Win White Box vs. Fed ?? - The Firearms Forum

rocklinskier · 10-22-2009, 08:28 PM

Any opinions? For FMJ 9mm or 45 ACP.....

Almost same price, Winchester slightly more. Which do you prefer for accuracy, consistency, and reliability?

woolleyworm · 10-22-2009, 08:54 PM

Which size of Win white box? There are three different sized boxes, they are all made in different places; stay away from the small boxes, they're junk IMO.

Other than that, they're both comparable; take your pick or flip a coin. If you reload, I do have slight preference to the Win brass.

rocklinskier · 10-22-2009, 10:02 PM

Hmm, interesting, made in diff. factories/locations!! The stuff I've been seeing is at Walmart..it's the 100 count Winchester "target ammo" in 100 round value packs.

The Federal is in conventional 50 round boxes.

Not reloading YET, however, hopefully in the near future.

PPK 32 · 10-23-2009, 09:22 AM

Winchester, bought it fired it-9mm and .45 no complaints. I'd buy more if I could find it!! Have not fired Federal but never heard a bad thing about em. Buy what your gun likes, if it likes em both, your good to go!!

bntyhntr6975 · 10-23-2009, 12:45 PM

I like the Win white box, but you gotta watch it. Ive found (average of 1 or 2 per 100rnd box) several bad rounds mixed in. Bullets pushed way in or sticking way out, bullets that are sliced by the edge of the case, etc. Some of these defects could not be chambered, but some could. Its a shame that the quality control slipped to that extent. I should have contacted them about the defects, but instead I just set them aside as a reminder for me to pay attn when I re-load.

woolleyworm · 10-23-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bntyhntr6975

I like the Win white box, but you gotta watch it. Ive found (average of 1 or 2 per 100rnd box) several bad rounds mixed in. Bullets pushed way in or sticking way out, bullets that are sliced by the edge of the case, etc. Some of these defects could not be chambered, but some could. Its a shame that the quality control slipped to that extent. I should have contacted them about the defects, but instead I just set them aside as a reminder for me to pay attn when I re-load.

What size of white box? and where was it made? If i ever find any quality issues, I ALWAYS get ahold of the manuf when it comes to ammo problems.

JLA · 10-24-2009, 09:24 PM

Both will be functionally the same, accuracy depends on your guns preferences. buy both and keep buying the one that shoots most accurately...

Kieran McCaig · 10-24-2009, 11:13 PM

I'll be coming State side soon what price is Average for white box 100 count I'm paying 18 for 50 right now.

JLA · 10-25-2009, 11:39 AM

18 for 50 is a tad on the high side by walmart prices. Wally world sells em for 15 and change depending on tax rate (8.25% in burleson, and 7.75% in cleburne) 18 aint bad though, I have seen em go for 20 + for 50 at the shop. it got ridiculous during the height of the shortage...

wingspar · 10-25-2009, 12:40 PM

Well, not a ton of experience with 9mm, but Winchester WB is all I’ve ever used in my Marlin Camp 9, a 9mm carbine for those that don’t know. Bought the gun in the early to mid 1980's, and Winchester WB was all I ever used. It was available, and cheap. I probably didn’t put more than 3 or 4 boxes of ammo thru it before the gun went into the closet till last year. I recently ran out of ammo before I became aware of the ammo shortage, and have had to order online. Nothing around here. I ordered all Winchester WB. I never had any problems with it. The gun goes bang every time I pull the trigger. I see no reason to not buy Winchester WB ammo. I’ll be adding a Glock 17 or 19 soon, and plan on shooting white box ammo thru it most of the time. I found some in a gun store well north of here a month ago for $20. Works out to $0.30 each, or $5.10 every time you empty a 17 round clip.

dark_falcon27 · 10-25-2009, 01:48 PM

I really like American Eagle rounds by Federal for sue at the range. Never had any issues with them. I have had FTF and FTE with WWB.

