Federal 45 ACP at Walmart

[Kingpin]

Just got a box of Federal .45ACP ammo which has the small pistol primer and that was the reason I wanted those,I have a bunch of small pistol primers low on large pistol.My question is I notice the bullet itself has a lot of small dents and dings is this normal on these cheaper federals? Kind of laughed when I saw them never seen 230 gr fmj bullets dinged up like that. cost was 16.97 for 50 seemed sheap enough for plinking..

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I found a box of those as well. I also noticed that several of the bullets were seated too deeply. I took them back and got my money back and asked them to send them back and not sell them as I feared they were not safe. I called Federal and had to leave a message. They finnaly called me back 3 days later but at that time it was a moot point as I already had my money back. Interesting enough, they left me a message and I tried for 2 days to call the person bakc and always got a recording that their phone system was not working Probably over loaded with complaint calls.

 

[Kingpin]

Havent checked the oal might have to do that as well . Sounds like there is a reason they are the cheapest on the self.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I've fired them without issue (the 100 round Valu-Pak) but I'll be sure to do some spot checking of O.A.L. next time. Good catch!

 

[Kingpin]

I checked the 50 I got today OAL range was 1.263 to 1.265 so no problem with this box but I will watch if I buy anymore

 

[adam]

I've fired them without issue (the 100 round Valu-Pak)

Same here, I like them better than the Winchester white boxes for sure.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

The bullets look rougher because the Champion line is plated, not true FMJ. I've seen reports of OAL variation or improper crimp applied allowing deep seating. I probably wouldn't return a box of them over one or two deep seated rounds.

 

[gloxrok]

shoot em all the time, no issues. my only issue is paying 17 bucks for cheapie ammo.

 

[derrickgoins]

I've probably shot 500 rounds of Federal Champion through my 1911 and haven't had any issue at all - but I'll definitely be checking those boxes a little more closely.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Federal Champion I assume. I have shot thousands of those rounds, and have had 0 issues.

 

[edsinger]

I have had zero issues with them, same with the 9mm

 

[THE SENTINEL]

Federal had a recall last year on this stuff google federal walmart ammo
this will give you the lot numbers that are bad.the recall was for wrong powder