Century Aussie ammo arrives, with pics

BoarValley · October 22, 2007, 13:26

MF67
The can was a little rusty on the outside, but the ammo looks good.

MACV · October 22, 2007, 13:34

How much $ ?

chromestarhustler · October 22, 2007, 15:34

thought it was supposed to be 80's

**Andy the Aussie** · October 22, 2007, 15:41

wow.....long time since I saw any of that vintage.....we were making it to shoot Commies in Asia then so you know it is good ....

ftierson · October 22, 2007, 16:38

Quote:

Originally posted by Andy the Aussie
wow.....long time since I saw any of that vintage.....we were making it to shoot Commies in Asia then so you know it is good ....

I think that I even remember shooting some of it then...

Forrest

ammolab · October 22, 2007, 20:19

Quote:

Originally posted by ftierson

I think that I even remember shooting some of it then...

Forrest

I understand why there is so much of this ammo left......the boat to Viet Nam was loaded full of Mutton and Fosters...... they had to leave the ammo behind!

**Andy the Aussie** · October 23, 2007, 00:47

Quote:

Originally posted by ammolab

I understand why there is so much of this ammo left......the boat to Viet Nam was loaded full of Mutton and Fosters...... they had to leave the ammo behind!

.....steak thanks....the Kiwis have the fetish for all things "sheep"

I would love to know what dusty corner this was found in...!!!!!!!

chromestarhustler · October 23, 2007, 15:41

some third world country not part of, or not bowing down to the un small arms nonproliferation. so probably stored in some tropical sh*t hole warehouse with no ac for 30 plus years

pogue warrior · October 23, 2007, 22:15

Cleaver Firearms was selling old L2A2 for $69/100 last year.

shootist87122 · October 23, 2007, 22:24

I knew CAI had something up their sleeves: Advertised verbally as 80s - yeah right. I hope the '67 shoots as good as the '80's;wish I had a box or two for side beside testing for funzies.

Sophicles · October 26, 2007, 01:18

Knew I should have backed off that

Just bought a case from Herb at Century. He said it was going quick.

flint_knapper · October 26, 2007, 06:17

Mine is dated June 1970, in great shape, packed real careful
just like what is pictured.

FAL GRUNT · October 26, 2007, 10:39

Ah marketing....

-myers

TaosBob101 · October 26, 2007, 11:56

Somebody can call their Century Rep. Heard this stuff was 3 years in getting the export wrappped up for final shippment. Don't make it easy do they ?

I'm having to get some through my favorite FFL. And he's rationing for the moment.

N8Gunnr · October 26, 2007, 14:08

Got my shipment today......MF 68

*at century...."Hyuck Hyuck Loooks like an "89" on that thar head stamp"
Rusty 30 cal cans,. contents look good.

Also ordered today some FNM .303 Brit NC/BE at .33/rnd in 50 rnd boxes

Item # AM1410 I do believe

Jimi X. · October 26, 2007, 16:06

I don't find this on Century's website.

ammolab · October 26, 2007, 16:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimi X.
I don't find this on Century's website.

"Special Email" sale/offer to FFL and C/R FFL holders.

RHUNTER513 · October 26, 2007, 17:24

GOT SHIPMENT TODAY, AMMO CANS HAD NO RUST, DATED 68, AMMO NICE AND CLEAN.

I GUESS CENTURY WAS READING THE DATE UPSIDE DOWN!

shootist87122 · October 26, 2007, 21:13

One of you guys that bought some, please chronograph. It will be interesting to see how the velocity compares to the newer stuff. FWIW, the '83 averages 2720 - 2730 fps and the '91 & '92 are close to 2,750. (Over a PACT chronograph using a 21" Imbel barrel @ ~9 Yds.)

RHUNTER513 · October 26, 2007, 21:51

SOMEONE ON M-14 FORUM CHROMOGRAPHED IT AT 2,809 FPS AVG.

IT IS UNDER AMMO BUNKER SECTION.

RHUNTER513

shootist87122 · October 26, 2007, 22:22

Quote:

Originally posted by RHUNTER513
SOMEONE ON M-14 FORUM CHROMOGRAPHED IT AT 2,809 FPS AVG.

IT IS UNDER AMMO BUNKER SECTION.

RHUNTER513

Thanks. I would like to see what some does in a FAL as well (preferably through a 21" barrel).

loneeagle308 · October 27, 2007, 01:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Andy the Aussie
wow.....long time since I saw any of that vintage.....we were making it to shoot Commies in Asia then so you know it is good ....

