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FatMatt1981 · 02-16-2005, 08:37 AM

I was curious as to what everyone thought of the performance on Blazer and WWB ammo. The price is around the same at the local Wally World, and have been considering buyin cases of one of the two.
Your input will be greatly welcomed

97cr250 · 02-16-2005, 08:43 AM

I personally like the Blazer more but you have to check to make sure your range will allow it. A lot of them won't because of the shell casings (obviously I'm refering to the aluminum casings not the brass version)

mcb · 02-16-2005, 08:52 AM

Just curions, what is the reason behind a range not allowing the aluminum cases? Is is simply they don't want to sort it out of the brass or is there other problems?

I have shoot some of the Blazer Brass in my XD-40 and it works really well and I love the Blazer (Al) for my Ruger Blackhawk. For the price I have yet to find a more accurate 357 Mag load.

mcb

FatMatt1981 · 02-16-2005, 09:05 AM

i have the luxury of living down the road for a very nice public shootin range provided by the DNR...the recently redid everything
its nice to see tax dollars goin to good use around here

the only ammo they frown on is incendiary rounds...for fear of startin brush fires
i'll post pics one of these days

paper tiger · 02-16-2005, 09:09 AM

I find Blazer Brass shoots a lot more accurately than the WWB. Yesterday I bought up every box Mal-Wart had.

CCI makes really good stuff in .22 as well.

Brickboy240 · 02-16-2005, 09:10 AM

There is a range near me, that has a "no Blazer" policy, but it has nothing to do with sorting brass cases.

They have a board with two pistols mounted on it, that have blown up, from the owners using Blazer alloy cased ammo. One Pistol is a Smith J-frame 38 revolver and the other is a Glock 19. The blown Blazer cases of each are on display as well. Not exactly crappy guns.

The gunsmith there claims that the Blazer cases ruptured in these two guns on their range and this is why they do not allow the use of Blazer alloy cased ammo. They claim the alloy cases can be weaker than brass. They DO allow Blazer Brass ammo, though.

The gunsmith is one with about 20 years expereince and he encourages everyone to stay away from the alloy cased Blazer ammo, period.

I, for one, am heeding his advice. I stick to Winchester White Box in my 40 and 45s and 9x19s. It seems to be good accurate practice foder and why take the chances for another dollar or so a box? Surely your vision and pistol are worth more than a dollar or so extra...right?

-Brickboy240

97cr250 · 02-16-2005, 09:14 AM

Quote:

The gunsmith there claims that the Blazer cases ruptured in these two guns on their range and this is why they do not allow the use of Blazer alloy cased ammo. They claim the alloy cases can be weaker than brass.

Hmm, I'd never heard of that.. could these have been attempted reloads on the aluminum casings?

Quote:

Is is simply they don't want to sort it out of the brass or is there other problems?

From my experience, its just some places don't want the hassle of sorting out the brass

FatMatt1981 · 02-16-2005, 09:18 AM

i was more wondering about the newer brass version of the Blazer
I haven't shot any from my XD yet, but used to swear by CCI Stingers, or mini-Mags when using my .22 for rabbits etc.
super clean and high powered.....

Brickboy240 · 02-16-2005, 09:58 AM

Blazer Brass is very accurate out of my XD-40. I love it.

Its availability is a problem. Sometimes my stores have lots, other times all they have is WWB.

-Brickboy240

cekxd40 · 02-16-2005, 10:12 AM

blazer brass not blazer at wally world...i get the blazer brass

02-16-2005, 08:37 AM	#1
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	Blazer vs. WWB I was curious as to what everyone thought of the performance on Blazer and WWB ammo. The price is around the same at the local Wally World, and have been considering buyin cases of one of the two. Your input will be greatly welcomed __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

02-16-2005, 08:43 AM	#2
97cr250 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 150	I personally like the Blazer more but you have to check to make sure your range will allow it. A lot of them won't because of the shell casings (obviously I'm refering to the aluminum casings not the brass version) __________________ XD40 Service model Para-Ordinance p12-45 Beretta 92FS I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof. (Rodney Dangerfield)

02-16-2005, 08:52 AM	#3
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,050	Just curions, what is the reason behind a range not allowing the aluminum cases? Is is simply they don't want to sort it out of the brass or is there other problems? I have shoot some of the Blazer Brass in my XD-40 and it works really well and I love the Blazer (Al) for my Ruger Blackhawk. For the price I have yet to find a more accurate 357 Mag load. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

02-16-2005, 09:05 AM	#4
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	i have the luxury of living down the road for a very nice public shootin range provided by the DNR...the recently redid everything its nice to see tax dollars goin to good use around here the only ammo they frown on is incendiary rounds...for fear of startin brush fires i'll post pics one of these days __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

02-16-2005, 09:10 AM	#6
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	There is a range near me, that has a "no Blazer" policy, but it has nothing to do with sorting brass cases. They have a board with two pistols mounted on it, that have blown up, from the owners using Blazer alloy cased ammo. One Pistol is a Smith J-frame 38 revolver and the other is a Glock 19. The blown Blazer cases of each are on display as well. Not exactly crappy guns. The gunsmith there claims that the Blazer cases ruptured in these two guns on their range and this is why they do not allow the use of Blazer alloy cased ammo. They claim the alloy cases can be weaker than brass. They DO allow Blazer Brass ammo, though. The gunsmith is one with about 20 years expereince and he encourages everyone to stay away from the alloy cased Blazer ammo, period. I, for one, am heeding his advice. I stick to Winchester White Box in my 40 and 45s and 9x19s. It seems to be good accurate practice foder and why take the chances for another dollar or so a box? Surely your vision and pistol are worth more than a dollar or so extra...right? -Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

02-16-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
paper tiger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 109	I find Blazer Brass shoots a lot more accurately than the WWB. Yesterday I bought up every box Mal-Wart had. CCI makes really good stuff in .22 as well.

02-16-2005, 09:18 AM	#8
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	i was more wondering about the newer brass version of the Blazer I haven't shot any from my XD yet, but used to swear by CCI Stingers, or mini-Mags when using my .22 for rabbits etc. super clean and high powered..... __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

02-16-2005, 09:58 AM	#9
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,198	Blazer Brass is very accurate out of my XD-40. I love it. Its availability is a problem. Sometimes my stores have lots, other times all they have is WWB. -Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

02-16-2005, 10:12 AM	#10
cekxd40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 324	blazer brass not blazer at wally world...i get the blazer brass __________________ \"All men have fear. The brave ones lay it down and go forward. Some unto death, but all to VICTORY\" - The Kings Guard of Ancient Greece Springfield XD-40 4\" service Springfield 1911-A1 G.I. 45

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