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7/10/2009 9:31:43 PM EDT
I will try to get some pics up tomorrow, but here is what i can tell you:
1st round
bullet tip is painted yellow:
headstamp is as follows:          
            50
(nothing)X(nothing)
            59

2nd round
bullet tip is white
headstamp as follows  
                                                         50
                                                  R     X    D
                                                         56    



3rd round
bullet is FMJ
headstamp as follows    
                                                            12.7
                                                              X
                                               SF-1-82       S

What can you tell me?
7/10/2009 9:37:21 PM EDT
[#1]
Avoid the Yellow Tip....pretty sure it's Dominican.  The 12.7 may be South African berdan primed stuff.

Maybe Kieth Pagel will get on and give you a better answer.  He's the Cartridge Guru around here.  Never have seen him stumped.

-David
7/10/2009 9:50:25 PM EDT
[#2]
Top to Bottom:

Dominican Republic AP.  Not more "ap" than a ball round.  Poor quality, Barrett prohibited it from being fired in their guns at one point, prohibited from FCSA competition at one point.  Some so bad, cores rattle when you shake the projo.  Relegate to collectible.

Dominican Republic API.  I wouldn't try to shoot it due to QC issues with yellow tip (above).  Relegate to collectible status.

French Ball.  May be a reload, as some original lots don't ignite, others do.  (Check with the seller)

Keith Pagel
FCSA / VHP Magazine
7/11/2009 8:53:32 AM EDT
[#3]
Thanks.

I definitely wont be shooting it based on your info.
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