Winchester Ammo For Sale
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Winchester Wildcat 22 LR Ammo - 1500 Rounds of 40 Grain CPHP Ammunition
$129.9917 In stock now
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Overview of Winchester Ammo
Winchester Repeating Arms is one of the most recognized names in the firearms world, celebrated for its lever-action rifles, bolt-action rifles, and shotguns. Known as "the gun that won the West," Winchester firearms have played a pivotal role in American history, from the Civil War to the World Wars and beyond.
A Storied History
Winchester's story began with the Henry rifle during the Civil War, which became renowned for its reliability. This success led to the formation of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, introducing innovations like the lever-action rifle and centerfire cartridges. Over the years, iconic models like the Model 1873, Model 1894, and the Model 70 became household names among hunters, soldiers, and shooting enthusiasts.
Winchester Innovations
- Model 1866: The first Winchester lever-action rifle, used in wars from the Franco-Prussian War to the Siege of Plevna.
- Model 1873: Known as "the gun that won the West," chambered for the innovative .44-40 cartridge.
- Model 1894: One of the most popular hunting rifles of all time, manufactured until 2006 and reintroduced in 2011.
- M1 Garand & M1 Carbine: Key rifles during WWII, contributing to Winchester's wartime resurgence.
- .308 Winchester: Introduced in the 1950s, this cartridge remains one of the most influential in the industry.
Challenges and Resilience
Despite innovations, Winchester faced challenges due to rising labor costs and economic downturns. The company transitioned to employee ownership in 1980, becoming U.S. Repeating Arms. While its historic New Haven plant closed in 2006, the Olin Corporation retains the Winchester trademark for ammunition, ensuring the brand's legacy continues.
Modern Winchester Ammunition
Today, Winchester offers a wide range of ammunition for hunters, sport shooters, and self-defense enthusiasts. Their popular lines include traditional Winchester Super-X 12 Gauge ammo, the ever-popular Winchester 9mm ammo, and modern options like the AccuBond CT and PDX1 Defender. On the defensive side of that 9mm shelf, Winchester 9mm hollow point ammo gathers the 115 and 147 grain JHP loads, Silvertip included.
Among Winchester's most popular modern offerings is their USA line of 5.56 NATO ammunition, commonly known as "White Box" among shooters. This affordable, brass-cased training ammunition has become a staple for AR-15 owners who need reliable performance for high-volume range sessions without premium pricing. Our Winchester 5.56 White Box review provides in-depth testing results on reliability, accuracy, and overall performance. The same line is loaded in 9mm, and White Box 9mm runs from 50-round boxes to 1,000-round cases in 115, 124, and 147 grain FMJ.
Popular Winchester Ammunition
- Winchester .32 Special: A favorite among handloaders and hunters of medium-sized game.
- Winchester 9x23mm: Designed for competition shooting but remains a niche option.
- Winchester .300 Win Mag: Highly accurate and powerful, ideal for large-game hunting at long distances.
Explore Winchester Ammo
Winchester continues to adapt and innovate in the firearms and ammunition industries. Their commitment to quality and history of resilience ensure they remain a trusted name for shooters worldwide. Browse our selection of Winchester 223 ammo and other popular calibers today!
Winchester also played a key role in standardizing the .22-250 cartridge in 1965, bringing factory-loaded ammunition to varmint hunters who had been handloading this popular wildcat for decades.
Winchester also shaped the 410. Its three-inch shell, introduced in 1933, opened the door to heavier payloads, and our Winchester 410 ammo runs from #9 birdshot to 000 buck and PDX1 defense loads.
Customer Reviews
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Jan said:
No complaints with the rounds, performed as promised. Prices were a little high for 9mm but hey supply and demand. I would recommend them.
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Killer b said:
Wonderful damage to targets
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Robert said:
Adequate for target and home defense.
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Dandee491 said:
Shot a box of 150 rounds. Dirty but no problems. Dirty as leaves black on hands and dirt in barrel.
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Joe said:
Really good on the range. haven't had a problem yet
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Home said:
Good enough
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big bob said:
first time I used this ammo, started out good but then it started jamming, Used 5 different clips but the rounds would not cycle all the way. I had 350 rounds of cci brass, Shot the full 350 with no hang up.
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Chris said:
I bought 500 rounds of the 556 FMJ out of the first few boxes (60 rounds) 11 have failed to fire. Firing pin struck the bullet but no boom. Will not be purchasing again.
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RONALD said:
No surprise here but the price per round shows as 63.8 cents. With shipping and sales tax, that easily went to about 85 cents. I did receive it in a timely fashion and it was well-padded in a cardboard box but would have preferred different packing from the factory. My error. A range pack means loose rounds inside a box. The ammo itself is so-so for its intended purpose. I also purchased Belom 7.62x39 (no longer available here) and cannot address ammo quality yet, but the factory packaging (20 rounds per PLASTIC case) was phenomenal.
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lskie said:
alot of missfires&some of the shells were bent
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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.
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Jerry said:
Bought a box and loaded 4 ten round magazines. Had 6 failures to fire in those 40 rounds. Unfired rounds had nice deep firing pin strikes. Turned a few over and tried again with no luck. Called the Winchester/Olin number on the box and a recording said to contact them on the website, then hung up. The website says they really want to help if you will just fill out this lengthy contract sheet. I guess this is the modern way some companies treat customers but for me it's the last Winchester product I'll buy.
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Mike said:
I've already had several (over 70) misfires (4 boxes in) from 5 types of guns = did not expect that.