Safety & securityRay on Firearms10 Ammo Brands Gunsmiths Say You Should NEVER Buy!

10 Ammo Brands Gunsmiths Say You Should NEVER Buy!

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Published Oct 12, 2026, 2:00 PM · 2d ago

Ray on Firearms
Ray on Firearms
2.6K subscribers · median 1.1K views
Views
10,857
+283 views/hour
Likes
129
1.2% of views
Comments
9
0.08% of views

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283
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Peak views / hour
367
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Avg views / day
5.2K
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Rank in channel
#4
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Engagement
1.3%
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$65–$141
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Description

This ammo could destroy your gun. In this video we break down 10 ammo brands gunsmiths say you should NEVER buy — the cheap, dirty, and downright dangerous ammunition that keeps landing on the repair bench. From filthy .22 LR that clogs your action to squib loads and overcharged rounds that can cause a catastrophic kaboom, these are the brands the people who actually fix guns keep warning shooters about. We cover dirty steel-case ammo, rebranded mystery rounds, inconsistent seating depth, missing primer anvils, and the reloads you should never trust. Big names like Winchester, Remington, and Hornady make the list right alongside budget brands like Tula, Wolf, and Freedom Munitions. Whether you shoot 9mm, .223/5.56, or .22 LR, knowing which ammo to avoid can save your gun — and your hands. ⚠️ Watch before you buy your next box of ammo. 🔔 Subscribe for more firearms deep-dives, ammo breakdowns, and gun gear reviews. CHAPTERS (adjust times to your final edit) 00:00 – Intro: The ammo that destroys guns 00:32 – Remington Thunderbolt. 01:53 – Tula. 03:11 – Wolf. 04:40 – Herter's. 06:02 – Winchester White Box. 07:26 – Ammo Inc. 08:15 – ZSR. 10:12 – Hornady Frontier. 11:41 – The Gun Show Reload. 12:59 – Freedom Munitions. 💬 What's the worst box of ammo YOU'VE ever bought? Drop the brand in the comments. 👍 If this saved you from a bad box, hit LIKE and SHARE it with the buddy who always buys the bargain bin. 📌 RELATED: The most reliable practice ammo money can actually buy — coming next. #ammo #ammunition #guns #firearms #gunsmith #9mm
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