[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Magtech .308A

Posted: 6/27/2009 5:58:07 PM EDT

I've seen some of this stuff showing up lately. I'm wondering if it is any good & if it's safe to use in an M1A?

Posted: 6/27/2009 6:45:16 PM EDT

[#1]

Short answer.
There are much better loads available.
Avoid.

Posted: 6/27/2009 6:52:23 PM EDT

[#2]

I kinda wondered when it turned out to be cheaper than WWB.

Thanks for the answer.

Posted: 6/27/2009 7:40:13 PM EDT

[#3]

I bought a case last year. It is about half as accurate as Wolf. Not impressive for the price.

Posted: 6/28/2009 4:35:27 AM EDT

[#4]

I like the magtech. it has proven to be 2-4 MOA open sight and 2-3 with scope. Lot year 74,76,77 all shoot to the exact same point of impact for me at 100-200-300. Absolute no zero shift...
It is actually Brazillian and stay away from lot year 75!

Posted: 6/28/2009 8:18:31 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I like the magtech. it has proven to be 2-4 MOA open sight and 2-3 with scope. Lot year 74,76,77 all shoot to the exact same point of impact for me at 100-200-300. Absolute no zero shift...
It is actually Brazillian and stay away from lot year 75!

As in 1974, 1975 ect...?

The stuff I'm talking about is brand new.

Posted: 6/28/2009 8:55:32 AM EDT

[#6]

It is packed in blue and white boxes 50 rounds per case and it says lot 74 etc. It has a head stamp of CBC. I have not seen any new production stuff, just this repacked...

Posted: 6/28/2009 9:09:52 AM EDT

[#7]

This is the stuff I'm talking about: http://sgcusa.com/Ammunition-Rifle/c3_28/p772/Magtech-.308-Winchester-Case-(308A)/product_info.html

Posted: 6/28/2009 9:43:07 AM EDT

[#8]

Ive shot some.

For plinking ammo, its ok. Accuracy is ~2-3MOA, and the brass is reloadable. If you can get it for a decent price, go for it.

Posted: 6/28/2009 9:43:59 AM EDT

[#9]

Still Brazilian and still junky.
Current ammunition is made in a commercial plant set up by Remington.

AFAIK surplus military ammunition cannot be imported any longer.

Posted: 6/28/2009 11:57:05 AM EDT

[#10]

the box pictured on that website is lot year 1970

Posted: 6/28/2009 12:39:52 PM EDT

[#11]

Okay, that must what the "L-70" means. I didn't know that. I just assumed it was new.

Thanks.

Posted: 6/28/2009 12:43:13 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Ive shot some.

For plinking ammo, its ok. Accuracy is ~2-3MOA, and the brass is reloadable. If you can get it for a decent price, go for it.

That's mainly what I was looking at for, since primers are scarce & I want to get some trigger time with my M1A.

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