Remington .40 S&W UMC Leadless 180gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base Ammo
Remington Ammo
- UPC:
- 047700355405
Remington UMC Leadless .40 S&W ammunition offers reliable performance for target shooting and personal defense. This 180 grain Flat Nose Enclosed Base (FNEB) load delivers a muzzle velocity of 990 fps, generating 392 ft-lbs of energy. Manufactured in Lonoke, Arkansas, these rounds feature clean-burning Kleanbore primers and high-quality brass casings. The leadless design makes this ammunition ideal for use in indoor ranges or areas with lead restrictions. Each box contains 50 rounds, perfect for practice sessions or keeping your firearm ready for home defense.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
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Manufacturer | Remington Arms Co. Inc. |
Caliber | .40 S&W |
Bullet Weight | 180 grains |
Bullet Type | Flat Nose Enclosed Base (FNEB) |
Muzzle Velocity | 990 fps |
Muzzle Energy | 392 ft-lbs |
Casing Material | Brass |
Primer Type | Kleanbore |
Rounds Per Box | 50 |
Boxes Per Case | 10 |
Application | Target Shooting, Personal Protection |
UPC | 047700355405 |
Key Features:
The Remington .40 S&W UMC Leadless 180gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense and target shooting. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Bullet Type | Flat Nose Enclosed Base Provides consistent performance and feed reliability |
Bullet Weight | 180 grain Offers good balance between velocity and energy |
Muzzle Velocity | 990 fps Delivers effective performance for target shooting and self-defense |
Muzzle Energy | 392 ft-lbs Provides sufficient stopping power for personal protection |
Casing Material | Brass Ensures reliable feeding and extraction |
Primer Type | Kleanbore Clean-shooting for reduced fouling |
Leadless Design | Environmentally friendly Reduces lead exposure for shooters and the environment |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Target Shooting: Ideal for practice and target shooting sessions, offering consistent performance and accuracy.
- Personal Defense: Suitable for self-defense applications, providing reliable stopping power in critical situations.
- Training: Excellent choice for firearm training and skill development with .40 S&W handguns.
- Competition Practice: Useful for competition shooters looking to practice with affordable, reliable ammunition.
- Law Enforcement Training: Suitable for law enforcement agencies as a training round, matching the performance of duty ammunition.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Leadless Design: Environmentally friendly and reduces lead exposure for shooters in all weather conditions.
- ✔ Flat Nose Enclosed Base: Provides consistent feeding and improved accuracy in semi-automatic pistols.
- ✔ 180gr Bullet Weight: Offers good balance between velocity and stopping power for .40 S&W caliber.
- ✔ American-made Quality: Manufactured in Lonoke, Arkansas using first-quality components.
- ✔ Versatile Application: Suitable for practice, personal defense, and target shooting.
Cons
- ✘ Limited Expansion: Flat nose design may not expand as reliably as hollow point ammunition for self-defense use.
- ✘ Recoil: The .40 S&W caliber typically has more recoil than 9mm, which may affect follow-up shots.
- ✘ Capacity Trade-off: Magazines for .40 S&W typically hold fewer rounds compared to 9mm in similarly sized firearms.
- ✘ Cost: Leadless ammunition is often more expensive than traditional lead-core options.
About Remington:
Remington Arms Company, founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, is one of America's oldest and largest firearms and ammunition manufacturers. With over 200 years of history, Remington has been a pioneer in firearm and ammunition technology. The company's UMC (Union Metallic Cartridge) line, introduced in 1867, revolutionized ammunition manufacturing. Today, Remington produces its ammunition in Lonoke, Arkansas, ensuring high-quality, American-made products. Known for innovations like the development of the first successful high-power slide action rifle and the introduction of 'Kleanbore' priming in 1927, Remington continues to be a leader in the industry. The company's commitment to quality is evident in their rigorous testing procedures, where each lot of ammunition undergoes ballistic and pressure testing to ensure consistency and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- MANUFACTURER:
- Remington
- PRODUCT TYPE:
- Ammunition
- CONDITION:
- New
- CASING:
- Brass
- UPC:
- 047700355405
- grains:
- 180
- caliber:
- .40 S&W