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Military Ballistics Industries (MBI) specializes in custom ammunition and ordinance products for use by the military, law enforcement agencies, and training facilities in the United States.
This remanufactured (reloaded in a factory) product is brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, reloadable, and packaged in 100 round bags. It is both economical and precision manufactured by an established American cartridge producer.
Remanufactured ammunition has been around for decades. Some of the world’s best shooters use only remanufactured or custom manufactured ammunition to achieve a level of consistency and optimal ballistics performance that cannot be achieved with mass-manufactured ammunition. Remanufactured ammunition is produced by assembling carefully selected components to include specialty bullets, propellants, primers, and previously spent brass cartridge casings. The bullets, propellant, and primers are always newly manufactured while the brass cartridge casings are typically reprocessed to reduce costs or improve consistency.
This MBI product is manufactured using only the highest quality products available to ensure consistent ballistics and firing performance. The propellant is manufactured by Hodgdon, the bullets are manufactured at either the Lake City military manufacturing facilities or by Hornady, and the primers are manufactured by either CCI or Winchester. In addition to using only the best available components, MBI ammunition is assembled using some of the most modern electronic press equipment available. Because exceptional consistency is a major factor in creating accurate ammunition, a production facility that uses finely calibrated electronic press technology is key to ensuring that each shooter is well-pleased with the performance of their ammunition.
Each brass cartridge casing used to produce MBI ammunition is processed by first undergoing a lengthy mechanical cleansing process. Once cleaned, each casing is then re-calibrated by an electronic press to ensure that the final dimensions of each round are within micrometer tolerances. Each casing is then re-primed and re-charged using high-quality primer and propellants. Once the new bullet is seated using a precision-tuned electronic press, each round is hand-inspected to ensure perfection.
This product is not just remanufactured ammunition. It is “precision” remanufactured ammunition for the serious shooter. The fact that it costs less than most new ammunition is simply an added benefit.
This remanufactured (reloaded in a factory) product is brass-cased, boxer-primed, non-corrosive, reloadable, and packaged in 100 round bags. It is both economical and precision manufactured by an established American cartridge producer.
Remanufactured ammunition has been around for decades. Some of the world’s best shooters use only remanufactured or custom manufactured ammunition to achieve a level of consistency and optimal ballistics performance that cannot be achieved with mass-manufactured ammunition. Remanufactured ammunition is produced by assembling carefully selected components to include specialty bullets, propellants, primers, and previously spent brass cartridge casings. The bullets, propellant, and primers are always newly manufactured while the brass cartridge casings are typically reprocessed to reduce costs or improve consistency.
This MBI product is manufactured using only the highest quality products available to ensure consistent ballistics and firing performance. The propellant is manufactured by Hodgdon, the bullets are manufactured at either the Lake City military manufacturing facilities or by Hornady, and the primers are manufactured by either CCI or Winchester. In addition to using only the best available components, MBI ammunition is assembled using some of the most modern electronic press equipment available. Because exceptional consistency is a major factor in creating accurate ammunition, a production facility that uses finely calibrated electronic press technology is key to ensuring that each shooter is well-pleased with the performance of their ammunition.
Each brass cartridge casing used to produce MBI ammunition is processed by first undergoing a lengthy mechanical cleansing process. Once cleaned, each casing is then re-calibrated by an electronic press to ensure that the final dimensions of each round are within micrometer tolerances. Each casing is then re-primed and re-charged using high-quality primer and propellants. Once the new bullet is seated using a precision-tuned electronic press, each round is hand-inspected to ensure perfection.
This product is not just remanufactured ammunition. It is “precision” remanufactured ammunition for the serious shooter. The fact that it costs less than most new ammunition is simply an added benefit.
Video Transcript:
Military Ballistics Industries makes training ammo here in the US utilizing once-fired brass that comes from law enforcement shooting ranges. This huge cost-saving measure helps MBI make quality training ammo at an affordable price. Each round features a non-corrosive primer and a lead core, copper-plated bullet.
Copper plating is similar to a full metal jacket, but it completely encases the bullet, so there's no exposed lead on the base. Because plating is much thinner than a traditional jacket, you can't use plated bullets with a ported barrel, or the ports can sheer off the plating. Otherwise, copper-plated bullets function just fine, and most shooters never notice any difference.
