308 surplus

[Stevo]

I've used the SA in my m305 and it works good for me. Was there any indication as to where the 7.62 will be from - is it SA?

I hope that Canada Ammo will also have some 7.62 x 54r in soon as well...

There's been no indication from CanAm regarding the ammo's origin.

I did manage to find 5 boxes of '77 IVI 7.62 and one box of Santa Barbara 7.62 at a gunshow today. Paid a bit too much, but I've never shot either type before. I'm sure my newly painted N14 will eat it all up.

[K31]

That sure looks like a fun rifle! How long is the barrel? Is muzzle blast painful? How is the scope mount attached?

[Stevo]

That sure looks like a fun rifle!

It's a very well-balanced, pleasant to shoot rifle. And a lot of fun.

How long is the barrel?

- 18.5 inches

Is muzzle blast painful?

- no, it's quieter than my 14.5 inch AR. If it had a brake instead of a flash suppressor, it would seem a lot louder to the shooter.

How is the scope mount attached?

- mount is a Springfield Armory Scout Mount. It clamps around the barrel.

[K31]

Drroooolll!

[Pblatzz]

I've never used the SA surplus as I've still got a lot of the FNM. The FNM shoots 1 3/4-2 inches out of my AIA No4Mk4, but I haven't shot it out of my M305 yet.

The FNM is "very good ammo", SA is ok but not as accurate (My experience). The Austrian "Hirtenburger" is about the same as the SA, good but not as good as the FNM.

I have shot these brands in my Tikka 565 and my Sportco.

Pete

[Dimitri]

it's supposed to be $300/1000 shipped.

Looks like I need to start saving up for ammo for my Loaded M1A.

Dimitri

[Stevo]

Looks like I need to start saving up for ammo for my Loaded M1A.

Dimitri

The ammo doesn't seem to be in any hurry to arrive and CanAm is playing his cards close to his chest. I wouldn't be surprised if, given the massive increases in ammo prices we've seen, his actual price is considerably higher than $300/k.

Time to buy that VZ58 and put the AR back in the case, I guess.

[Dimitri]

Stevo,

That is true, still if its cheaper then buying Remington UMC 308Win I'd still have to consider it for plinking ammo. It was 65 cents a round last time I bought a bunch of UMC. So at 30 cents a round its a good buy, even at 50 cents a round I'd have to consider it. Thats assuming UMC isn't more then it was a couple of months ago.

Dimitri

[Stevo]

Stevo,

That is true, still if its cheaper then buying Remington UMC 308Win I'd still have to consider it for plinking ammo. It was 65 cents a round last time I bought a bunch of UMC. So at 30 cents a round its a good buy, even at 50 cents a round I'd have to consider it. Thats assuming UMC isn't more then it was a couple of months ago.

Dimitri

True. The South African 7.62 is selling around $.50/each so I think that's probably an upper limit (for now) on what the CanAm stuff will go for. I'm guessing it won't be more than $400/k, if and/or when it arrives. If it comes it at the $300/k price it's a bargain and I'll have to find more room in the ammo bunker for it.

[Dimitri]

I've thought of visiting Williams Arms and picking up a few of the 140 round battle packs, but I haven't had the chance yet and still debating about it, as its not boxer primed. I know trivial, but UMC is, meaning I can eventually use that Lee Reloading press I bought from Ellwood Epps after I pick up some dies for it.

Still that reminds me I need to price out the cost of 155gr Match Kings, thinking of making a "target" load for my M1A with them once I start reloading.

Dimitri