After scouring the internet and speaking with other ammunition experts, we’re ready to give our honest opinion on America’s Ammunition Company (AAC; not to be confused with Advanced Armament Company) ammo. In this AAC ammo review, we list the pros and cons, common problems, how it compares to other brands, what cartridges are available, where it’s made, and why it’s so inexpensive. Once you finish reading, you’ll know if AAC ammo is the right choice for you.
Spoiler Alert: AAC ammo is decent range ammo (it’s very inexpensive), but it definitely has its fair share of drawbacks – some of which are potentially dangerous.
AAC Ammo Review
AAC is owned by Palmetto State Armory (PSA) and sold online. AAC manufactures pistol and rifle ammunition in various cartridges (more on this later). In the course of my research, I found that most shooters have a decently positive experience with AAC ammo … but when things go wrong, they can go terribly wrong.
Many shooters love AAC handgun ammo and rarely report any negative experiences with it. However, the same cannot be said for their rifle ammo, especially the basic 5.56 ammo (typically packaged in a blue box). Some shooters report that 5% of the rifle ammo they purchased was unusable (improperly seated bullets, duds, and squib loads). Most suppressed shooting enthusiasts agree that AAC ammo has damaged their cans, and refuse to use it while firing suppressed. Even so, others say they’ve fired thousands of rounds with minimal problems.
These inconsistencies and quality-control problems seem common among PSA products. Most of the shooting community is aware of them, yet PSA doesn’t seem in a hurry to fix them. Maybe that’s because AAC plinking ammo is very inexpensive compared to most other brands, no matter which cartridge you’re firing.
Most AAC ammo shooters agree that the higher-end Sabre (self-defense and hunting), Precision, and Match Grade series ammo tend to perform remarkably better, with fewer malfunctions. But it’s also more expensive (so it should perform much better). Despite its significant drawbacks, AAC ammo still has many loyal customers who have had countless positive experiences with it.
AAC ammo is decent plinking ammo for the price, but I recommend using the more expensive ammo lines since fewer people report problems with them.
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