Ultramax....Anyone Use It?

[Wagswook]

Hey group,

As the prices of ammo increases, I am always looking for ways to still enjoy shooting without thinking about what it costs me per round...

So I happened to look through the Dicks Sporting Goods ad this week and noticed that they had Ultramax bulk packs on sale for $39.99 (.45 ACP = 150 rds). At this price it comes to $.26/rnd oops there I go again worrying about what it costs per round..

My question is this, have any of you used this stuff before? My understanding is that it's re-manufactured ammo (i.e. reloaded). Has anyone had any issues with it? Is there any reason I shouldn't jump on it?

Thanks

 

[slow1911s]

I haven't shot a lot of it, but what I did shoot seemed to run and shoot just fine. I know of a few national level 3-gunners who use nothing but Ultramax.

 

[snorko]

I have shot the 62 grain remanufactured Ultramax .223 and it grouped scary well.

 

[Disposable Heart]

The rifle stuff has had a history of hit and miss (as per Arfcommers). I have fired some of the 55gr FMJ stuff once, as mentioned before, scary accurate. I pulled a bunch and weighed the powder, pretty uniform. I would suggest, nowadays, that folks invest in a good scale and weigh em to keep from getting a double load (as others have found). The stuff I had was a holdover from almost a decade ago (my father's ammo for a bolt action Savage handgun that I wish I could slap him for selling!!), so I cannot say much on the new stuff.

As for their handgun ammo, decent, sort of hot. The lead stuff is VERY soft, therefore, leads terribly. We used to have folks come out to Eagle Creek with a bulk pack of lead Ultramax under one arm, a Glock in the other. Recipe for disaster. If you dont mind the mess, plus have a conventional rifled barrel, it isnt too bad (not consistent though). The FMJ stuff isnt terrible, but the last box I bought (about 3 years ago), I could feel the inconsistency in each round fired. But it could have been a bad lot.

 

[melensdad]

I've used it in a couple of calibers. Its great for practice ammo and often at a bargain price.

 

[TRLREDY]

I've only shot the .223 and have no complaints thus far. I'd recommend it.

 

["ThatGuy"]

like stated above, it is scary accurate. Groups extremely well and had no problems out of the rounds that i fired

 

[BloodEclipse]

I have shot the 62 grain remanufactured Ultramax .223 and it grouped scary well.

Ditto!
I shot about 500 rounds without a problem.

 

[Crystalship1]

Never used any (yet), but FWIW : Ultramax Ammunition: Quality Assurance

 

[emclean]

i use it in .223 and .38 sp, havent had any problems with it yet.

 

[VUPDblue]

I shoot it sometimes, its fine but dirty.

 

[Wagswook]

Let me be a little more clear... It seems as though the stuff that Dicks Sporting Goods is selling (at least the .45) is RNL (Round Nose Lead).

Have any of you shot this? I will be cleaning the gun after each shooting session anyway, so is there any other adverse effects on the gun or the shooter when shooting RNL?

Thanks again for the help

 

[Crystalship1]

Let me be a little more clear... It seems as though the stuff that Dicks Sporting Goods is selling (at least the .45) is RNL (Round Nose Lead).

Have any of you shot this? I will be cleaning the gun after each shooting session anyway, so is there any other adverse effects on the gun or the shooter when shooting RNL?

Thanks again for the help

I'll just add.... Don't shoot RNL in a Glock!!! ........ "Boom"!!!

 

[Wagswook]

I'll just add.... Don't shoot RNL in a Glock!!! ........ "Boom"!!!

This isn't a glock it's a Taurus 1911 SS... Any other thoughts?

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

This isn't a glock it's a Taurus 1911 SS... Any other thoughts?

Unless your gun has polygonal rifling it's fine.

 

[Tinman]

Didn't we hash this out a few months back:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_ammunition/6522-ultramax_ammo.html

search is your friend.....

 

[Crystalship1]

Didn't we hash this out a few months back:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_ammunition/6522-ultramax_ammo.html

search is your friend.....

Meh... Could be worse. We could start another Glock vs XD thread, if you'd prefer!!!

 

[4sarge]

I personally do not care for RNL in any of my firearms but that is a personal preference. Many years ago lead wad cutters and RNL was the standard and I spent many an hour scrubbing lead from the barrel

 

[sjstill]

I've only used Ultramax in 10mm and 38 Spl. Inconsistent would be the nicest thing I could say about it. Dirty, both powder and bullets.

The only reason I would contemplate buying it now would be to get the brass. And there are much better sources of brass.

IMO, if you have the time and space, roll your own. Last night, I knocked out 200 9mm, 100 45ACP and 24 .357's in a little over 2 hours. Ran another 100 45's and 176 357's tonight in a bit over an hour.

 

[Marc]

ive shot ultramax once when i had my remmy 700 sps varmint and it didnt like it at all, but when i shot it through my ar15 it loved it. it all depends on the gun you are using. different guns like different ammo