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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