MBI ammo could be considered reloaded, but it's a couple of steps up from what you can do at home on a consumer reloading press. All their ammo is assembled using precise automated reloading machines, very similar to the way factory-new ammo is made. And each loaded round is inspected by hand.
When I first heard about MBI, I was a little skeptical. But every batch we've reviewed so far has performed great, and this one was no exception. Accuracy was decent, and we had no failures of any kind in our six test pistols. Ammo from MBI should work for just about any range or training application. And if you have any doubts about its performance, be sure to check out the customer reviews on the website.
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Military Ballistics Industries |
|---|---|
| Condition | remanufactured |
| Bullet Weight | 165 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Ammo Casing | Brass |
| Quantity | 1,000 |
| Ammo Caliber | .40 S&W (Smith & Wesson) |
| Manufacturer SKU | No |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Muzzle Velocity (fps) | 1030 |
| Muzzle Energy (ft lbs) | 389 |
| UPC Barcode | MBI-47270 |
| Cost Per Round | 55.0¢ per round |
| UPC Barcode | MBI-47270 |
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Customer Reviews
- Too many FTF's and FTE's Review by Jon
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After 100 rounds, my Ruger SR40 and my wife's 40S began to have multiple FTF's and FTE's due to heavy residue from this ammo. Disassembled and cleaned both guns on range then after another 150 rnds, had to clean both guns again. We were both using different boxes out of the 1000 rnds I bought. I won't make the same mistake twice. I'll just have to muddle through the rest of the 650 or so rounds. LG got the order to me quickly so no complaints against them. (Posted on 3/31/12)Performance Value Quality - not bad for the price Review by Gumball
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Bought 1,000 rounds and so far have put about 500 down range. Of that 500, 1 primer didn't fire and one other had a wrinkle in the casing causing it to jam in my Glock G22. I am impressed as far as remanufactured ammo goes. My personal decision going forward, I think I will pay the extra $0.02 per round and go with new ammo. (Posted on 3/25/12)Performance Value Quality - Great ammo for SC 40 !!! Review by LeftHander
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I have shot several different brands in my XD 40 SC. This stuff works great. Has a little less kick than other ammo. Perfect for the SC models. Shot 10 rounds at 10 yrds into a 2 inch circle. Can't ask for more than that. Shot 3 rounds at 25 yrds. All hit an 8 x 11 target. This was all shot with the 3" barrel XD SC 40. (Posted on 3/14/12)Performance Value Quality - I spend a lot of time on the internet looking for the cheapest ammo available, you may find a one time deal for less money but Lucky Gunner is consistently the best . Review by El Cheapo
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Buy this if your popping targets or just shooting for the heck of it. If your looking for Home defense get yourself a Mossberg 12 Auto or Pump. Lucky Gunner has some great price's on 12 ga buck.Performance Value Quality
O buy the way I'm retired with lots of time on my hands so I get to check out all the internet Ammo sites. (Posted on 2/10/12) - Great Value Review by Obed
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This is a great value for the price, over 300 rnds fired so far with no failures. It is also very clean for the price. You cant for wrong with great value and fast shipping. (Posted on 2/5/12)Performance Value Quality - As advertised Review by Marty
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No reason to pay more for practice ammo. Works great in a Glock or HK. (Posted on 2/3/12)Performance Value Quality - Good Ammo at a Great Price Review by Vonpilot
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First time buyer of this ammo and I am not disappointed. Shipping was amazingly fast.Performance Value Quality
Several broken bags and the shipping box barely made it. Put 200 rds thru my XDM without a problem. No more WWB for me! (Posted on 1/3/12) - Great deal Review by Don
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I've fired 300 in a Glock 22 with no problems. Can't think of a reason to pay more. Packageing could have been better as 2 packs were broken and the box was about to go. (Posted on 11/27/11)Performance Value Quality - Flawless and very clean. Review by raysoar
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So far I have put close to 2K rounds through three different weapons: XDm, Glock 27 and High Point JCP. There has not been one misload, jam or misfire. The best surprise is these rounds are very, very clean firing. My bores are still shiny after a few hundred rounds. I ran out of MBI at the range one day and bought some PMC which fogged out my laser sights within 20 rounds from the GSR deposits. I do not have to wipe my lasers after 300 rounds of MBI. Great Stuff!!! (Posted on 11/19/11)Performance Value Quality - Good ammo - Great LG Service Review by Jeff
