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Pond, James Pond · November 9, 2013, 03:24 AM

I have shot 9mm Barnaul, and had some primer issues. This was for range practice and some competition use, so not critical to my well being.

I have also been offered Barnaul .308 for my rifle. It is cheap and acceptable for practice, but I was warned that it would not be particularly accurate beyond 100m.

So the question is, is €30 a year (based on your 100rd estimate), compared to €125 a year worth it when you know that the ammo will probably not be doing your shooting justice. How will you know that you aim is improving/getting worse if the ammo will not reliably show up your mistakes or achievements?

An extra €95 a year would give you the possibility of far more beneficial training. For example, investigate Norma Jatkmatch ammo. I would say avoid it: false economy!!

November 9, 2013, 03:24 AM	#4
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	I have shot 9mm Barnaul, and had some primer issues. This was for range practice and some competition use, so not critical to my well being. I have also been offered Barnaul .308 for my rifle. It is cheap and acceptable for practice, but I was warned that it would not be particularly accurate beyond 100m. So the question is, is €30 a year (based on your 100rd estimate), compared to €125 a year worth it when you know that the ammo will probably not be doing your shooting justice. How will you know that you aim is improving/getting worse if the ammo will not reliably show up your mistakes or achievements? An extra €95 a year would give you the possibility of far more beneficial training. For example, investigate Norma Jatkmatch ammo. I would say avoid it: false economy!! __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.