Second hand ammo
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Haha neither, just a Swiss citizen having fun
But I did not know Sam Cummings and I just spent half an hour reading about him, fascinating stuff
stagpanther
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Now all you need is a train ticket to the Ukrainian border.
Mike Irwin
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"That 1940s vintage .45ACP might be corrosive. I think that it changed over to non-corrosive sometime in the early 1950s. "
1940s era .45 ACP loaded by American manufacturers or Government arsenals IS MOST DEFINITELY corrosive.
The ONLY WW II era ammunition that was loaded exclusively with non-corrosive primers was .30 M1 Carbine.
1940s era .45 ACP loaded by American manufacturers or Government arsenals IS MOST DEFINITELY corrosive.
The ONLY WW II era ammunition that was loaded exclusively with non-corrosive primers was .30 M1 Carbine.
Back in April I ordered 20 boxes of Geco .38 spl wad cutter for $ 18.-/box. Only 4 arrived as they were out of stock, the rest was on back order. It finally came with the invoice at the same price despite the general increase of ammo prices. Great shop to deal with.
Also got 150 rds of .357 Sig for $50.- from a private seller
And 224 rds of Swiss army 7.65 mm Parabellum (.30 Luger) for $60.- from another private seller
Also got 150 rds of .357 Sig for $50.- from a private seller
And 224 rds of Swiss army 7.65 mm Parabellum (.30 Luger) for $60.- from another private seller
"That 1940s vintage .45ACP might be corrosive. I think that it changed over to non-corrosive sometime in the early 1950s. "
1940s era .45 ACP loaded by American manufacturers or Government arsenals IS MOST DEFINITELY corrosive."
Not sure when the change to non-corrosive primers Occurred but have heard, 1951, 52, 53. Seems like no one has a clue for sure. Me? I play it safe and consider anything up to 1953 to be corrosive and treat it accordingly. 1954 on I consider safe. I know there's some 30-06 match ammo that was made sometime in the 1960s that was corrosive. There may have been some .308 match as well. All was made at a government arsenal, probably Lake City.
Paul B.
1940s era .45 ACP loaded by American manufacturers or Government arsenals IS MOST DEFINITELY corrosive."
Not sure when the change to non-corrosive primers Occurred but have heard, 1951, 52, 53. Seems like no one has a clue for sure. Me? I play it safe and consider anything up to 1953 to be corrosive and treat it accordingly. 1954 on I consider safe. I know there's some 30-06 match ammo that was made sometime in the 1960s that was corrosive. There may have been some .308 match as well. All was made at a government arsenal, probably Lake City.
Paul B.
I have shot tons of it in various calibers over the years, mostly 9mm but also 223, 45, 38 etc..
I’ve always found it to be consistent and accurate.
Then I bought this typically Swiss curiosity, a can of GP11 “Taschenmunition”, or pocket ammunition. As you may know, the Swiss militia soldiers kept their rifles at home, and were therefore given a sealed can of 24 rounds, to be only used in case of mobilisation and in order to reach a meeting point.
Precisely this reads :
Guidelines for pocket ammunition
This pocket ammunition is intended exclusively for personal protection during active duty, especially before reaching the designated duty station.
The pocket ammunition is to be presented at each service and during communal inspections.
Anyone who opens the box improperly or misuses the ammunition will be punished in accordance with the order concerning ammunition.
Federal Military Department, Bern 1970
I recently bought the modern version of the pocket ammunition GP 90 (Swiss version of the 5.56 NATO)
Not significant in terms of money, abt $ 50.- per box
However they are quite rare, since they were likely stolen from the army
Picked up a mix of ammo from a guy who sold his guns, .22 lr, 9mm, .38 spl, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .223. I paid $ 360 for the lot, 1450 rds of .22 and 860 rds of other calibers.
And a lot of 7.62X39 from another guy. His rifle didn’t like the steel case. My Norincos will swallow anything.
920 rounds of Barnaul
And 440 rounds of Bishkek, milsurp from the Kirghiz republic. $ 500 for 1360 rounds in total
And a lot of 7.62X39 from another guy. His rifle didn’t like the steel case. My Norincos will swallow anything.
920 rounds of Barnaul
And 440 rounds of Bishkek, milsurp from the Kirghiz republic. $ 500 for 1360 rounds in total