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Posted: 6/28/2016 10:16:44 AM EDT

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Well I received this this morning.

Dear Valued Customer,

I am sorry to inform you that we have to cancel your order. We can not get Raufoss rounds at this time. The supplier will not sell us rounds due to new government regulations. We will keep everyone's information and contact you if we are able to get more rounds at a later time.

Posted: 6/28/2016 11:28:28 AM EDT

[#2]

Same here. I wonder if someone snitched. Anybody want to sell a round?

Posted: 6/28/2016 12:13:21 PM EDT

[#3]

Any other known reliable sources?
I got the email as well.

Posted: 6/28/2016 12:33:28 PM EDT

[#4]

how would one really know if they have a real Raufoss and not a repainted API round?

Posted: 6/28/2016 12:48:03 PM EDT

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Xray. I have a feeling those are real. I don't know if API rounds are still made.

Posted: 6/28/2016 2:07:59 PM EDT

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API and APIT are the standard belted loadouts for M2.

The best way to see if a Raufoss is fake in lieu of an xray is to put it side by side with an API round. It should be "fatter" in the ogive ara. It's perfectly obvious when you have real rounds.

I have some of the FN raufoss rounds and they are silver/green but the correct profile. I would suspect any US made silver and green rounds immediately as fake.

Posted: 6/28/2016 2:10:30 PM EDT

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Here's the archived thread for when someone was selling fakes on gunbroker.

https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=3&t=335255

Posted: 6/30/2016 12:24:23 PM EDT

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Well I received this this morning.

Dear Valued Customer,

I am sorry to inform you that we have to cancel your order. We can not get Raufoss rounds at this time. The supplier will not sell us rounds due to new government regulations. We will keep everyone's information and contact you if we are able to get more rounds at a later time.

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Damn that sucks. I'm pretty fortunate to get the two I ordered. The two I got look legit, the profile of the projectile isn't like anything else I have. Guess I'll tuck them away as collector pieces.

Posted: 7/6/2016 5:35:57 AM EDT

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Damn that sucks. I'm pretty fortunate to get the two I ordered. The two I got look legit, the profile of the projectile isn't like anything else I have. Guess I'll tuck them away as collector pieces.

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Well I received this this morning.

Dear Valued Customer,

I am sorry to inform you that we have to cancel your order. We can not get Raufoss rounds at this time. The supplier will not sell us rounds due to new government regulations. We will keep everyone's information and contact you if we are able to get more rounds at a later time.

Damn that sucks. I'm pretty fortunate to get the two I ordered. The two I got look legit, the profile of the projectile isn't like anything else I have. Guess I'll tuck them away as collector pieces.

After doing some thinking on this I'm kinda aggravated. I and a few others ordered before some others and we ordered 5. What 50bmg supply did was get the most cash first instead of filling orders as they came in. I have ordered from them in the past but after this I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Posted: 7/6/2016 9:26:33 AM EDT

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I think my order was ahead of others as well but I never got any. I ordered 20.
As far as I know there are no other places to get them in quantity and from a reliable source.

Posted: 7/6/2016 10:19:32 AM EDT

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Yea, they are unobtainable. I was going to order some more apit, incendiary and ball tips. They lost a customer over this.

Posted: 7/6/2016 12:21:56 PM EDT

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I ordered 2 of each APIT, AP, API, Incendiary, and ST in new brass. One of each for collecting and one of each just try even though I have shot AP and API.

Posted: 7/28/2016 11:51:50 AM EDT

[#13]

I thought about 9-10 years ago Mk211 cost about $7-8 per round, seriously doubt they have increased to that much now......

Posted: 7/29/2016 3:30:18 PM EDT

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Supply vs. Demand

Posted: 7/29/2016 3:57:58 PM EDT

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That's what the Military paid/pays for them, I have never seen any that cheap. Even before most people knew about them, the cheapest I've ever seen them for sale was $15 each.

That was about 20 years ago when all you ever saw was a couple for sale at one time. Not like the ammo cans full of them that come along now.

Supply and demand will only run the price up over $100+ if none are available in the future. That's what happens to stuff when it's no longer available. Look at blue tip .50 ammo and components, just the projos are running $1.50 or more. They used to be pennies but because they haven't been made since WWII and are almost extinct, everyone wants some.

If you can find any Raufoss for sale, buy them and put them in your ammo collection. In another 20 years they might be worth $500 each. Unless they stay on the market

Posted: 8/1/2016 12:15:22 PM EDT

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I jumped on the 2 I saw for $29ea from a reputable place. That's why I posted the pics above, & inquired if they were real...price as "cheap"

Posted: 8/6/2016 11:05:10 AM EDT

[#17]

Sweden Raufouss round, white over yellow.

Posted: 8/6/2016 5:01:20 PM EDT

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Sweden Raufouss round, yellow over white.

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You have such a cool collection jester. Im wanting to get the 2 different slap rounds to be my next purchase.

Posted: 8/17/2016 9:53:04 AM EDT

[#19]

Hey guy's, any intrest in just the bullet's to roll your own. thanks Don

Posted: 8/17/2016 12:35:49 PM EDT

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Depends on price, I may.

