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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 5000 Rounds of 40 Grain LRN Ammunition
19 In stock now
$194.99 Price- 5000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 5000 Rounds
- 3.9¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- LRN Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 140 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU WW22LR
- UPC 00020892100589
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 5550 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
35 In stock now
$220.00 Price- 5550 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 5550 Rounds
- 4¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU 22LR555HP
- UPC 020892102484
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Winchester Xpert 22 LR Ammo - 5000 Rounds of 36 Grain LHP Ammunition
5 In stock now
$200.00 Price- 5000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 5000 Rounds
- 4¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- LHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU XPERT22
- UPC 50020892101277
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Winchester USA Game & Target 22 LR Ammo - 5000 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
18 In stock now
$200.00 Price- 5000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 5000 Rounds
- 4¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU USA22LR500
- UPC 00020892103962
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 3330 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
14 In stock now
$139.99 Price- 3330 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 3330 Rounds
- 4.2¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU 22LR333HP
- UPC 00020892102224
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain LRN Ammunition
15 In stock now
$21.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 4.2¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- LRN Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 140 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU WW22LR
- UPC 020892100060
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Winchester USA Game & Target 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
15 In stock now
$23.49 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 4.7¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA22LR500
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 5250 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
8 In stock now
$249.99 Price- 5250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 5250 Rounds
- 4.8¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU 22LR525HP
- UPC 00020892102668
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 525 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
9 In stock now
$27.00 Price- 525 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 525 Rounds
- 5.1¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU 22LR525HP
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 333 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
18 In stock now
$17.49 Price- 333 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 333 Rounds
- 5.3¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU 22LR333HP
- UPC 020892102217
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 222 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
9 In stock now
$11.99 Price- 222 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 222 Rounds
- 5.4¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 131 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU 22LR222HP
- UPC 020892103467
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 37 Grain CPHP Ammunition
14 In stock now
$30.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 6¢ Cost Per Round
- 37 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 135 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU X22LRH
- UPC 020892100152
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Winchester M-22 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain CPRN Ammunition
17 In stock now
$31.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 6.2¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- CPRN Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU S22LRT
- UPC 020892102750
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Winchester Subsonic 22 LR Ammo - 800 Rounds of 45 Grain Copper Plated Round Nose Ammunition
24 In stock now
$49.99 Price- 800 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 800 Rounds
- 6.2¢ to 6.3¢ Cost Per Round
- 45 Grain
- Copper Plated Round Nose Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1090 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU S22LRTSU8
- UPC 020892103665
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 235 Rounds of 36 Grain CPHP Ammunition
49 In stock now
$15.00 Price- 235 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 235 Rounds
- 6.4¢ Cost Per Round
- 36 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU USA235LRH
- UPC 020892102637
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Winchester Super-X 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 40 Grain Copper Plated Round Nose Ammunition
12 In stock now
$32.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 6.4¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- Copper Plated Round Nose Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU X22LR
- UPC 020892100145
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Winchester Super-X 22 LR Ammo - 100 Rounds of 40 Grain Power Point Ammunition
12 In stock now
$7.99 Price- 100 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 100 Rounds
- 8¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- PP Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1280 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 145 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU X22LRPP1
- UPC 020892101944
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Winchester M-22 Subsonic 22 LR Ammo - 100 Rounds of 45 Grain Round Nose Ammunition
18 In stock now
$9.50 Price- 100 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 100 Rounds
- 9.5¢ Cost Per Round
- 45 Grain
- Round Nose Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1090 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 101 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU S22LRTSUP
- UPC 020892103634
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Winchester Super-X 22 LR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain LRN Ammunition
86 In stock now
$4.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 10¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- LRN Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 140 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU X22LR
- UPC 020892100138
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Winchester Super-X 22 LR Ammo - 100 Rounds of 40 Grain CPHP Ammunition
14 In stock now
