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Surplus ammo is ammo that was manufactured for a military, but was eventually not needed, and so sold to the private sector.

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What is the recommended best ammunition for a Springfield M1A 308 new gun?

depends on the use. Hunting? paper or home protection? Federal Winchester or Remington make ammo for this. There are surplus ammo you can find at a lower price them commercial hunting or match ammo. Make sure the surplus ammo does not have corrosive primers.


Where do you find surplus 30-06 military ammo?

Civilian Marksmanship program, gun shows, gun shops.


Where is cheapest place to buy ammo?

Depends on the ammo. For some of the military surplus calibers, it may be an on-line dealer. For everyday civilian calibers, one of the stores like Wal-Mart with a sporting goods department.


What substitute ammo can be used in a Mauser 7.65 Argentine rifle?

None. Just the 7.65x53. Some surplus ammo is still on the market (although it can be difficult to find), and there's also ammo being manufactured commercially by Norma and Privi Partisan (the Privi Partisan ammo might also be sold under the Wolf Gold name).


What types of products can be purchased from Army Surplus Stores?

The one that I go to has general army surplus like clothing and boots. They also have a large selection of airsoft guns. They also have survival and camping-type gear.


Is us surplus m1 carbine ammo corrosive?

No Ammunition made in the US for the M-1 carbine was never corrosive, since the gas piston is NOT meant to be disassembled by the user- which corrosive ammo would require. Some Chinese ammo was made in M-1 carbine with fake headstamps that was VERY corrosive.


Is a mosin nagant ammo too expensive for my first rifle?

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Where can you buy scope mounts and scopes the World War 2 style for a Mauser also surplus ammo?

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How much are 303 bullets?

If you mean CARTRIDGES for a .303 Enfield rifle, also known as .303 British, depends on which cartridge, and where you are. In Virginia in the US, civilian hunting ammo may retail for $35/ 20 rounds. Careful shopping for surplus ammo may be less.


How long can 38 special ammunition be stored at 74 degrees?

As long as you like. Storing ammo at room temperature isn't going to be the issue - humidity is going to be a much more worrisome factor than the 74 degree temperature. To avoid problems associated with humidity, store ammo in a military style ammunition (ammo) can with desiccant inside. Desiccant can be purchased at many hardware and sporting goods stores. Ammo cans can be purchased at most military surplus stores or at many gun shows.


What is the acronym of surplus?

surplus


What does the numbers on ammo mean?

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