Details
Sellier & Bellot was founded in the 1820s in what is now the Czech Republic and continues to be one of the top European ammo brands. Their current production uses all high quality components including non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.
Customer Reviews
Introduction:
The primary sentiment is highly positive, with most users commending this .40 S&W ammunition for its consistent reliability, affordability, and solid performance during range use and training. Ideal for shooters seeking budget-friendly bulk rounds for pistol practice, with very few reports of malfunctions.
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Detailed Analysis:
What Shooters Praise (The Pros)
The majority of reviewers report flawless cycling and feeding in various popular pistols, including Glock, Springfield XD, Ruger SR40, and S&W M&P 40, with many stating zero malfunctions even through thousands of rounds. Isolated negative feedback exists regarding jamming in specific pistols, and a small number mentioned one or two misfeeds, but issues appear rare overall.
Buyers consistently praise the ammo’s tight groupings, manageable recoil, and consistency in point of impact compared to premium defense loads. Some cite hard primers, though most state solid ignition performance after lubrication or in well-maintained pistols. Users generally consider the ammo clean, with only a couple of mixed opinions on dirtiness.
Frequently cited as a best-in-class value purchase—numerous buyers highlight low cost per round, fast delivery, and sales/coupons as key benefits. Many say they would buy again for both affordability and performance, feeling they receive strong value for bulk purchases.
What to Know (The Nuances)
- Brass-cased (reloadable), which appeals to handloaders.
- Most users note the ammunition is comparatively clean, though a few report needing to clean their pistols a bit sooner compared to premium brands.
- A couple of reviews mention hard primers but indicate reliable ignition after adjusting lubrication or using compatible pistols.
- Some mention distinctive red primer sealant as a unique feature.
- Negative experiences involving jams were limited to a very small subset of users and specific pistols.
- Non-corrosive and newly manufactured, not remanufactured rounds.
Conclusion
This .40 S&W ammunition is an outstanding choice for shooters prioritizing cost-efficient, reliable performance for training and practice. While a rare few users reported feeding issues in particular handguns, the overwhelming majority describe flawless operation and accuracy in a wide range of popular pistols. With reloadable brass casings and generally clean operation, it delivers great value for high-volume range sessions—making it an excellent option for budget-conscious shooters and frequent range visitors.
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I hate not being able to shoot whenever I want due to economical conditions, so when I can stock up I do. Gas price is crazy enough, but at least I know my ammunition will be available when I want to relax at the range. (Posted on 7/12/2011)
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