$9.99 Price- 100 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 100 Rounds
- 10¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- CPHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1435 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU XHV22LR
- UPC 020892102156
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Winchester 22 Short Ammo - 50 Rounds of 29 Grain LRN Ammunition
85 In stock now
$5.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 10¢ Cost Per Round
- 29 Grain
- LRN Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- Winchester SKU X22S
- UPC 020892100114
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Winchester 22 LR Ammo - 500 Rounds of 42 Grain HP Ammunition
12 In stock now
$49.99 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 10¢ Cost Per Round
- 42 Grain
- HP Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Rimfire Primer
- 1320 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU PP22LRH42U
- UPC 020892103375
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Winchester USA Forged 9mm Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
17 In stock now
$169.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 1000 Rounds
- 17¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- Discount Steel
- New Condition
- Steel Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU WIN9SK
- UPC 00020892225268
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Winchester USA Target Pack 9mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
16 In stock now
$94.99 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 19¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA4172
- UPC 00020892221901
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
12 In stock now
$199.99 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 1000 Rounds
- 20¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA9MMVP
- UPC 020892212985
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
15 In stock now
$200.00 Price- 1000 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 1000 Rounds
- 20¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA9W
- UPC 00020892221826
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Winchester Service Grade 9mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
18 In stock now
$99.99 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 20¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU SG9W
- UPC 020892225206
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 124 Grain FMJ Ammunition
17 In stock now
$105.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 21¢ Cost Per Round
- 124 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1140 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 358 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU Q4318
- UPC 50020892212218
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 500 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
1 In stock now
$110.00 Price- 500 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 500 Rounds
- 22¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU Q4172
- UPC 40020892201987
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Winchester USA Target Pack 9mm Ammo - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
89 In stock now
$11.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 24¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA4172
- UPC 020892221895
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 200 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
16 In stock now
$47.99 Price- 200 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 200 Rounds
- 24¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU USA9W
- UPC 020892221819
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Winchester 17 HMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 15.5 Grain Polymer Tipped Ammunition
96 In stock now
$12.50 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 25¢ Cost Per Round
- 15.5 Grain
- Polymer Tipped Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 2550 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU S17HMR1LF
- UPC 020892102781
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Winchester Super-Target 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
12 In stock now
$62.99 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 250 Rounds
- 25.2¢ Cost Per Round
- 1-1/8 oz.
- #7-1/2 Shot Bullet
- Discount Shot
- New Condition
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 1145 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU TRGT127
- UPC 020892016248
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Winchester 20 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 7/8 oz. #8 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
17 In stock now
$63.99 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 250 Rounds
- 25.6¢ Cost Per Round
- 7/8 oz.
- #8 Shot Bullet
- Discount Shot
- New Condition
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 1200 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU TRGT208
- UPC 20892004863
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Winchester 22 WMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain FMJ Ammunition
7 In stock now
$12.90 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 25.8¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1910 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU X22M
- UPC 020892100732
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Winchester 22 WMR Ammo - 50 Rounds of 40 Grain JHP Ammunition
80 In stock now
$12.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 26¢ Cost Per Round
- 40 Grain
- JHP Bullet
- Discount Rimfire
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Rimfire Primer
- 1910 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU X22MH
- UPC 020892100718
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Winchester Service Grade 9mm Ammo - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ Ammunition
83 In stock now
$12.99 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 26¢ Cost Per Round
- 115 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1190 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 362 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU SG9W
- UPC 020892225190
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Winchester 9mm Ammo - 50 Rounds of 124 Grain FMJ Ammunition
89 In stock now
$13.00 Price- 50 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 50 Rounds
- 26¢ Cost Per Round
- 124 Grain
- FMJ Bullet
- American-made Discount Range
- New Condition
- Brass Casing
- Boxer Primer
- 1140 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- 358 ft lbs Muzzle Energy
- Winchester SKU Q4318
- UPC 020892212213
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #7-1/2 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
12 In stock now
$65.00 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 250 Rounds
- 26¢ Cost Per Round
- 1-1/8 oz.
