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Posted: 9/1/2008 1:02:23 PM EDT

Does anybody have any experience with this ammo. I have never heard of it but a friend has some he wants to sale. It is brass case, non corrosive and reloadable. The markings on the bottom of the case is C J 93. Just want to know if is a least good for plinking, just don't want to buy crap.

Thanks

Jimmy

Posted: 9/1/2008 1:54:17 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes, good ammo. Back in the day I could pick up a case for $69.

Posted: 9/1/2008 6:31:23 PM EDT

[#2]

Yeah out of my STG-556 and AR15, it's hotter and more accurate than PP M193. Pretty good stuff.

Posted: 9/2/2008 5:25:10 AM EDT

[#3]

may be corrosive. I shot some of this stuff years ago even though it is marked non-corrosive the bolt was stuck closed and need a rubber hammer to get it opened. be aware the chicoms might not be sure what they make.

Posted: 9/2/2008 6:20:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
may be corrosive. I shot some of this stuff years ago even though it is marked non-corrosive the bolt was stuck closed and need a rubber hammer to get it opened. be aware the chicoms might not be sure what they make.

It is *not* corrosive.

Posted: 9/2/2008 12:13:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Been hot in my experience and non-corrosive...

Posted: 9/2/2008 5:40:29 PM EDT

[#6]

Good stuff i still have some left from the early 90's took some out over the summer worked fine in my Bushamster

Posted: 9/2/2008 8:15:13 PM EDT

[#7]

Is this the same stuff as the yellow box Norinco stuff?

I just picked up 29 boxes of it (marked China North Industries Corporation).

If it is the same stuff, how much does our friend want for it?

My headstamp only has the CJ, and a symbol that I cannot make out. No date stamp.

Posted: 9/2/2008 8:43:40 PM EDT

[#8]

Wow, people still have that Norinco ammo lying around? I shot up all mine years ago. Or is it illegal rounds smuggled in from Canada?

Posted: 9/2/2008 9:48:16 PM EDT

[#9]

I've still got a K left of Yellow box and a K of the Red/Black box stuff

Posted: 9/2/2008 10:25:17 PM EDT

[#10]

I still got a substantial stash of the stuf that is iron core ball,was that the 'Armor Piercing" stuff the libshits and banners whined about?

Posted: 9/3/2008 7:38:51 AM EDT

[#11]

Its good stuff and seems to have less flash suppressant then others as it puts on a show when fired, ecspecially in F/A. Never did a accuracy check with it but it isnt corrosive, think mine is headstamped C J 93 I have 200 rnds left i would trade for M855/SS109?

Posted: 9/3/2008 10:14:46 AM EDT

[#12]

I thought I had a case of this ammo around but I went and looked and seen it's ChinaSports in .308 instead.

Posted: 9/3/2008 3:35:34 PM EDT

[#13]

I saved a little from days gone by

I also have a little 7.63x39 lead core only..

I almost hate to use it.. what else can you do with it

Not much left now

Posted: 9/3/2008 9:41:18 PM EDT

[#14]

What is the stuff worth? The yellow box 223?

Posted: 9/3/2008 10:29:53 PM EDT

[#15]

Good stuff. I just shot a cas through my SIG 556, and FS2000.

Posted: 9/3/2008 10:54:52 PM EDT

[#16]

Pretty good stuff. Full power, definitely nice plinking ammo. I bought a couple thousand rounds of yellow box back in 89 and still have several hundred left.
Brass seems a little brittle however. I have had a case seperation or two in .223 AKs, but never any such problem in the tighter chamber of an AR. I personally wouldn't reload on the norinco casings though.

Posted: 9/4/2008 12:29:51 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Or is it illegal rounds smuggled in from Canada?

Hey if we had any we wouldn't let anyone have it....

Posted: 9/4/2008 3:21:12 AM EDT

[#18]

Buddy bought some Yellow Boxed .223 marked non corrsoisve i think (been a few years)...Unsure if the ammo got switched out becuase the box looked like it was opened a few times, but it rusted my buddies Mini14.

I like Chinese guns ALOT...But I never trusted claims of being non corrosive..

Posted: 9/4/2008 3:53:56 PM EDT

[#19]

It shot very nice in my mini14, except one round was overloaded extreme, and destroyed the bolt end and extractor. Heard the louder bang, felt the extreme recoil and it did alot of damage . Dont trust it, pass on it, and be safe . It may never happen again but why chance it.

Posted: 9/4/2008 8:45:37 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
It shot very nice in my mini14, except one round was overloaded extreme, and destroyed the bolt end and extractor. Heard the louder bang, felt the extreme recoil and it did alot of damage . Dont trust it, pass on it, and be safe . It may never happen again but why chance it.

Hell, I've seen Federa lblow the extractor out of a G27. I've seen all kinds of malfunctions with M855 (not XM, the real stuff during my time in), and I can bet that every brand has had an issue.

Posted: 9/6/2008 8:11:08 AM EDT

[#21]

Your correct, any ammo can be a problem. I believe you just increase the odds of problems with junk ammo. I have had ammo blow primers and case ends, but never anything as over loaded as this ammo. Its never good to compromise on ammo to save a few bucks. I am just pointing out my experience with this ammo, and its not on the same quality level as some of the other cheaper ammo. Be careful and safe.

Posted: 9/6/2008 8:54:49 AM EDT

[#22]

I've used a few thousand rounds of the Norinco yellow box. Always liked the stuff. Wasn't the most accurate or clean but not bad. Always functioned good for me. Still have about 500 rounds left I think.

Also got a couple of those 800 round tuna cans of 5.56 laying around that I bought in the 80s. Not sure what brand it is.

Ahhh, those were the days when ammo was $70-$100 a 1000 and $450 ARs and $800 Galils were the norm.

Posted: 9/6/2008 9:32:48 AM EDT

[#23]

yes. its funny to see "old yellower" box ammo back out on the market, at 6 to 8 bucks a box -haha People pulling it out to sell.

Posted: 9/6/2008 10:51:23 AM EDT

[#24]

One thing to note: that brass is "variable" in quality, so once it's fired, RECYCLE it, don't try to reload it.

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