Is RG Always So Dirty?

[CC]

I shoot Hirt. I tried RG, and am supprised at how dirty it is. Is this normal for RG, or did I shoot a bad batch?...CC

[Rule .308]

I shot alot of the Hirty, CAVIM, FNM, Malaysian, and mixed headstamp Israeli initially when I got into the FAL thing years ago and have recently started shooting the RG stuff. The first 400 round can I bought was the god awfullest dirtiest stuff I have ever seen. After about 200 rounds the gas plug was nearly welded in place with powder residue. I bought a case of the stuff that Century had for sale and itis no more or less dirty than all the other headstamps I mentioned above. Accuracy is just about what it should be, about 1.5" @ 50 yards from the bench. My advice would be to check the date of your stuff and try to get a different date lot on the next RG purchase you make.

Rule .308

[This message has been edited by Rule .308 (edited December 24, 2000).]

[Skilter]

I don't care for the RG stuff too much. Spend an extra few bucks ($10-20 per 1000 rnds.)and get the Portugese stuff. I even like it better than Hirt. and it cost less. It is a lot cleaner than the RG stuff too.

[Ratlord]

Thanks for the warning. I was about to buy up a bunch of RG. Looks like I'll be going back to the Israeli stuff.

[gunplumber]

I believe the dirty part is a plasticiser - a flash retardant. Compare the flash of RG to Cleaner ammo



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[Skilter]

I could understand this regarding flash retardant, but I prefer to clean less. The RG stuff did seem a little more subdued, but my DSA would somtimes have extraction problems with it. It may have been that my rifle needed more oiling since I was breaking it in at the time. If I was in the jungle and not shooting at paper, I might prefer the RG stuff due to less flash.

BTW - Gunplumber, I hear your video is a must have, ... where can I get more info.?

Skilter