Remington ammo

[longnkrnch]

Anyone tried the Remington 450 ammo? How accurate is it, and how does the brass compare to the Hornady for reloading?

[kottke_35]

There has been some inconsistencies with the Remington ammo in the past. Several have recorded their observations on the forum. A main point was the crimp not being consistent. Can't speak to the brass issue.

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[Hoot]

http://www.450bushmaster.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5039

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[commander faschisto]

Just saw some Remmy 450b 260gr green-tips in stock at local Academy Sports (imagine my surprise!)...looks like they may have actually listened to someone about the crappy QA they did on their previous runs. This run has a very clear and consistent taper on the case mouths; I checked several boxes. Didn't see any weirdness like last time. This should be a vast improvement on the original runs as far as consistent velocity and accuracy are concerned. Bought one box to see how it does...will advise.

[Hoot]

Just saw some Remmy 450b 260gr green-tips in stock at local Academy Sports (imagine my surprise!)...looks like they may have actually listened to someone about the crappy QA they did on their previous runs. This run has a very clear and consistent taper on the case mouths; I checked several boxes. Didn't see any weirdness like last time. This should be a vast improvement on the original runs as far as consistent velocity and accuracy are concerned. Bought one box to see how it does...will advise.

I forget who, perhaps you CF, that followed up my original post with that revelation either earlier this year or even last year.
Everyone deserves a second chance. Personally, those tips look like they should have come in a Cracker Jacks box, but to each his own. Guess they had to get something green in there.

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[commander faschisto]

These boolits are actually from their 50 cal black powder sabot rounds, which started life with the vented green plastic tips (something to do with aerodynamics, which escapes me now...).

I forgot to mention in the previous post that this new run from Remmy has a pretty good snuggie at the crimp...the one's I've measured (one box) at the case mouth are all right at .470", which is pretty tight, I think....

From what I understand, Big Green is only doing a "seasonal" run of 450b every year, so if you see 'em, you better buy 'em, because they won't be back until next Fall...