Whats wrong with using it to shoot commies these days Andy? Plenty of slant eyes here spying on us on behalf of the Panda Express. Spying is punishable by death at time of war. Whether you abide with the UCMJ or not.

**Andy the Aussie** · October 27, 2007, 01:48

Quote:

Originally posted by loneeagle308
Whats wrong with using it to shoot commies these days Andy?

......no argument from me but the Commies may take issue with it....

pogue warrior · October 27, 2007, 02:52

I'd bet that Raytrade buys this stuff up for export to protect their Highland brand.

**Andy the Aussie** · October 27, 2007, 03:10

Quote:

Originally posted by pogue warrior
I'd bet that Raytrade buys this stuff up for export to protect their Highland brand.

....could be but when all the war stock was cleaned out and exported to the US it was on the condition that it was not sold locally. I had a mate up at Myambat that loaded up a stack of it from storage there, I will give him a ring and see if there was any this old squirreled away, it would not surprise me.

Luis · October 27, 2007, 12:12

Word is from pretty reliable sources, this stuff was not purchased from Australia, but from Malaysia. It was contract made in Australia for Malaysia.

ammolab · October 27, 2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally posted by Luis
Word is from pretty reliable sources, this stuff was not purchased from Australia, but from Malaysia. It was contract made in Australia for Malaysia.

That sounds right...remember when the Malaysians started to make their own 7.62x51 they packed the 30cal cans with the same 40rd and 20rd box combo to make 300rds.

chromestarhustler · October 27, 2007, 17:54

Quote:

Originally posted by chromestarhustler
some third world country not part of, or not bowing down to the un small arms nonproliferation. so probably stored in some tropical sh*t hole warehouse with no ac for 30 plus years

ding ding ding we have a winner. this stuff has made its way onto gunbroker, with the price all jacked up, no surprise there

Tuscan Raider · October 28, 2007, 16:56

Yes it has.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=83766803

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=83767864

**Thorack** · October 28, 2007, 18:29

Hey,

Does anyone if there is any left???

Thanks Thorack

adamweinerog · October 29, 2007, 09:26

The prices are just effing stupid. Honestly, wtf? This is rhetorical, I'm just getting tired of this shit.

V guy · October 29, 2007, 10:00

MY local sporting goods store usually has the latest Century stuff. Has no ammo. May be on the way, however.

masman · October 29, 2007, 18:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Andy the Aussie
[Bwe were making it to shoot Commies in Asia then so you know it is good ....

[/B]

line of the year

viperdisorder · November 03, 2007, 19:54

40 year old, non reloadable ammo.
No thanks...

The Privi Wideners has is great, new, wont void your warrenty and factoring in the cost of once fired brass....why bother with this junk

October 22, 2007, 13:26	#1
BoarValley Registered FALaholic #: 1319 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Mountain State Posts: 245	Century Aussie ammo arrives, with pics MF67 The can was a little rusty on the outside, but the ammo looks good.

October 22, 2007, 13:34	#2
MACV Registered FALaholic #: 1167 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: St Louis Posts: 2,570	How much $ ? __________________ Dabs free since 7-16-09 "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." The Duke

October 22, 2007, 15:34	#3
chromestarhustler Registered FALaholic #: 19815 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 3,427	thought it was supposed to be 80's __________________ My God in heaven, watch over me and please let me be victorous over mine ememies, but if i must fall in battle let me be brave i am a member of the ammo hoarders of america, ask me about selling your ammo for my fun and your profit

October 23, 2007, 15:41	#8
chromestarhustler Registered FALaholic #: 19815 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 3,427	some third world country not part of, or not bowing down to the un small arms nonproliferation. so probably stored in some tropical sh*t hole warehouse with no ac for 30 plus years __________________ My God in heaven, watch over me and please let me be victorous over mine ememies, but if i must fall in battle let me be brave i am a member of the ammo hoarders of america, ask me about selling your ammo for my fun and your profit

October 23, 2007, 22:24	#10
shootist87122 Registered FALaholic #: 7202 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NM Posts: 5,126	I knew CAI had something up their sleeves: Advertised verbally as 80s - yeah right. I hope the '67 shoots as good as the '80's;wish I had a box or two for side beside testing for funzies. __________________ "So in the Libyan Fable it is told, That once an eagle, stricken with a dart, said, when he saw the fashion of the shaft, it is by our own feathers, not others hands, are we now smitten." -Aeschylus

October 23, 2007, 22:15	#9
pogue warrior Registered FALaholic #: 11129 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Aust Posts: 90	Cleaver Firearms was selling old L2A2 for $69/100 last year.