- #7-1/2 Shot Bullet
- Discount Shot
- New Condition
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 1200 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU TRGT12M7
- UPC 020892016200
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Winchester 12 ga Ammo - 250 Rounds of 1-1/8 oz. #4 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
3 In stock now
$64.99 Price- 250 Rounds
- Made by Winchester
- Made by Winchester
- 250 Rounds
- 26¢ Cost Per Round
- 1-1/8 oz.
- #4 Shot Bullet
- Heavy Game
- New Condition
- 2-3/4" Shell Length
- 1255 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Winchester SKU XU12H4
- UPC 50020892013150
Winchester Ammo For Sale
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Winchester Repeating Arms is possibly one of the most widely recognized names in the world of firearms. Throughout its history, Winchester has ridden a roller coaster of wild success and near misses. The company is famous for its lever action rifles, bolt action rifles, and shotguns, and is nearly synonymous with the Wild West. They made excellent firearms that saw action in both World Wars, but they struggled in the years between and after.
Winchester Ammo Sales
Winchester emerged from the failure of a lever action rifle called the Volition, an offering available from the partnership of Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson (yes, that Smith and Wesson), which resulted in an improved lever action rifle designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry (yes, that Henry). Smith and Wesson incorporated as the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company to sell their improved lever action rifle. The Volcanic rifle had limited success, so in 1860, they released an improved version known as the Henry rifle and reorganized the company under a new name – New Haven Arms.
The Henry rifle came to be regarded highly during the Civil War, and the rifle's popularity boosted the reputation of New Haven Arms. Benjamin Henry was upset about how little money he felt he had been paid for the rifle that bore his name, and the resulting spat with New Haven Arms was handled when the company’s chief stockholder, Oliver Winchester, intervened and reorganized as the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. During the American Civil War, the Confederate Army troops referred to the Henry rifle as "that damned Yankee rifle that they load on Sunday and shoot all week!"
Winchester Rounds and Winchester Rifles
Winchester modified and improved, yet again, the Henry rifle, and forever changed how the world viewed firearms. The lever-action Winchester rifle is almost synonymous with the Winchester name. It is widely known as “the gun that won the West.” In fact, the Winchester rifle is not a single rifle, but is no less than nine different models:
- Model 1866: The original. This not only helped the federal war effort during the Civil War, but also helped the French war effort during the Franco-Prussian War and helped the Ottomans inflict heavy Russian casualties during the Siege of Plevna. It remained popular until its discontinuation in 1899.
- Model 1873: This is the “gun that won the West.” The original 1873 were chambered for .44-40 rounds, which were themselves an innovation as the first centerfire cartridge. The 1873 is also the famed “Forgotten Winchester.” A popular 1950 Western film starring Jimmy Stewart was named after the weapon.
- Model 1876: The 1876 was a celebration of America’s centennial. No less an American than Teddy Roosevelt swore by the ‘76. TR used the rifle during his early expeditions into the American West. The rifle was standard issue for Texas Rangers of the time.
- Model 1886: Introduced in 1886, this was the first Winchester rifle to make it to the 20th Century. It was used during the early years of World War I by the Royal Flying Corps.
- Model 1892: This rifle was introduced as a direct reaction to a similar Marlin product. Winchester was feeling pressure from competitors and needed to up its game. While developed after the winning of the West, this firearm is iconic in its own right as the rifle carried by the Duke in several of his pictures, including The Searchers. This is because Hollywood studios purchased this still-in-production rifle in bulk rather than expensive antique alternatives.
- Model 1894: Believe it or not, this was produced from 1894 until 2006, and then reintroduced in 2011, due to its popularity. This is one of the most popular hunting rifles of all time.
- Model 1895: TR was likewise a fan of this rifle, which he took on African safari with him. A number of national militaries, including the United States, the Russian Empire and even Nazi Germany (who issued the rifle to its Volkssturm national militia).
