460 Round Can - Surplus 7.62x51 Ammo -147 Grain FMJ M80 Ball - Made by PMC in South K

[morepoop4u]

http://www.sgammo.com/node/37418

about 43 cpr
boxer primed
non corrosive
magnetic bullet
ammo case included

[70ptta]

Anyone got any reviews on this ammo?

[Chevy2Nova]

I got the email and was wondering the same thing????

[Mr.Caketown]

Wasn't there another ammo site advertising these and Malaysian surplus with "chance of surface rust" ?

[HighRoad308]

I don't like the sound of "bi-metal jacket with lead core." This could mean the projectile's jacket is composed of a much harder alloy right? What does that mean for my barrel?

Also, 147 grain is typical for mil surplus right? For reference I'd be shooting out of an LR-308 pattern rifle. It has a 20" barrel with 1:10 rifling. Is this a good load for that setup?

[JustaBlokeAnywhere]

I'd buy it. But upon checking SG saw that shipping for 2 crates was only $20, but the taxes was almost another $40 bucks. Ugggg. Put the ammo at almost 50 cents a round.

I'll wait.

[shmoozy]

Anyone got any reviews on this ammo?

I bought 2 cases of it! It groups alright, about 2MOA at 100yrds from a trashcan used as a bench. Was shot from an M1A. The Bi-metal jacket didn't seem any more ferocious than any regular FMJ's or something similar.

A buddy picked up 4 cases. Between us, some of the cans com dirty, other come with the latch that doesn't engage at all (likely the bottom of a tall stack). But I haven't ran into any issues yet, nor has the humidity been extra high in one.

[Carcassonne]

I don't like the sound of "bi-metal jacket with lead core." This could mean the projectile's jacket is composed of a much harder alloy right? What does that mean for my barrel?

Also, 147 grain is typical for mil surplus right? For reference I'd be shooting out of an LR-308 pattern rifle. It has a 20" barrel with 1:10 rifling. Is this a good load for that setup?

Bimetal means two metals. There is no legal definition, so it could mean almost anything. It might even be used to describe an alloy. A standard FMJ has two metals, copper and lead, but I doubt that is what they mean by bimetal. Usually bimetal means two different metals bonded together. Plated lead bullet could be bimetal, but I think in the case of the 147gr FMJBT bullet they mean copper plated steel.

It is most likely military surplus or non-surplus made from military components. It should work in your AR-308. I have used bimetal Magtech in my guns and the bullet went somewhere near where I was aiming. It is definitely not match-grade ammo, but it is good for having fun at a lower cost than premium ammo.

I do not know if a bimetal bullet will wear out your barrel before the hot gasses from a 308 cartridge will erode your barrel. Chances are you will not shoot enough out of your 308 barrel to notice any wear, and if you do - consider the cost of a new barrel as a learning experience.


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[Regulator240]

Would be nice to see which one is more accurate if at all noticeable between the Malaysian surplus and this Korean surplus. Biggest difference I see is the Korean is reloadable brass.

[ir0nclash86]

If it was non magnetic I'd be all over it.

[morepoop4u]

My case came in and everything looks pretty good.

[skyscraper]

Where is this ammo sitting for 30+ years?

[stascom]

idk. but it's dry and not corroded. reeks of dusty warehouse.

[Motor Man]

Does it stick to a magnet?

[Chevy2Nova]

Yes its magnetic. Stated in OP's post