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chiefr · November 29, 2012, 09:06 PM

I purchased some of the Iranian surplus 8mm Mauser ammo a few days ago. I am sure some of you have seen this stuff for sale.
In firing 20 rounds, 3 did not fire at all. I even attempted to fire the rounds a second time with the same result. 4 of the rounds were hangfires lasting 1/2 - 1 second. The remaining rounds all fired, however the group measured 7" @ 25yds.

Rifle was a VZ 24 that I normally get 2" groups at 50 - 75 yards.

Lucky for me I did not pay that much for the ammo.
Buyer Beware.

November 29, 2012, 09:06 PM	#1
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	8mm Surplus ammo issues. I purchased some of the Iranian surplus 8mm Mauser ammo a few days ago. I am sure some of you have seen this stuff for sale. In firing 20 rounds, 3 did not fire at all. I even attempted to fire the rounds a second time with the same result. 4 of the rounds were hangfires lasting 1/2 - 1 second. The remaining rounds all fired, however the group measured 7" @ 25yds. Rifle was a VZ 24 that I normally get 2" groups at 50 - 75 yards. Lucky for me I did not pay that much for the ammo. Buyer Beware.