Magtech Ammo

Overview of Magtech Ammunition

Magtech is a Brazilian ammunition brand operated by CBC Global Ammunition, one of the largest small-arms ammunition manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1990, Magtech produces a broad range of handgun, rifle, and rimfire ammunition with a particular strength in affordable brass-case FMJ range loads across the most popular handgun calibers. CBC's scale — the company manufactures billions of rounds annually across multiple facilities — gives Magtech access to tightly controlled components and large-scale quality testing infrastructure that keeps per-round cost competitive while maintaining reliable consistency.

Magtech's core value proposition is simple: quality brass-case, boxer-primed ammunition at a price point that makes high-volume range training practical. The Sport line covers the widest selection of handgun calibers in both brass and steel case, and Magtech's First Defense line extends the brand into defensive JHP loads. For a full review of Magtech's 9mm performance, see our Magtech 9mm review.

Popular Magtech Ammo by Caliber

• Magtech 9mm: 9mm 115gr FMJ brass case (9A), 1,000 rounds and 9mm 124gr FMJ brass case (9B), 1,000 rounds for range training, plus 9mm 147gr FMJ-FN subsonic (9G), 1,000 rounds for suppressed pistols. Steel-case option: 9mm 115gr FMJ steel case (9AS), 1,000 rounds at the lowest per-round cost we carry in 9mm steel.
• Magtech .40 S&W: .40 S&W 180gr FMC flat nose (40B), 1,000 rounds — a reliable and affordable choice for high-volume .40 S&W range training.
• Magtech .357 Magnum: .357 Magnum 158gr FMJ-FN (357D), 1,000 rounds — flat nose profile cuts clean holes in paper targets. One of the most cost-effective .357 Magnum range loads available.
• Magtech .44 Magnum: .44 Magnum 240gr SJSP (44A), 1,000 rounds — jacketed soft point for controlled expansion on game or in defensive applications.
• Magtech 22 LR: 22 LR 40gr LRN (22B), 500-round bottle — standard velocity lead round nose for high-volume plinking and general range use.

Best Magtech Ammo for Specific Uses

Why Buy Magtech Ammo from BulkMunitions?

• In stock and ready to ship. We only list ammunition that is physically in our warehouse. No backorders.
• Next-business-day shipping from our Knoxville, TN warehouse on orders placed before our daily cutoff.
• Some of our lowest cost-per-round pricing. Magtech brass-case FMJ in 1,000-round cases consistently delivers among the lowest per-round prices we carry across 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 Mag, and .44 Mag.
• We tithe 10% of profits to Christian-based, 2A-supporting organizations every quarter, and our customers vote on where it goes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magtech ammo good quality?

Yes. Magtech is produced by CBC Global Ammunition, one of the largest small-arms manufacturers in the world, with the scale and quality control infrastructure to deliver consistent performance at a competitive price. Brass-case FMJ loads use boxer-primed, reloadable cases and clean-burning propellants that feed reliably in a wide range of pistol platforms. For a detailed breakdown of Magtech's 9mm performance, see our Magtech 9mm review. For range training where consistent cycling matters, Magtech is a reliable and cost-effective choice alongside brands like PMC and Federal American Eagle.

Where is Magtech ammo made?

Magtech is manufactured in Brazil by CBC (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos), founded in 1926 and one of the largest ammunition manufacturers in the world. CBC operates under the CBC Global Ammunition umbrella and supplies military, law enforcement, and civilian markets globally. Magtech is CBC's primary civilian-market brand for the U.S. sporting market.

Is Magtech brass-case ammo reloadable?

Yes. Magtech's Sport line uses boxer-primed brass cases that are fully reloadable, making it an economical choice not just at purchase but for handloaders who want to reload the brass after firing. Magtech's steel-case line (9AS) is not reloadable. If reloadability matters to you, stick with the brass-case 9A, 9B, 40B, 357D, or 44A loads rather than the steel-case 9AS option.

More About Magtech Ammunition

Magtech was launched in 1990 as the civilian-market brand for CBC, the Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos, a Brazilian ammunition manufacturer founded in 1926 by Italian immigrants in São Paulo, Brazil. CBC grew through the 20th century to become one of the largest small-arms ammunition producers in the world, supplying military and law enforcement markets across South America, Europe, and Africa. The Magtech brand was created specifically to bring CBC's manufacturing scale and quality control to the U.S. and international sporting ammunition market.

CBC's primary competitive advantage is vertical integration at scale. The company manufactures its own brass, primers, projectiles, and propellants, which gives it control over component consistency that smaller manufacturers sourcing from third parties cannot match as reliably. That vertical integration, combined with the cost efficiencies of high-volume Brazilian manufacturing, is what allows Magtech to deliver brass-case, boxer-primed FMJ ammunition at per-round prices competitive with or below other well-known brands.

In the U.S. civilian market, Magtech has carved out a strong position as a value-oriented brass-case range training option, particularly in handgun calibers. Its 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 Magnum loads in 1,000-round cases have been a staple at BulkMunitions for shooters who want reloadable brass at an affordable price point. The brand also covers rimfire with its 22 LR line, and extends into defensive and hunting applications through jacketed soft point and hollow point loads in magnum revolver calibers.