MkVII target ammunition

[dieppe42]

I picked up a box of DA 1944 MkVII .303 a couple of weeks back and was told it was DCRA target ammunition. Standard looking round but with a green painted stripe around the cases. Whats' the dope on this stuff and is it scarce or ???? Thanks, Liam

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[TonyE]

Yes, it is match ammunition. The DCRA ammo was identified by a different sequence of coloured rings around the case each year. They can be green, purple or black and up to four rings IIRC. I don't have a list showing which marking equates to which year but the date in the headstamp should be a good guide. Single items are not particularly rare, even here in the UK, so I imagine fairly easy to find in Canada.

Regards
TonyE

[dieppe42]

Thank you Tony for the information......muchly appreciated ! Liam

[Surpmil]

There was also the batch made in 1950, which is not banded, but uses 1945 cases, nickel plated primers and a purple annulus. Very good stuff.

[dieppe42]

The added information is appreciated ..... Liam