Ammunition

Ammunition
Powder Valley stocks a wide selection of handgun, rifle, shotshell, pistol, and rimfire ammunition from Brands like Hornady, Federal, Magtech, CCI, Frontier, Lapua, Nosler, Prvi Partizan, Nosler, and more. If you’re into reloading your own we can help you there too. We carry a great selection of reloading components and equipment including Smokeless Powder, Primers, Bullets, Brass, Reloading Presses, Scales, Dies, and other gear. If you don’t see it listed, just ask - we can probably get it. We have what you need, when you need it and can get it to you fast!

Frequently Asked Questions About Ammunition

1. What's the difference between FMJ, JHP, and soft point factory ammunition?

Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds hold their shape on impact and are built for practice and target shooting. Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) rounds expand on impact for self-defense. Soft point rounds sit between the two, with controlled expansion that's popular for hunting. Choose by intended use, not just caliber.

2. Is factory-loaded ammunition different from ammunition I reload myself?

Factory ammunition is built to consistent specs and is ready to shoot out of the box. Reloaded ammunition is assembled one component at a time, letting you tune a load for your firearm, with safe assembly your responsibility. Powder Valley sells factory ammunition and reloading components, but not remanufactured or reloaded ammo.

3. Is it cheaper to reload than to buy factory ammunition?

Usually, once your equipment is paid off. Brass is a large share of a factory round's cost, and it can be reloaded several times, so your ongoing cost is mostly primers, powder, and bullets. Savings are biggest for magnum, match-grade, and less common calibers, and smaller for bulk practice calibers like 9mm.

4. What's the difference between rimfire and centerfire ammunition?

Rimfire cartridges, like .22 LR, have priming compound in the rim of the case and can't be reloaded. Centerfire cartridges use a separate, replaceable primer in the center of the case head, which is what makes centerfire brass reloadable. The two aren't interchangeable in any firearm.

5. How should ammunition be stored long-term?

Ammunition doesn't expire. Stored cool and dry, away from sunlight and temperature swings, factory ammo stays reliable for decades. Keep it in original packaging or a sealed ammo can with a desiccant pack, since humidity is the main threat to primers and powder. Store it secured and out of reach of children.