Georgia Arms Ammo

slipnby · September 14th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Last spring I ordered 100 rounds of .45ACP from Georgia Arms, they were back ordered, and I forgot about it. Last week the order arrived in a box. In the box were 2 plastic bags of loose .45ACP. The bullets are marked from Winchester, Speer, CCI, I, PMR, etc. They look ok. I think they are reloaded at a factory.

I expected factory fresh ammo... not plastic bags of bullets. Are these safe? Has anyone used Georgia Arms reloaded ammunition, and if so are there issues?

tmizzi · September 14th, 2009, 05:56 PM

I am pretty sure ALL Georgia Arms ammo is reloaded. Check out their "About Us" page on their website here: About Us.

I have never used thier stuff but hear mostly favorable comments from those who have.

hogdaddy · September 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM

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Majorlk · September 14th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slipnby

I expected factory fresh ammo... not plastic bags of bullets. Are these safe? Has anyone used Georgia Arms reloaded ammunition, and if so are there issues?

I take it you didn't read the "about us" details on their web site. :)

"All Georgia Arms ammunition is loaded using the finest American made components on the most precise equipment available. It is double cleaned and must withstand 18 quality control inspections before acceptance, and made available to the public. All lots are test fired to ensure safety and reliability. While we strive to offer shooters affordable ammo, we refuse to sacrifice our quality for price. This is the same ammo used by some of the top amateur and professional shooters at many major matches. Our consistent quality keeps our shooters in the winner's circle and our customers coming back for more."

There are many commercial re-loaders and Georgia Arms is supposed to be one of the best ones, although I don't know that from personal experience.

Their cheapest range ammo is somewhat dirty, I have read.

In case you didn't know, the only part of a reloaded cartridge that isn't "factory new" is the case.

Angry Bill · September 14th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Early this year, I ordered "Winchester factory loaded" for my 40S&W. I too was a little dismayed to see the plastic baggies. I sold some to a friend who shot his pistol at his ranch. He reported a "flubber" or a round that didn't make it to the target. He produced an intact FMJ bullet which he said he pulled out of the dirt. I will never again order from Georgia Arms.

dam294 · September 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM

I use Georgia Arms ammo and have for about 12 years. I mostly use their FMJ ammo for target practice but wouldn't hesitate to use any of their ammo. I've fired their .38Spcl, .40 S&W, 9mm and .45 ACP. I've never had any quality issues with their ammo.

Your ammo is safe!

slipnby · September 14th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the insights. Last spring I was looking everywhere for .45ACP without success. Not sure what caused me to look at Georgia Arms...could have been this site. Just don't recall much about the transaction.

AutoFan · September 16th, 2009, 02:44 AM

I've used their rifle rounds with no problems and a fellow shooter has used their 45ACP with no problems. I would trust them above some of the "factory fresh" ammo manufacturers out there.

sigs · September 17th, 2009, 07:15 PM

I always stop at their booth at the gun show and pick up something. Have shot several hundred rounds of 9mm FMJ, 4 different varieties of .357 all with zero problems. I trust them so far.

MgoBlue · September 17th, 2009, 08:24 PM

I use their 9mm and .45ACP FMJ ammo for the range with no problems.

To those who think GA ammo is only reloaded ammo, you are not quite correct. GA sells BOTH newly loaded and once-reloaded ammo. To get their new ammo, look for the word "New" in their description of the ammo. The once-reloaded ammo simply does not have that word in its description.

No on to cleaning my newest addition: a Sig P220 Carry. Later!

September 14th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#1
slipnby New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Front Royal Posts: 9	Georgia Arms Ammo Last spring I ordered 100 rounds of .45ACP from Georgia Arms, they were back ordered, and I forgot about it. Last week the order arrived in a box. In the box were 2 plastic bags of loose .45ACP. The bullets are marked from Winchester, Speer, CCI, I, PMR, etc. They look ok. I think they are reloaded at a factory. I expected factory fresh ammo... not plastic bags of bullets. Are these safe? Has anyone used Georgia Arms reloaded ammunition, and if so are there issues? __________________ Glocks 19 & 26 in 9mm Sig C3 in .45 ACP Beretta M9 Mossberg 500A 12 gage Benelli Montefeltrow 20 gage NRA Member

September 14th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#2
tmizzi Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 138	I am pretty sure ALL Georgia Arms ammo is reloaded. Check out their "About Us" page on their website here: About Us. I have never used thier stuff but hear mostly favorable comments from those who have. __________________ To all you current and former military ... thank you for your service! Let no one forget that the sacrifices you have made allow us the freedoms we enjoy.

September 14th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#3
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September 14th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#5
Angry Bill Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 56	Early this year, I ordered "Winchester factory loaded" for my 40S&W. I too was a little dismayed to see the plastic baggies. I sold some to a friend who shot his pistol at his ranch. He reported a "flubber" or a round that didn't make it to the target. He produced an intact FMJ bullet which he said he pulled out of the dirt. I will never again order from Georgia Arms. __________________ Whitestone Castle Armory, Austin TX

September 14th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#7
slipnby New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Front Royal Posts: 9	GA Ammo Thanks for the insights. Last spring I was looking everywhere for .45ACP without success. Not sure what caused me to look at Georgia Arms...could have been this site. Just don't recall much about the transaction. __________________ Glocks 19 & 26 in 9mm Sig C3 in .45 ACP Beretta M9 Mossberg 500A 12 gage Benelli Montefeltrow 20 gage NRA Member

September 14th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#6
dam294 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Georgia Posts: 86	I use Georgia Arms ammo and have for about 12 years. I mostly use their FMJ ammo for target practice but wouldn't hesitate to use any of their ammo. I've fired their .38Spcl, .40 S&W, 9mm and .45 ACP. I've never had any quality issues with their ammo. Your ammo is safe!

September 16th, 2009, 02:44 AM	#8
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,143	I've used their rifle rounds with no problems and a fellow shooter has used their 45ACP with no problems. I would trust them above some of the "factory fresh" ammo manufacturers out there.

September 17th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#9
sigs Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sanford, Fl Posts: 15	I always stop at their booth at the gun show and pick up something. Have shot several hundred rounds of 9mm FMJ, 4 different varieties of .357 all with zero problems. I trust them so far.

September 17th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#10
MgoBlue Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 90	I use their 9mm and .45ACP FMJ ammo for the range with no problems. To those who think GA ammo is only reloaded ammo, you are not quite correct. GA sells BOTH newly loaded and once-reloaded ammo. To get their new ammo, look for the word "New" in their description of the ammo. The once-reloaded ammo simply does not have that word in its description. No on to cleaning my newest addition: a Sig P220 Carry. Later!

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