USAammo 155 A-max problems[resolved]

[lennyo3034]

Has anyone tried USA ammo's 155 A-max? I bought it because its relatively cheap $14 for a box of 25 to use for plinking.

I immediately noticed that it seems a bit tight to chamber. I'd say about 50% of chambers just fine in a remington 700 .308 while the other half is hard to get in. All most all of it creates problems trying to extract after firing. A Savage 10FP experienced the same issues.

It seems to chamber fine in an M1A, but thats because I let the op rod fly forward, forcably chambering it. It get jammed upon extraction, which is the first time that rifle has had a FTE.

I also got one round that was missing a primer, but I guess thats another issue.

I'm wondering if I'm doing any damage to these rifles by trying the ammo. I'm thinking its just a tight casing as opposed to overpressure since I'm having issues both chambering and extracting. Has anyone else had these issues?

I should note the ammo shot accurately and I did not have these problems with their 168 A-max.

 

[blklabs]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

It sounds like you got a lot that may not have been sized. I would call them up and let them know the problem, they will take good care of you.

 

[litotes15]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

you guys like sportsmans guide they seem to be a little high on some but price match

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: blklabs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It sounds like you got a lot that may not have been sized. I would call them up and let them know the problem, they will take good care of you.</div></div>

I might call them to let them know. Its not worth send back for just 1 box of ammo. In fact I already gave the rest of the box to a friend to let him pull the bullets.

 

[wfjames22]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: litotes15</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you guys like sportsmans guide they seem to be a little high on some but price match
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I wonder what this clown will be selling in a few days when he gets to 100 posts???

 

[JeffP40]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Time will tell.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

I talked the their customer service. The technician said they had a bad run of the 155 earlier this year that's been taken care of. They made things right with me as well.

 

[Gravity_Knight]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Dang.. I have 3 boxes of 155 amax due to show any day.... little nervous now, when did you originally buy that ammo?

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Not too long ago actually, maybe a month? The loads are relatively light so it shouldn't cause any damage. If it chambers, shoot it, if it doesn't, call them.

 

[Swift]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

You edited the title to say "Resolved" but didn't tell us how? What ended up being the problem? How was USA's CS?

 

[Gravity_Knight]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Got my order of 3 boxes today... came quickly. Went out and shot a few before the wind picked up.

Had a couple that didn't want to extract. 1 in particular that was bad. All chambered without too much effort (little more than normal, but not bad). So I'm wondering if I got some of the bad batch.

Accuracy was so so. I need to shoot some more before making any judgement calls there.

Shoots lower than any other ammo I have dope for. Most of what I use is Superformance stuff so this isn't a huge surprise but I was hoping it would be a little flatter than what I'm seeing now (only went to 400y tonight, will take it out to 700 soon)

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You edited the title to say "Resolved" but didn't tell us how? What ended up being the problem? How was USA's CS?</div></div>

I called them and was informed they had a bad batch of the 155 and were sending me good ones. I would say their CS was excellent in their response time for the issue.

 

[lennyo3034]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Gravity Knight that sounds like the exact issue I had. Just curious, did it come in a box of 20 or 25?

 

[Gravity_Knight]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

20's for me. All 3 boxes have 07061141 stamped on the end.

 

[freedive10]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

Man, I was going to order some of this stuff for my Remington 700 and M1A. Now, I just don't know... Anyone have issues with the .223?

 

[SS-8541-dono]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

i had the same problem with 240 rnds of 175g they must not size there stuff correctly.

 

[rez187]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

i had an issue with 175 smk called and got replaced immediately. their cs was great, yah their was an issue but it happens due to their courtesy and apology on phone i will buy again

im getting 1/2 moa with 175 smk out of howa var surpreme

 

[Swift]

Re: USAammo 155 A-max problems

I also had issues with a 60 round order of the 175 smk. They wouldn't chamber in my stock Savage and one even had a primer fully seated upside down. At the same time I ordered 250 rounds of the 55gr 223 and about halfway through with no failures.

The good news is, being a CS nazi, I was very pleased with how they handled it. I sent them an email explaining my issue and the next day they had a new shipment in the mail with a return label for the defective rounds. Didn't make me ship first on my dime, then wait for them to take their good old sweet time processing it, filling a new one, sending it out whenever they get around to it, etc that I've gotten from some companies.

My 308s have been shelved in place of a 243 and 260 project so I won't have a chance to put any of their match stuff downrange for a while but I will continue to buy their 223 as well as their pistol ammo. For training/range purposes, they are still my go-to.