Description
CCI Blazer .40 S&W ammunition is a budget-friendly, reliable choice for target shooting, training, and plinking, primarily available in 165-grain and 180-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) configurations. It is offered in two main lines: Blazer Brass (reloadable) and Blazer Aluminum (non-reloadable). These cartridges feature non-corrosive primers and clean-burning propellants.
Key Features and Options
- Blazer Brass 40 S&W 180gr FMJ: Features 180-grain FMJ bullets (often 1000 fps) for consistent, accurate performance, frequently used for high-volume training.
- Blazer Brass 40 S&W 165gr FMJ: Offers a slightly lighter bullet (often 1050 fps).
- Blazer Aluminum 40 S&W 165gr FMJ: Uses heat-treated aircraft-grade aluminum cases to reduce cost, featuring 165-grain FMJ bullets.
- CCI Clean-Fire .40 S&W: A specialized option with 180-grain Total Metal Jacket (TMJ) bullets and Clean-Fire primers, designed to reduce toxic airborne metal exposure during indoor range training.
- Performance & Build: Uses boxer-type primers, and the brass-cased version is reloadable up to five times.
- Velocity: Standard velocity for 180-grain rounds is around 1000 fps, while 165-grain rounds travel around 1050–1100 fps.
- Packaging: Commonly sold in 50-round boxes or 1,000-round bulk cases.
CCI Blazer Brass is manufactured to SAAMI standards and offers a reliable, economical, and high-quality option for shooters.
