Ammunition

Shop our selection of ammunition from top brands like Weatherby, Wilson Combat, Armscor/Rock Island Armory, Atomic, and B&P Ammunition. Hill Country Outfitters stocks reliable, range-ready ammunition built for hunters, sport shooters, and everyday defenders who count on consistent performance every time they pull the trigger. Whether you’re stocking up for a weekend at the range, preparing for hunting season, or keeping your home defense setup loaded, we carry rounds for every caliber and purpose. Browse our full lineup of rifle ammunition, handgun ammunition, and shotgun shells, plus rimfire ammunition to pair with your favorite firearm. Pick up matching magazines, scopes sights and optics, and gun parts to round out your kit.

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Ammunition Buying Guide

Shop ammunition online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Choosing the right load means matching the cartridge to your firearm and your intended purpose.

Use these pointers as you build your supply:

  • Match pistol cartridges to the chambering stamped on your slide or barrel, since handgun ammunition loads like 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 10mm Auto are not interchangeable and require careful headstamp verification before bulk purchases.
  • Pair centerfire and rimfire rifle ammunition to the right platform, paying attention to differences like .223 Remington versus 5.56 NATO chamber pressures and matching bullet weight to your barrel’s twist rate for best accuracy.
  • Pick the right shell length, gauge, and shot size from the shotgun shells catalog, noting that 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch hulls perform differently through choke tubes and that target loads, buckshot, and slugs each serve specific roles.
  • Confirm your platform when ordering, since the chamber on your handguns drives caliber selection and many semi-autos benefit from rotating practice ammunition through multiple magazines to reveal reliability issues.
  • Match feeding-friendly bullet profiles to your rifles, favoring spitzer and boat-tail designs in detachable box magazines and flat-nose or round-nose bullets in tubular-fed lever actions to prevent primer-to-tip contact under recoil.
  • Choose loads that cycle reliably through gas and inertia shotguns and pattern well through your chosen choke, since lighter target loads sometimes fail to fully operate semi-auto actions.

Local And Compliance Notes

Browse the full ammunition catalog online or stop by the gun shop in San Antonio, Texas to handle boxes in person and talk through load selection with someone who shoots locally. Hill Country Outfitters serves customers in the nearby cities of Kerrville, Universal City, Boerne, New Braunfels, and Seguin, keeping a working inventory built around what hunters, defenders, and competitive shooters across the Texas Hill Country actually use.

Federal law requires ammunition buyers to be at least 18 for rifle and shotgun cartridges and 21 for handgun cartridges, and Texas follows those age thresholds without imposing additional state-level permits or registration on ammunition purchases. Buyers prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms are equally prohibited from possessing ammunition, so confirm eligibility before placing an order. Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations may apply when discharging certain loads during specific hunting seasons or on designated lands.

Transport ammunition in original packaging or a dedicated container, kept separate from loaded firearms during travel whenever practical, and store reserves in a climate-controlled area away from heat sources and solvents. For questions about availability, special-order calibers, or bulk pricing, contact the shop directly and the team will help match your needs to current stock.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ammunition

1. What does the grain measurement on an ammunition box mean?

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Grain refers to the weight of the projectile itself, with one grain equal to 1/7000th of a pound. Heavier grain bullets generally retain energy at distance, while lighter grain bullets often deliver flatter trajectories at typical ranges.

2. What is the difference between FMJ and JHP ammunition?

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Full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds feature a lead core fully encased in copper or brass and are typically used for range practice and training. Jacketed hollow point (JHP) rounds have an exposed cavity at the tip designed to expand on impact, making them the standard choice for personal defense.

3. Can I shoot +P ammunition in any handgun chambered for the caliber?

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Only firearms specifically rated by the manufacturer for +P pressures should be used with +P loads, since these cartridges generate higher chamber pressures than standard SAAMI specifications. Check your owner’s manual or the slide markings before loading +P rounds.

4. How should I store ammunition for long-term reliability?

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Keep ammunition in a cool, dry location with stable temperature and low humidity, ideally in sealed containers with desiccant packs. Properly stored modern ammunition can remain reliable for decades.

5. Is steel-cased ammunition safe to shoot in my firearm?

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Most modern firearms can safely fire steel-cased ammunition, though some manufacturers advise against it for warranty reasons or due to harder primers and bimetal jackets that may accelerate wear. Always consult your firearm’s owner’s manual before extended use.

6. What shot size should I use for upland bird hunting versus waterfowl?

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Upland hunters commonly use lead shot in sizes 6 through 8 for birds like quail, dove, and pheasant. Waterfowl hunters are required to use non-toxic shot such as steel, bismuth, or tungsten, typically in sizes BB through 4 depending on the species.

7. Why does some rimfire ammunition perform inconsistently between firearms?

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Rimfire cartridges, particularly .22 LR, are sensitive to chamber dimensions, barrel harmonics, and bullet seating, so the same load can produce different group sizes in different firearms. Many shooters test several brands to find the load their specific firearm prefers.

8. Can I buy ammunition online and have it shipped to my home in Texas?

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Texas allows direct shipment of ammunition to residential addresses for buyers who meet federal age requirements, with no state permit required. Some carriers and retailers may apply their own restrictions, so confirm shipping policies at checkout.