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    CDN bandoleers were 6 pocket, 60 rds...different again. I'd guarantee that what's stamped outside is what you get...even before the explanation from Krinko. Don't second guess the ammo techs.
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    Looking at the BKI, that must be some of the last 7.62 that RG made that was in chargers and packed in bandoliers..! Given it was packed in light wood, I suspect it was for cadets.. and it would be very interesting to find out how it came onto the civilian market..! All RG 7.62 is now either linked or in cartons for snipers..I suspect it is because you can't really load loose rounds in bandoliers without chargers, and none of our current 7.62 sniper rifles are charger loading..!
    Iraq and Afghan caused a huge lump to be taken out of the 7.62 stockpile that was not really budgeted for.. significant stock was bought in from foreign manufacturers. It will be some time before stocks are in a state that surpluses are available for sale.. even then, there is no political will to supply ammunition to the civilian market...
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    Do they ever batch test stored ammunition? to clarify what I am asking if they need SA ammo do they take a random sample from the amount prior to being shipped and ensure it is up to the required spec's. I would surmise from observing Aus Army magazines that we located next to a highway years ago that the storage of ammunition for temp/humidity would be rigidly controlled. TIA

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    Tests take place at interval here and storage is very deliberate and specific. We rotate ammo out of service at a given date regardless of how perfect or new it still looks.
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    UKicon ammunition is subject to routine proof testing, although with the last two unpleasantnesses most of the current stock of SAA is pretty new..

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    Quote Originally Posted by bombdoc View Post
    with the last two unpleasantnesses most of the current stock of SAA is pretty new
    Ours too. Funny how that works...
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    I'm sure that there's no demand for 7.62mm sniper/green spot now as the last 7.62 sniper is now obsolete and fully withdrawn

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    Whats the go now Peter and what did the B A decide on there is so much floating out there now 338LM, 460 Steyr, 375 Chey Tac, 416 Barret, 50 Barret, 300 Win Mag, 408 Chey Tac, 375 Ruger on and on till the cows come home.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie View Post
    Question for the Brits here. I have this unopened crate of Radway Green 7.62 x51 Ammo. what is the meaning of: 5 in CHR and 75 in BDR
    5 on a stripper and 75 in a bandoleer. Would you consider selling it?

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    With a date of 1994 it will most definitely be green nylon REMPLOY bandoliers and for Cadets IMHO
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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