wondering what companies make the 5.7x28 cartridge for the FN 5-7. thinking of buying one but havent found the bullet in stores
2007-01-13 13:42:56 · 10 answers · asked by Jim K 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Cabela's has it and it is in stock right now. You can also find 5.7 ammo at GOOD gun shops. It is not overpriced and is cheaper than .50 handgun ammo.
2007-01-14 14:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck finding it in stores. It is basically a military load that FN designed to fit it's new P90 self defense pistol on the late 1980's. I was originally made to replace the 9x19mm caliber, and it claimed better ballistic performance, but this was not the case. No major country has adopted this new chambering. It is similar to the 221 Fireball, but these two should NOT be interchanged. That doesn't mean you can't find the ammo, it is just all the info I have on hand.
2007-01-13 21:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by khartman492000 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
FN is currently the only manufacturer producing 5.7x28mm ammunition and is importing it to the states. That said they themselves use Hornady bullets and Hornady sells reloading equipment for the cartridge. I have also heard that Wolf is attempting to obtain rights to begin producing it.
2007-01-14 03:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FN was trying to keep the 5-7 for law enforcement only, but they are selling it to the public at Bass Pro Shops. If they sell the pistol, they should be selling the ammo.
FN makes the ammo, and so does Hornady. Try this link:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/57x28_ceb.htm
They have it, but it is mailorder.
2007-01-13 21:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ammo, avalible in two different bullet types is currently produced and exported to the U.S. by Fabrique Nationale, the maker of the pistol. I believe it can be ordered by individuals in most states directly from J&G sales.
www.jgsales.com
2007-01-14 02:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FNH USA makes bullets for their own guns, that is why they are the only ones that make guns for that caliber. They make it in three diffrent bullets and the normals ones are a 40gr. Hornady V-Max bullet that is a ballistic tip and the also have a full metal jacket.
2007-01-14 12:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you wont a gun that utilizes hard to find ammo?
If you feel it’s an investment, don’t worry about the ammo and invest away.
Where as if you wont to shoot it, it very well may not be the most economical choice.
I would consider a weapon with Readily Available Ammo.
And there the choices are numerous.
2007-01-13 21:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
FN is the only maker for that ammo that I'm aware of, at this time.
2007-01-13 23:17:19 · answer #8 · answered by loki4691 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i thought about buying one myself it was somewhere around $500. it is the hardest ammo to find. if you can find ammo start reloading. the only place i could find it was on gunbroker.com good luck
2007-01-14 02:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by game_of_life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to gunbroker dot com and you can find all the ammo you will ever want or need.
2007-01-13 22:35:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