Headstamp Guide - Letters - U
U
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A Brief History
This cartridge was manufactured in Winchester’s Oxford, MS plant and packaged as Herter’s for sale to Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s.
Winchester began manufacturing products for the Herter’s line in early 2019.

A Brief History
This cartridge was manufactured in Winchester’s Oxford, MS plant and packaged as Herter’s for sale to Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s.
Winchester began manufacturing products for the Herter’s line in early 2019.

A Brief History
rimfire "U" with dot in center: Peters High Velocity 22 Long Rifle Shot, Peters Cartridge Division, Remington Arms Company, Inc. Bridgeport, Conn.

A Brief History
From the Remington website (http://www.remington.com/product-families/ammunition/umc/umc-handgun.aspx):
For nearly 140 years, the Union Metallic Cartridge Company name has been synonymous with some of the finest ammunition made in the United States. Since its beginning in 1867, UMC has blazed a trail of innovation in cartridge-making excellence that continues to this day. UMC was the first ammunition company to produce centerfire ammunition, the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, and super-accurate "Palma Match" target ammunition. All these milestones mean one thing: Experience - experience that translates into outstanding performance at a very attractive price.
At our UMC division, we make only first-quality product, in a limited line of popular specifications, so we can bring you the benefit of manufacturing efficiencies that keep costs low. The rifle and handgun ammunition we make today is the product of 140 years of design innovation and manufacturing excellence. So try UMC - and enjoy the experience.

A Brief History
From the Remington website (http://www.remington.com/product-families/ammunition/umc/umc-handgun.aspx):
For nearly 140 years, the Union Metallic Cartridge Company name has been synonymous with some of the finest ammunition made in the United States. Since its beginning in 1867, UMC has blazed a trail of innovation in cartridge-making excellence that continues to this day. UMC was the first ammunition company to produce centerfire ammunition, the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, and super-accurate "Palma Match" target ammunition. All these milestones mean one thing: Experience - experience that translates into outstanding performance at a very attractive price.
At our UMC division, we make only first-quality product, in a limited line of popular specifications, so we can bring you the benefit of manufacturing efficiencies that keep costs low. The rifle and handgun ammunition we make today is the product of 140 years of design innovation and manufacturing excellence. So try UMC - and enjoy the experience.

A Brief History
The United State Cartridge Company was incorporated in 1868 in Lowell, Massachusetts, by a group of investors including Benjamin F. Butler, a lawyer, entrepreneur and brigadier-general in the Union Army during the Civil War.

A Brief History
Produced by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company founded in Bridgeport CT in 1867. Merged with Remington Arms Company in 1912 to become Remington U.M.C.
"SH" refers to the solid head construction (as opposed to the folded head construction).
The 40-82 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) was introduced ~1885 for the Model 1886 Lever-action rifle/Winchester Single Shot Rifle and produced until ~ 1935.

A Brief History
Underwood Ammo was started in 2013. They offer both rifle and handgun calibers on their website. Some products utilize monolithic bullets. According to their website, "UNDRWD" also appears to be a headstamp used on their products.
Contact information:
618-965-2109