- Model 88: Introduced in 1955, 60 years after the last Winchester repeating lever rifle, this is the third most popular lever-action rifle Winchester ever sold. It was discontinued in 1973.
- Model 9422: While it didn’t lack for power or accuracy, the 9422 is a bit of a tamed beast. Introduced in 1972, it was primarily marketed toward parents of younger children as an introductory rifle.
Winchester was known for their lever-action rifles, but produced other famous firearms in the late 19th Century. The Model 1897 pump-action shotgun designed by John Moses Browning is a notable example. Browning worked with Winchester through WWI, during which he developed the Browning Automatic Rifle and the .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun. While they had achieved impressive production capacity during WWI, the accompanying Depression forced the Winchester company into receivership. The .32 Winchester Special was the only bright spot during this time.
Winchester’s specialty was innovation. They won the race for the first self-loading rifle with the Winchester Model 1903. The company worked hard to navigate around self-loading shotgun patents by Browning, including having patent lawyers work closely on the design.
WWII saw Winchester utilizing their high-productive capacity once again. The company regained some of the ground they lost in the years between the wars with M1 Garand and M1 Carbine rifles. And the .308 Winchester, released in the 1950s, became the company's most influential cartridge to date. In 1964, Winchester formed a new design group in order to take advantage of new technology in manufacturing. This date created a line of demarcation, and firearms came to be called “pre” and “post” 1964 models. “Pre-64” models are perceived as higher-quality firearms, and are valued much higher by collectors of Winchester rifles and shotguns.
Though Winchester sold many popular firearms – among them the well-known Model 94 lever action rifle, the Model 70 rifle, and the Model 12 pump shotgun – they were unable to keep pace with increasing labor costs. The company was sold to its employees in 1980, and incorporated as U.S. Repeating Arms. Winchester’s parent company, Olin, retains the rights to and still manufactures ammo under the Winchester name.
The historic New Haven plant finally shut its doors in 2006, and the building is now home to lofts, as are many of the erstwhile manufacturing centers of New England mill towns. The Olin Corporation, current owner of Winchester’s intellectual property, licensed old rivals Browning to make Winchester firearms in 2006. FN Herstal owns the U.S. Repeating Arms Company today. Several gun cleaning kits, knives and other goods are manufactured and sold under the Winchester trademark.
Winchester as such remains a significant force in the market for ammunition, with products that fit in practically every niche of the firearms industry. Their newest cutting-edge ammo includes the AccuBond CT and the PDX1 Defender. For shooters who like their traditional ammunition, the Super-X line is a popular choice.
Popular Winchester Ammunition
One reason for Winchester bulk ammunition sales is the variety as well as the quality. Some of the more popular Winchester rounds include:
- 32 special ammo: Winchester .32 special ammunition is the only Winchester ammunition marketed toward handloaders. It’s ideal for those hunting medium-sized game. It’s also known as “32 win special” ammo.
- 9x23 ammo: The 9x23mm Winchester ammo is Winchester’s ammunition designed specifically for sport competition. Unfortunately, it never really found a foothold in that world.
- 300 Winchester mag ammo: This is the large-game ammunition sold by Winchester. .300 Win mag ammo bulk purchases are common because it’s a highly powerful ammunition accurate at 1,000 yards.
The history of the Winchester company has cycled up and down many times. It's impossible to predict how the company will fare in the future, but their resiliency seems to suggest that Winchester will find a way to be a top manufacturer of ammo for many years to come.
FAQ
Where is Winchester ammo made?
Most Winchester ammunition is manufactured in Alton, Illinois, which is located just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. Some Winchester ammo is made in Oxford, Mississippi.
What is Winchester Service Grade ammunition?
Winchester Service Grade ammo is designed to provide military performance at an affordable price. Made for the high-volume shooter, this Winchester ammunition features full metal jacket bullets that are accurate and reliable for target practice. All new productions, Service Grade cartridges are non-corrosive and have reloadable brass cases. They’re available in various calibers, including handgun rounds like .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 Auto, as well as rifle cartridges like .30-06 and 5.56x45mm.
