Belted 7.62 NATO

[stencollector]

That can also happen with 4bit ammo....4 ball 1 tracer. When it's really dry out the guys remove the tracer rounds (every fifth round) out of a belt because of the fire risk. Without knowing the full story of the origions of your ammo, it is hard to determine which reason is more likely.

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[Stevo]

That can also happen with 4bit ammo....4 ball 1 tracer. When it's really dry out the guys remove the tracer rounds (every fifth round) out of a belt because of the fire risk. Without knowing the full story of the origions of your ammo, it is hard to determine which reason is more likely.

My guess it that the previous owner may have removed and kept the tracer, if the belt originally contained it.

[Swagman]

That can also happen with 4bit ammo....4 ball 1 tracer. When it's really dry out the guys remove the tracer rounds (every fifth round) out of a belt because of the fire risk. Without knowing the full story of the origions of your ammo, it is hard to determine which reason is more likely.

Dear Stencollector
The box was labeled "Mixed Belt". Lot 44 MAL 1- 83 4B1T L2A Made in Malasia
That seems to confirm your suspicion about the tracer.
Thanks for your input.
Swagman