Sellier & Bellot - 180 Years + Old!

[Oh Shoot]

Did you know that Sellier & Bellot is one of the oldest companies in the world, founded in 1825?

I didn't.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sellier_%26_Bellot

- OS

[Magiccarpetrides]

I didnt know that, but I do know they make overly large 12ga ammo but really good 9mm and 45ammo

[frankmako]

i have used their 32 and 380 ammo and it all ways worked. never had any problems with it.

[Mark A]

I've always thought their pistol ammo was a bit dirty

[Erik88]

I have been tempted to try their .380 ammo. Cabelas usually has it in stock.

Does anyone know how to pronounce the name? I've heard it about 4 different ways.

[Magiccarpetrides]

The good thing about their pistol(and maybe rifle) ammo is that the boxes are oil lined so they wont corrode on the ammo when stored for long periods of time.

[Oh Shoot]

I've always thought their pistol ammo was a bit dirty

It, and really everything I've ever shot really, seems cleaner than Remington UMC. But I don't care, I can clean a gun.

- OS

[Guest fourspdRAT]

I have been tempted to try their .380 ammo. Cabelas usually has it in stock.

Does anyone know how to pronounce the name? I've heard it about 4 different ways.

I stopped trying to pronounce that and just stuck with "S&B".

[strickj]

180 Years + Old!

I thought this thread would be about ohshoot

[Oh Shoot]

I thought this thread would be about ohshoot

I sensed your post from afar, whippersnapper!

(good one though, gotta admit)

- OS

[Garufa]

I've always thought their pistol ammo was a bit dirty

I have yet to find ammo that did not require cleaning after use. It's all dirty.

[JReedEsq]

I have been tempted to try their .380 ammo. Cabelas usually has it in stock.

Does anyone know how to pronounce the name? I've heard it about 4 different ways.

I've bought 50 rounds from Cabelas and 50 rounds from Bill's in Maryville. No issues at all out of my Ruger LCP. As for it being dirty. I think all ammo is dirty, but the 9mm Federal from Wal-Mart seems a little bit dirtier than the rest.

[Oh Shoot]

I've always thought their pistol ammo was a bit dirty...

It, and really everything I've ever shot really, seems cleaner than Remington UMC. ...

... but the 9mm Federal from Wal-Mart seems a little bit dirtier than the rest.

Pick just about any standard factory load FMJ round from any manufacturer and somebody will swear it's the "dirtiest".

- OS

[Garufa]

Pick just about any standard factory load FMJ round from any manufacturer and somebody will swear it's the "dirtiest".

- OS

You reckon that's why WalMart's been peddlin' that high-dollar WinClean stuff? It keeps your gun more cleaner.

[Oh Shoot]

You reckon that's why WalMart's been peddlin' that high-dollar WinClean stuff? It keeps your gun more cleaner.

It'll sure keep your wallet more lighter!

- OS

[Mike.357]

Does anyone know how to pronounce the name? I've heard it about 4 different ways.

S & B

I have used their ammo, .45, .38 Special Wadcutter, 30 Carbine. It all seems to work fine.

I have yet to see clean ammo. It's all dirty.

[Garufa]

Does anyone know how to pronounce the name? I've heard it about 4 different ways.

They were both Frenchmen. Use your imagination.

Just don't try to pronounce it up at Norris (or any other range or gun store) in mixed company.

Edited May 4, 2010 by Garufa

[Oh Shoot]

They were both Frenchmen. Use your imagination.

Just don't try to pronounce it up at Norris in mixed company.

Everything ends "ay" "wah", "oh", or "oo". Mixem and matchem.

Yeah, if you speak Frog at Norris you have to extend a pinkie while doing so.

- OS

[Mike.357]

Everything ends "ay" "wah", "oh", or "oo". Mixem and matchem.

Yeah, if you speak Frog at Norris you have to extend a pinkie while doing so.

- OS

and you get to be the official target holder.

[Oh Shoot]

and you get to be the official target holder.

:D

That's fine. I trust you.

- OS

[Chief07]

I've been using thier ammo for years.

.45, .303, 9mm and never a miss fire. I clean my guns after use so Im not too worried about a little residue. Pretty good accurate stuff.

[Oh Shoot]

I've been using thier ammo for years.

.45, .303, 9mm and never a miss fire. I clean my guns after use so Im not too worried about a little residue. Pretty good accurate stuff.

Yeah, I've only shot a little of cause I don't see it much, and it's never been a best buy for bulk online when I was ready to purchase. But I'd grab a bunch of it with no worries.

I think it's kind incredible that S&B has been in operation in Prague and Vlasim since 1825 in that part of the world with all the upheavals in govt. and whatnot. I mean, that's like 95 years before even Czechoslovakia itself was formed.

- OS

[kb4ns]

My experience is similar to OS's. I rarely see a deal on it that's too good to pass up. But the few hundred or so rounds of it that I have shot have been flawless.

[bvarnell]

Anybody know what kind of ammo they were making in 1825???

Must have just been black powder. I didn't think self contained cartridges came out until around 1850.

After reading Wikipedia, it appears they were making percussion caps.

Edited May 6, 2010 by bvarnell
added info

[Oh Shoot]

Anybody know what kind of ammo they were making in 1825???

Must have just been black powder. I didn't think self contained cartridges came out until around 1850.

After reading Wikipedia, it appears they were making percussion caps.

Yup, links in original posts can be quite informational.

- OS