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ZeusOne · January 17, 2001, 03:03 PM

Based on past experience buying loose boxes, I eagerly bought a tin. The stuff I got: It's original package surplus GI ball, brass case, boxer primed (i.e. reloadable). Mixed headstamps indicating U.S. 1941/42 manufacture (WWC, RP, etc).

Reliable. Accurate. Consistent. Recoil/shooting characteristics are much better than the usual cheap stuff.

Cheap - equates to less than $8/box of 50. Getting down close to roll-your-own cost, and lots of good brass to reload. More practice, for less.

Cleaning? Gotta do it anyway. The extra step is easy and quick, and anyone who shoots corro military surplus in other applications will find a .45 auto procedure almost pleasant in comparison.

Opening the tin? Less than 10 minutes with a hacksaw and pliers, and toss what's left of the can.

Heck, if I didn't reload, I'd buy more. Just might anyway!

Mind you, my experiences with the stuff I've bought, and in my guns.

January 17, 2001, 03:03 PM	#9
ZeusOne Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: The hills of Western MD Posts: 237	Based on past experience buying loose boxes, I eagerly bought a tin. The stuff I got: It's original package surplus GI ball, brass case, boxer primed (i.e. reloadable). Mixed headstamps indicating U.S. 1941/42 manufacture (WWC, RP, etc). Reliable. Accurate. Consistent. Recoil/shooting characteristics are much better than the usual cheap stuff. Cheap - equates to less than $8/box of 50. Getting down close to roll-your-own cost, and lots of good brass to reload. More practice, for less. Cleaning? Gotta do it anyway. The extra step is easy and quick, and anyone who shoots corro military surplus in other applications will find a .45 auto procedure almost pleasant in comparison. Opening the tin? Less than 10 minutes with a hacksaw and pliers, and toss what's left of the can. Heck, if I didn't reload, I'd buy more. Just might anyway! Mind you, my experiences with the stuff I've bought, and in my guns.