Posted: 8/17/2016 12:46:36 PM EDT

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Depends on price, I may.

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Depends on price, I may.

Same here

Posted: 8/17/2016 1:12:09 PM EDT

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Sweden Raufouss round, white over yellow.

<a href="http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/jestertooo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160805_175234_zpsfgsdwuoz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s484/jestertooo/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160805_175234_zpsfgsdwuoz.jpg</a>

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Gotta ask, story on the see through round?

Posted: 8/17/2016 9:31:30 PM EDT

[#23]

AR hunter, twenty apice. if you want pics ill e mail. thanks Don

Posted: 8/17/2016 10:14:35 PM EDT

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I sent you a pm.

Posted: 8/18/2016 10:58:27 AM EDT

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Gotta ask, story on the see through round?

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Sweden Raufouss round, white over yellow.

<a href="http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/jestertooo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160805_175234_zpsfgsdwuoz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s484/jestertooo/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160805_175234_zpsfgsdwuoz.jpg</a>

Gotta ask, story on the see through round?

MK323 navy round

http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2012armaments/Wednesday13983stoll.pdf

Posted: 8/18/2016 1:34:44 PM EDT

[#26]

Jestertoo,
Got any extra?

Posted: 8/31/2016 8:24:06 PM EDT

[#27]

I fired about a dozen rounds ( thru my bolt gun) and have maybe 5 round left in my collection.
It starts things on fire (that are flammable) quite well and a lot better than incendiary rounds for that app. No idea on penetration but on impact it make a starburst type impact and you can see a starburst damage on hard targets.

I had the chance to pick up some "R" rounds along with some SLAP ammo in a red colored sabot. I did not buy any of he SLAP ammo and which I had a few rounds now. I found the SLAP ammo more interesting .

If you have good eyes you can see a couple on the shelf~

Posted: 11/15/2016 11:07:01 AM EDT

[#28]

So did anyone get any? I have the opportunity to put some 50 down range and use a Phantom High Speed Camera, and would love to use some Mk211.

Posted: 11/15/2016 1:30:16 PM EDT

[#29]

I picked up some of the projos that were for sale, I keep them with a couple rounds that I have out of state.

It was worth the price as you rarely see them for sale.

Posted: 11/16/2016 10:23:08 AM EDT

[#30]

It still ticks me off what they did. Like another member said, I bet they sent out single units only so they could make more money.

Posted: 11/16/2016 10:28:30 AM EDT

[#31]

I also bought some for my collection. Got some new headstamps and extra projectiles.

Posted: 12/4/2016 2:23:57 AM EDT

[#32]

Does anyone have information on or a reference for the amount of PETN/RDX in the Mk 211 projectile?

Thanks!

Posted: 12/4/2016 1:25:09 PM EDT

[#33]

Here's what I got.

9.2gr of Zirconium
13gr I-136 Incendiary.
15.4gr Comp A-4 explosive.

Posted: 12/4/2016 1:46:04 PM EDT

[#34]

Many thanks for the quick and helpful reply!

Are those weights in grains or grams?

Also, do you have a published reference for the weights?

Much-appreciated!

Posted: 12/4/2016 2:33:29 PM EDT

[#35]

I think that it's grains, I got the info from Keith Pagel. Hes the 50 ammo guru for the FCSA and the rest of the world.
Seriously though, he knows his stuff and is a great person for info on the 50 BMG.

Posted: 12/4/2016 2:59:32 PM EDT

[#36]

Great work .50 Shooter, I really appreciate it!

Let me know if I can ever return the favor.

Happy Holidays and Best Regards,

Max

Posted: 12/4/2016 10:53:00 PM EDT

[#37]

I have a video of a night shot of one of these hitting a rather large boulder, shot out of a suppressed Barrett M99. I have no idea how to post it from my google drive however.

Posted: 12/6/2016 8:33:07 PM EDT

[#38]

load it to youtube set it to public then send us the link

Posted: 12/16/2016 1:04:47 AM EDT

[#39]

Failed To Load Title

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovKjk0_Lkh0

Posted: 12/18/2016 12:05:58 PM EDT

[#40]

I am a little surprised there is no regular commercial source for this ammunition...anyone know a type 10 that would be up to the challenge?

Posted: 12/21/2016 6:28:50 PM EDT

[#41]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovKjk0_Lkh0

Posted: 12/28/2016 12:56:07 PM EDT

[#42]

Hi guys, I have some more 211 bullets if your interested. Don

Posted: 12/28/2016 5:01:16 PM EDT

[#43]

P.M Inbound

Posted: 1/8/2017 10:33:47 AM EDT

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Well I received this this morning.

Dear Valued Customer,

I am sorry to inform you that we have to cancel your order. We can not get Raufoss rounds at this time. The supplier will not sell us rounds due to new government regulations. We will keep everyone's information and contact you if we are able to get more rounds at a later time.

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Does anyone have a SOURCE or line item regulation of these supposed NEW GOV REG's that restrict RAUFOSS rounds? Just curious.

~Will

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