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Q:
Is Stars
& Stripes Ammunition's ammo reloads?
A:
Absolutely
not. All of our ammunition is premium new product, manufactured on
our own equipment to our exacting standards.
Q:
Is Stars &
Stripes Ammunition's ammo safe to fire in any firearm?
A:
All of our ammunition meets American SAAMI and European CIP standards
for pressures and cartridge dimensions, where supported by such
agencies, and is safe to fire in any firearm in good working condition
and originally chambered for the cartridge being used. Certain
custom ammo and wildcat ammo are manufactured for a specific
firearm and labeled as Non-Standard, and should never be
shared with anyone else having a similar caliber, or used in any firearm
other than the one it was designed for. Non-standard ammo is only
safe for the firearm it was designed for. In addition, many custom
made firearms have non-standard headspacing, chambers, rifling form, and
barrel throats and the use of ANY ammo, other than that made
specifically for that firearm may be unsafe to use.
Q:
Are there any guarantees on Stars & Stripes Ammunition's ammo?
A:
Yes. All ammo is guaranteed to fire and function. With the
exception of wildcat cartridges and other one off experimentals, all of our
product is also guaranteed for consistency.
Q:
What makes custom ammo so much better than factory ammunition?
A:
Custom ammunition's main advantage is exceptionally high consistency
from shot to shot, more accuracy, better terminal performance, added
cleanliness, and the ability for the customer to buy ammunition that
meets very specific needs.
Q:
Why does custom ammunition cost more?
A:
In some cases custom ammo actually costs less than comparable premium
factory brands. Largely, any higher prices are brought on by the
use of higher quality components that exceed mass produced factory ammo specs for
quality and performance. Another factor is that custom ammo is
hand made in small quantities. Where obsolete and unobtainable
cartridges are concerned, the price of a single package of our ammo can
cost less than buying a single collector's cartridge!
Q:
What choices in components does the customer have?
A:
The customer can select from any quality premium bullet, and in
some cases the customer can order specific match quality brass cases.
Match preparation of all components can also be ordered for those
seeking the highest degree of accuracy. There are also numerous
custom bullet makers who can make bullets that will meet very exact
requirements. We have affiliation with several custom bulletsmiths
to fulfill any niche market needs. Within the limits of safety and
quality components, any option can be exercised with custom ammo.
Q:
Why should I use a premium bullet, after all, isn't a bullet a bullet?
A:
A bullet isn't just a bullet. Under any circumstances a premium
bullet will out perform any OEM or other generic bullet. All
premium bullets are designed to meet very specific shooting or hunting
needs, and will perform better under the conditions they are designed to
meet. However, sometimes too much of a good thing is bad so
premium bullets need to be carefully selected and applied to the
circumstances. By choosing
the appropriate bullet for the task at hand, the shooter greatly
increases their odds for success.
Q:
What makes
semi-custom production ammo better than comparable premium factory
brands?
A: As with custom ammo, semi-custom is all hand made but is made
with premium components. One of the biggest factors in the price
difference between our ammo and mass produced ammo are the quality of
the components. The components used in that really inexpensive
ammo may have no degree of uniformity, and the reliability of the
bullet could cost you game in the worst possible way, maybe even your
life. The old adage "You get what you pay for" applies
here more than ever.
Q:
How can I be
certain this product will live up to its claims?
A: We do offer free samples in all popular standard calibers and
popular bullet weights. Most magnums are excluded from this, as
are all full custom, blackpowder, and obsolete ammo. All samples
are given out on an as available basis. Bullet style and weights are
our choosing. Samples are only to introduce you to our product,
and are safe to fire in any firearm in good working condition and
originally chambered for the caliber being used. Contact us
for availability.
Q:
What game can be hunted with Stars & Stripes Ammunition?
A: Bullet
selection is critical here, but it is safe to say that with proper
bullet selection you will be able to take game at the upper limits of
your rifle's and cartridge's capabilities. A little
common sense must be used here, if you use a caliber or cartridge that
is unsuitable for your intended quarry, then you may suffer
unsatisfactory results. Custom ammunition and a premium bullet won't make a magical
lightning bolt out of an underpowered and or unsuitable cartridge.
Unless you are a very experienced marksman/hunter, use a
cartridge/bullet combination that is appropriate for the game
at hand, in the very least for the game animal's sake.
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