October 26, 2007, 01:18	#11
Sophicles Registered FALaholic #: 976 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NC Posts: 1,503	Knew I should have backed off that Just bought a case from Herb at Century. He said it was going quick.

October 26, 2007, 06:17	#12
flint_knapper Registered FALaholic #: 19806 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Harvest, AL. Posts: 642	Mine is dated June 1970, in great shape, packed real careful just like what is pictured. __________________ Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. - George S. Patton

October 26, 2007, 10:39	#13
FAL GRUNT Registered FALaholic #: 7561 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medina OH Posts: 3,053	Ah marketing.... -myers __________________ http://myersarms.wordpress.com/

October 26, 2007, 11:56	#14
TaosBob101 Registered FALaholic #: 11338 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver,CO/Taos,NM Posts: 57	Somebody can call their Century Rep. Heard this stuff was 3 years in getting the export wrappped up for final shippment. Don't make it easy do they ? I'm having to get some through my favorite FFL. And he's rationing for the moment.

October 26, 2007, 14:08	#15
N8Gunnr Registered FALaholic #: 499 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USA Posts: 504	Got my shipment today......MF 68 *at century...."Hyuck Hyuck Loooks like an "89" on that thar head stamp" Rusty 30 cal cans,. contents look good. Also ordered today some FNM .303 Brit NC/BE at .33/rnd in 50 rnd boxes Item # AM1410 I do believe

October 26, 2007, 16:06	#16
Jimi X. Registered FALaholic #: 23055 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 552	I don't find this on Century's website.

October 26, 2007, 17:24	#18
RHUNTER513 Registered FALaholic #: 17680 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.C. Posts: 155	CENTURY AMMO GOT SHIPMENT TODAY, AMMO CANS HAD NO RUST, DATED 68, AMMO NICE AND CLEAN. I GUESS CENTURY WAS READING THE DATE UPSIDE DOWN!

October 26, 2007, 21:13	#19
shootist87122 Registered FALaholic #: 7202 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NM Posts: 5,126	One of you guys that bought some, please chronograph. It will be interesting to see how the velocity compares to the newer stuff. FWIW, the '83 averages 2720 - 2730 fps and the '91 & '92 are close to 2,750. (Over a PACT chronograph using a 21" Imbel barrel @ ~9 Yds.) __________________ "So in the Libyan Fable it is told, That once an eagle, stricken with a dart, said, when he saw the fashion of the shaft, it is by our own feathers, not others hands, are we now smitten." -Aeschylus

October 26, 2007, 21:51	#20
RHUNTER513 Registered FALaholic #: 17680 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N.C. Posts: 155	AUSSIE AMMO SOMEONE ON M-14 FORUM CHROMOGRAPHED IT AT 2,809 FPS AVG. IT IS UNDER AMMO BUNKER SECTION. RHUNTER513

October 27, 2007, 02:52	#24
pogue warrior Registered FALaholic #: 11129 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Aust Posts: 90	I'd bet that Raytrade buys this stuff up for export to protect their Highland brand.

October 27, 2007, 12:12	#26
Luis Registered FALaholic #: 11861 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California Posts: 39	Word is from pretty reliable sources, this stuff was not purchased from Australia, but from Malaysia. It was contract made in Australia for Malaysia.

October 28, 2007, 16:56	#29
Tuscan Raider Registered FALaholic #: 19668 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,944	Yes it has. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=83766803 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...?Item=83767864 __________________ "An eye for an eye makes us all blind." Ghandi "We, here in America, hold in our hands the hopes of the world, the fate of the coming years; and shame and disgrace will be ours if in our eyes the light of high resolve is dimmed, if we trail in the dust the golden hopes of men." Theodore Roosevelt Address at Carnegie Hall March 30, 1912

October 28, 2007, 18:29	#30
Thorack Acquisition Corp Dude Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 748 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 5,629	Hey, Does anyone if there is any left??? Thanks Thorack

October 29, 2007, 09:26	#31
adamweinerog Registered FALaholic #: 4362 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 125	The prices are just effing stupid. Honestly, wtf? This is rhetorical, I'm just getting tired of this shit. __________________ Nothin' says lovin' like a battle rifle!

October 29, 2007, 10:00	#32
V guy Registered FALaholic #: 10282 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: miami Posts: 8,230	MY local sporting goods store usually has the latest Century stuff. Has no ammo. May be on the way, however.

November 03, 2007, 19:54	#34
viperdisorder Registered FALaholic #: 23154 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 187	40 year old, non reloadable ammo. No thanks... The Privi Wideners has is great, new, wont void your warrenty and factoring in the cost of once fired brass....why bother with this junk

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