Who makes Winchester ammunition?
Winchester is owned by the Olin Corporation, an American manufacturer based in Clayton, Missouri. It is a global distributor of chemical products and one of the leading ammo manufacturers in the U.S.
What is the quality of Winchester ammo?
Winchester has different lines of ammunition that vary in quality. The economic Winchester lines tend to be less accurate, while the more specialized rounds are high quality, reliable, and consistent.
What is Winchester Forged ammo?
Winchester Forged ammunition is the company’s line of steel case cartridges. Made from 100% USA steel, these rounds feature brass jacketed projectiles, allowing their presence on gun ranges and making them safe for all firearms. The ammo is currently available in 9mm.
Is Winchester ammo corrosive?
Winchester ammo is non-corrosive. Many of the Winchester cartridges have a sealant applied to keep out moisture and ensure an extended shelf life.
When did Winchester stop making guns?
Winchester stopped making guns in 1980 when it sold the company to its employees and incorporated as U.S.Repeating Arms. Olin, Winchester’s parent company, still owns the rights to Winchester and manufactures ammunition under the brand name.
Customer Reviews
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- Ariel said:
"This is great low recoil buckshot, it's perfect for pistol grip only shotguns because of its low recoil. The pattern is also very tight. The crimp is also better than what I usually see on other brands so the buffer wont leak out into the magazine tube. You can't go wrong with this ammo and I plan to order more when its back in stock."
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- n/a said:
"My favorite jhp ammo! Accuracy and power unmatched!"
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- spymyeyes said:
"Quality ammo MADE IN AMERICA! Every round went bang and cycled perfectly. For bulk orders they should cut down on the excessive packaging. 50 or 100 rounds per box instead of 5 rounds per box."
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- Crafter said:
"Rounds poorly made. Bullets spin and bend inside casing. CCI rounds are rock solid by comparison. These rounds jam frequently, have multiple duds per magazine, and are generally unreliable. Not happy with my purchase and will not ever purchase again."
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- nicpic said:
"worst ammo I ever tried ammo misfeads, duds & jams. No power junk."
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- Hollyw00d said:
"Awesome bang for your fed-rsrv notes! These go through my Ruger SRc9 like buddah, no hang, clean firing, pretty accurate even w/out my laser. Ordering a 1000 more now! Thanx Ammo ppl"
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- Nick said:
"Your have my business! That says it all. "
- Kris said:
"My wife and I both love this ammo for range ammo. We have never had a failure or jam in either of our pistols. And unlike our local stores it seems to be always in stock here!"
- Nubb said:
"I shot several rounds and didn't have any problems....worked just fine!"
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- Torrey said:
"Good range ammo for high capacity drills without breaking the bank."
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- Vin said:
"Ruger Security 9- I've recently just got into shooting within the past two years. So I'm still learning but...THESE are the greatest rounds I've ever used. I usually use 115 grain so I'm a little baffled that the 124 which have more power have LESS recoil. I was hitting every target whether it was the silhouettes, cans, bottles, I'm talking aim and pull in consecutive motion. I haven't had this from other brands (not downing they're great as well). Does ammo really make that much of a difference?"
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- Mike said:
"Shot this through a VR-80 and another auto-loader. Never cycled in the VR-80 and sometimes it did in the other one. "
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- Firearms Fan said:
"This is good ammo at a good price. Really just glad to find it available without spending an arm and a leg!!"
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- IMc said:
"Awful! On a Glock 19 experienced a phenomenal about one misfire in ten (primer dented, but not firing). Same round could then be fired (most of the time) in a Glock 17, where the misfire rate was only about 1 in 25. Experienced same (1:25) error rate shooting in both a Sig320 and HK MP5K. This is the ONLY band ammo we have had any problems with, including cheap CHinese stuff. Same guns fired 10K rounds of Remmington in the months prior this purchase and experienced NO misfires. "