Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Winchester’s USA line has always been the white-box backbone of American range work — bulk packaging, consistent ignition, and the kind of no-drama reliability you need when you’re burning through hundreds of rounds in a single afternoon. This 40 S&W 165 grain FMJ load comes packaged in a 400-round plastic ammo can, which means you carry one handle to the firing line instead of juggling eight 50-round boxes. The 165-grain full metal jacket bullet is a range and target projectile, designed to feed reliably through semi-automatic pistols and deliver repeatable accuracy without expansion on impact. Winchester loads these rounds to 1060 fps from a service-length barrel, generating 412 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle. That’s enough punch to cycle recoil-operated actions cleanly while keeping felt impulse manageable for extended training sessions.
Performance at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 40 S&W |
| Bullet weight | 165 grains |
| Bullet type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Muzzle velocity | 1060 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 412 ft-lbs |
| Rounds per can | 400 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Winchester |
The brass cases are Boxer-primed and reloadable, so once you’ve shot through the can, you can deprime, resize, and reload the hulls for another cycle. The ammo can itself is a sturdy plastic design with a carry handle and snap-on lid — it’s not the military-surplus steel you’d take into a humid basement for twenty-year storage, but it’s fine for a year or two in a climate-controlled space, and it’s lighter to haul. For competitive shooters, law enforcement qualifications, or anyone who needs to log practice time without spending match-grade money, this 40 cal ammo delivers the volume and consistency to support that work.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 21 years old for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearm safety: treat every firearm as if it is loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and know your target and what lies beyond it. Review the NSSF firearm safety rules for additional guidance.
- Verify that your state and municipality permit the purchase and possession of ammunition in this caliber and configuration. Some jurisdictions restrict ammunition sales or impose magazine capacity limits that may affect your order.
- This ammunition contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Use adequate ventilation when shooting indoors, wash hands after handling, and consult www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for additional information.
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