PMC Bronze 40 Cal 180gr FMJ 1000ct – Reliable Full Metal Jacket Flat Point Bulk Range Ammo, 985 fps, 1000 Rounds

Description

PMC Bronze 40 Cal 180gr FMJ 1000ct ammunition is built for shooters who want consistent, reliable performance without paying premium prices. PMC loads each cartridge with a 180 grain Full Metal Jacket Flat Point to a rated muzzle velocity of 985 feet per second and about 388 foot-pounds of energy. The company says every powder charge is measured electronically, and any cartridge outside a tight tolerance is rejected, which helps each round in the 1000-round case behave like the last.

The 180 grain bullet is the original and heaviest standard weight for the .40 S&W, and buying a full 1000-round case gives you a consistent lot for months of practice or qualification training.

Why Shooters Choose This 40 Cal Practice Ammo

• 180 grain Full Metal Jacket Flat Point bullet
• Rated 985 fps and 388 ft-lbs at the muzzle
• Boxer-primed, reloadable brass cases
• Electronically measured powder charges for consistency
• Sold as a 1000-round case, PMC item 40E

PMC Bronze 40 Cal 180gr FMJ 1000ct Ballistics

• Muzzle: 985 fps and 388 ft-lbs
• 25 yards: 957 fps, per PMC
• 50 yards: 931 fps, per PMC
• 100 yards: 885 fps, per PMC

The heavier 180 grain bullet moves a little slower than lighter loads and many shooters describe its recoil as more of a push than a snap. That can make it more comfortable for long practice sessions, especially in compact pistols.

Clean your pistol regularly when shooting high volumes of range ammunition, and inspect the recoil spring periodically, since the .40 S&W is a relatively high-pressure cartridge that can wear springs faster than 9mm.

Specifications

• Brand: PMC Ammunition
• Product Line: Bronze
• Cartridge: .40 S&W
• Bullet: Full Metal Jacket Flat Point
• Bullet Weight: 180 grains
• Muzzle Velocity: 985 fps
• Muzzle Energy: 388 ft-lbs
• Case: Brass, boxer primed
• Quantity: 1000 rounds
• Part Number: PMC 40E
• UPC: 90741569070457

Why an FMJ Flat Point Works for Training

An FMJ flat point bullet has a flat nose rather than a round one, which is the traditional profile for the .40 S&W and feeds reliably in pistols designed around it. It punches clean holes in paper targets for easy scoring and is less likely to deflect off steel at an odd angle than a sharply pointed bullet.

Many duty and defensive .40 caliber loads use 180 grain bullets, so practicing with a 180 grain 40 caliber range load helps your training match the recoil and point of impact of your carry ammunition.

PMC has manufactured ammunition since 1964, and its Bronze line is one of the most widely used range loads in the country. Bronze bridges the gap for shooters who train often and want every round to feel the same, shot after shot.

Owners of Glock 22 and 23, Smith and Wesson M&P40, Springfield XD, Sig P226 and other .40 S&W pistols who train often will get the most from this case. It is also a practical choice for law enforcement qualification practice. Always confirm your firearm is chambered for .40 S&W, wear eye and ear protection on the range, and follow all federal, state and local laws regarding ammunition.

If you have been searching for dependable 180 grain 40 caliber, this load is a practical everyday choice that balances cost and consistency, so you can shoot more often without switching loads between practice and serious use.

Store this ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original packaging so the lot number stays with it. Keep a few boxes set aside from the same lot if you compete, since changing lots mid-season can shift your point of impact slightly.

Browse the MAG5 Firearms ammunition selection for more handgun loads, and visit PMC Ammunition for full product details.