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Post by HighCotton on Apr 12, 2010 9:20:23 GMT -5
This ammo came with the Winchester Model 88 I received from from my Father-in law. Can anyone supply me with information on this ammo? Twelve of the boxes ( a mix of XM118 and M118)are unopened. I have a little info after a google search but very sketchy. Can this ammo be used safely being 1965-1966 vintage? What about use in the .308 M-88? Should I keep the boxes as unopened, ie., Are they worth more to a collector? What is meant by MATCH ammo? I'll probably take a few boxes to my trusted gunshop to get more insight, too.  |
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Post by omegahunter on Apr 12, 2010 10:17:48 GMT -5
I sent a question to Federal and will let you know if they have any information on the ammo. My guess is that the primers still may be made with corrosive components. They are probably worth a lot more to a collector (maybe even Federal) than if you were to use them even if they are not corrosive.
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Post by drs on Apr 12, 2010 11:23:48 GMT -5
These might be a little "Hot" for your Winchester M-88 so I would check-up on this before firing them. Also they are Non-corrosive.
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Post by omegahunter on Apr 12, 2010 15:00:24 GMT -5
Greetings,
Unfortunately, we do not have information available on Lake City
produced ammunition in that time frame.
Thank you
The reply that I got back from Federal. Does no one perpetuate records anymore?
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 12, 2010 17:13:45 GMT -5
Omega and drs:
Thanks for the information. I stopped by and talked to my buddies at Beech Grove Firearms and got a more details. It turns out the ammo is probably a bit hot as you say. They said they would recommend closer to a 150 gr bullet for target. One fellow in the store recognized the box (he was in the Army/'Nam) and said that it was used by the military at the National Matches and that Lake City was the ammo plant in Independence Missouri. He said the Match loads would be more of a target/sniper load. He recommended not using the ammo and finding someone who was a collector that appreciated it or just keep it. He also said he has used the Hornady .308 Win . in 155 grain TAP FPD on coyotes and recommends it highly - said it was "devastating" on the 'yotes.
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Post by danf on Apr 12, 2010 21:11:44 GMT -5
There's a guy on SP that is a cartridge collector, I'll send him a PM and see what he says. Might take a day or two- don't do anything silly in the meantime. ;D
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 13, 2010 5:49:39 GMT -5
Thanks danf. I plan to sit on the ammo for a good bit - at least until I gain some more knowledge and information.
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Post by drs on Apr 13, 2010 6:55:58 GMT -5
Back in the early 1970's; I bought 100 rounds of .308 ammo that was surplus ammo. I fired a few and found they were a little too hot for a sporting rifle. I pulled the bulllets & dumped the powder and reloaded them with a milder load & soft point bullets.
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Post by danf on Apr 14, 2010 16:32:27 GMT -5
Got a reply back- "That is some good ammo. It is non-corrosive, should shoot real well if kept stored in a cool dry place. Some collectors would go for this, but at maybe $20-20 per box." I'm assuming he means $20-$25/box, maybe $20-$30. I've asked for clarification.  But, it sounds like it's not a high-dollar ammo for collectors. |
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 14, 2010 16:48:10 GMT -5
Cool deal danf. Thanks for the feedback and for now, I'll just hold on to the ammo and try a few different rounds to see what works best.
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Post by danf on Apr 14, 2010 19:46:55 GMT -5
Got the clarification-
"20-30
It's standard 308 match ammo, nothing hot."
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 14, 2010 21:14:20 GMT -5
Thanks danf. It will probably be a while before we start testing some ammo, but I appreciate the information.
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But, it sounds like it's not a high-dollar ammo for collectors.