RustyFN · 10-25-2009, 04:58 PM

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Which do you prefer for accuracy,

None. Check out this link for a WWB accuracy test.
http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7313

johnlives4christ · 10-25-2009, 06:33 PM

i've shot a bunch of winchester in 9 and 45 and never had a problem, never checked for accuracy, just pulled the trigger. i've shot some federal in 40, had 1 bad round out of close to a thousand, the head was too thick and wouldnt slip under my extractor on my smith 4006, however it did load in my glock 22, but i did not fire it

10-22-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
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10-22-2009, 08:54 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? Which size of Win white box? There are three different sized boxes, they are all made in different places; stay away from the small boxes, they're junk IMO. Other than that, they're both comparable; take your pick or flip a coin. If you reload, I do have slight preference to the Win brass. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-22-2009, 10:02 PM	#3
rocklinskier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 295	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? Hmm, interesting, made in diff. factories/locations!! The stuff I've been seeing is at Walmart..it's the 100 count Winchester "target ammo" in 100 round value packs. The Federal is in conventional 50 round boxes. Not reloading YET, however, hopefully in the near future.

10-23-2009, 09:22 AM	#4
PPK 32 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Frickin, Illinois Posts: 1,170	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? Winchester, bought it fired it-9mm and .45 no complaints. I'd buy more if I could find it!! Have not fired Federal but never heard a bad thing about em. Buy what your gun likes, if it likes em both, your good to go!! __________________ -Every road leads to a town, every town has a tavern, therefore you are never really lost. -If you are gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough. Jim Parrish

10-23-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
bntyhntr6975 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 296	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? I like the Win white box, but you gotta watch it. Ive found (average of 1 or 2 per 100rnd box) several bad rounds mixed in. Bullets pushed way in or sticking way out, bullets that are sliced by the edge of the case, etc. Some of these defects could not be chambered, but some could. Its a shame that the quality control slipped to that extent. I should have contacted them about the defects, but instead I just set them aside as a reminder for me to pay attn when I re-load.

10-24-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? Both will be functionally the same, accuracy depends on your guns preferences. buy both and keep buying the one that shoots most accurately... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-24-2009, 11:13 PM	#8
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? I'll be coming State side soon what price is Average for white box 100 count I'm paying 18 for 50 right now. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

10-25-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? 18 for 50 is a tad on the high side by walmart prices. Wally world sells em for 15 and change depending on tax rate (8.25% in burleson, and 7.75% in cleburne) 18 aint bad though, I have seen em go for 20 + for 50 at the shop. it got ridiculous during the height of the shortage... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-25-2009, 12:40 PM	#10
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? Well, not a ton of experience with 9mm, but Winchester WB is all I’ve ever used in my Marlin Camp 9, a 9mm carbine for those that don’t know. Bought the gun in the early to mid 1980's, and Winchester WB was all I ever used. It was available, and cheap. I probably didn’t put more than 3 or 4 boxes of ammo thru it before the gun went into the closet till last year. I recently ran out of ammo before I became aware of the ammo shortage, and have had to order online. Nothing around here. I ordered all Winchester WB. I never had any problems with it. The gun goes bang every time I pull the trigger. I see no reason to not buy Winchester WB ammo. I’ll be adding a Glock 17 or 19 soon, and plan on shooting white box ammo thru it most of the time. I found some in a gun store well north of here a month ago for $20. Works out to $0.30 each, or $5.10 every time you empty a 17 round clip. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food

10-25-2009, 01:48 PM	#11
dark_falcon27 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auburn, Al Posts: 90	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? I really like American Eagle rounds by Federal for sue at the range. Never had any issues with them. I have had FTF and FTE with WWB. __________________ "He who stays on the defensive does not make war, he endures it" "...Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle" Psalm 144:1

10-25-2009, 06:33 PM	#13
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Win White Box vs. Fed ?? i've shot a bunch of winchester in 9 and 45 and never had a problem, never checked for accuracy, just pulled the trigger. i've shot some federal in 40, had 1 bad round out of close to a thousand, the head was too thick and wouldnt slip under my extractor on my smith 4006, however it did load in my glock 22, but i did not fire it