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Repeat customer - Bought 8K rounds (180 grain) on this order. The Ammo functions as well as new factory ammo. Shipping is quick (about 3 days) and customer service is outstanding. (Posted on 9/27/11)Performance Value Quality - Just keeps going & going, LG keep me supplied Review by TakeDeadAim
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This is great reliable 40S&W ammo at a price others dont come close to. Only a couple hicups in 10k rounds. What more can you say. LG service is the best and the prices the best I have found for in stock ammo (Posted on 8/19/11)Quality Performance Value - Great target ammo Review by F2000gv
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Great value and after 200 rds shot- no failures! Definitely will be buying more when the time comes (Posted on 7/31/11)Quality Performance Value - Buy!!!! Review by glockguy
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If u enjoy shooting and want to have a good Target round u can't beat this stuff no problems what so ever quick delivery and great ammo. I've always shot wwb for Target but not anymore. (Posted on 7/30/11)Quality Performance Value - Well worth it Review by moparnut
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I just bought a Smith & Wesson M&P 40 and wanted a lot of ammo so my girlfriend and me could learn to hit that bulls eye everytime, I would not hesatate to buy this again. I have put about 500 rounds through and only one would not chamber. Thanks Lucky Gunner. (Posted on 7/6/11)Quality Performance Value - WOW!!! Review by D-Nice
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Great Ammo adn Great Price. Fired 70 rounds through PT140 without any problems. (Posted on 6/28/11)Quality Performance Value - Great Review by Mike
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Accurate ammo good price and quick processing and delivery (Posted on 6/22/11)Quality Performance Value - Quick shipping Review by MP40C
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Received this ammo quickly. Have not had a chance to fire it as of yet. (Posted on 6/16/11)Quality Performance Value - Sick product!! Review by rav-tec
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I had recently bought 1000 rounds and out of the 700 rounds I have shot no misfires occurred! I am pleased to say that I received quality ammo at a more than fair price. Couldn't ask for anything better. THANKS LUCKY GUNNER! (Posted on 5/23/11)Value Quality Performance - Everything is smooth: the ammo and the transaction Review by Matil
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Recieved ammo within 3 days, was able to track the shipment. Ammo shoots great. (Posted on 5/20/11)Value Quality Performance - Pretty Good Stuff Review by William
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2 FTE in first 500 rounds. Ordered 1000 more. good practice round (Posted on 5/15/11)Performance Value Quality - good buy Review by Outlaw83
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these is a really great product if you consider the price paired with the quality of the ammo, I fired over 200 rounds through a S&W mod 4006 and never had a single misfire or jam. I have no fear buying this ammo in the 1000 round bulk quantities (Posted on 5/11/11)Performance Value Quality - Powerful Review by Jerryguner8896
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These rounds are great. They explode on inpact! I was able to take out the garage in 4 rounds, I mean leveled the whole garage... Cool rounds (Posted on 5/8/11)Performance Value Quality - Powerful Review by Jerryguner8896
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These rounds are great. They explode on inpact! I was able to take out the garage in 4 rounds, I mean leveled the whole garage... Cool rounds (Posted on 5/8/11)Performance Value Quality - Pretty good for the price Review by MAttL
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I've run about 300 rounds through my XDM and had one FTF. Every other round has gone bang and hit the target with the accuracy you would expect from a reload/target round. It is a little dirty, but no more so than UMC or WWB. Would not hesitate to use it again. (Posted on 4/29/11)Performance Value Quality - decent ammo Review by scratchud
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Gone through 500 rounds in my xd40 no problems yet,will buy again!! (Posted on 4/10/11)Performance Value Quality - MBI FMJ 165 gr hits the target Review by Raphadoc
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I have run about 70 rounds through a 31 round extended mag Keltec Sub 2000 40 cal. without any problems except for the holes in the targets including several thin metal plates. It did not go through 1/2 inch metal plate as I expected. The only negative is all the brass is not the same color, but this is not the business end of the bullet anyway.Thanks for the fun!Performance Value Quality
(Posted on 3/3/11)
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