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CMOS · June 13, 2000, 06:57 AM

Jaeger, I think the alleged problems with regards to AR15 extractors and steel case ammo are theoretical extrapolations.

I don't know anyone who has had this problem with an AR, and I know lots of AR folks. One must admit though that the premise is sound - that steel case ammo will wear on the etractor more than brass case ammo. How much more? Who knows.

I have known severl AR enthusiasts who have had the laquer problem and case sizing problems with the Russian stuff.

In general I know very few who do shoot the Russian stuff as when it is known of any problems with a type of ammo, it's avoided like the plague.

IMHO, I will avoid the Russian ammo due to:
-powder inconsistancies
-really dirty to shoot
-variable case and OAL sizing
-and yes, I believ the steel will wear my extractor MORE then the brass
-Russian products tend to suck in general these days

Be safe.

CMOS

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June 13, 2000, 06:57 AM	#9
CMOS Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 1999 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,417	Jaeger, I think the alleged problems with regards to AR15 extractors and steel case ammo are theoretical extrapolations. I don't know anyone who has had this problem with an AR, and I know lots of AR folks. One must admit though that the premise is sound - that steel case ammo will wear on the etractor more than brass case ammo. How much more? Who knows. I have known severl AR enthusiasts who have had the laquer problem and case sizing problems with the Russian stuff. In general I know very few who do shoot the Russian stuff as when it is known of any problems with a type of ammo, it's avoided like the plague. IMHO, I will avoid the Russian ammo due to: -powder inconsistancies -really dirty to shoot -variable case and OAL sizing -and yes, I believ the steel will wear my extractor MORE then the brass -Russian products tend to suck in general these days Be safe. CMOS ------------------ NRA? Good. Now join the GOA! The NRA is our shield, the GOA will be our sword.