Portuguese FNM experiences (70's vintage?)

UrielUtter · June 14, 2001, 11:52

AmmoMan has this stuff for cheap enough that I picked up 500rds. What can I expect from it? I just saw a reply somewhere (from Dano, I think) that said avg 2754 fps, how consistent is it? I assume its non-corrosive. Overall, is it any good. BTW, 500 rds is $95 ($0.19 per round exactly), shipping is free.

Anybody?

[ August 10, 2001: Message edited by: EMDII ]

Alaska Aviator · June 14, 2001, 15:09

I shot some 1980 man. Port. through STG 58 kit gun. Chrono at 2670. Group size 1 1/4" at 100 meters, sometimes 1" groups if I didn't pull one. Most accurate stuff (surplus) I could find for my guns.

AA

Master Blaster · June 14, 2001, 16:03

I believe that Century has it in 200 round battle paks for $130.00 per thousand, with shipping included in that price. I have never heard anyone speak badly of the Port surplus ball. HTH!
Regards,
Jim

[ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: Master Blaster ]

Wadman · June 14, 2001, 16:33

Nope, just called Century and apparantly you guys bought all their battlepacks of Portugese ammo.

F4GIB · June 14, 2001, 16:34

Sportsmens Guide is out too. I bought the last of it.

usmc326 · June 14, 2001, 21:21

I've been shooting Portuguese ammo for about 20 years, from when I was into belt-fed MG's. Every MG shooter was using it, as it was accurate & reliable.
About 5+ years ago Soldier Of Fortune evaluated it and rated it as "match grade", something like an average of 8 fps deviation! Lake City Match isn't that consistent.
If you look around you can usually get it at about $180/1,000 delivered. New
batches should be coming in soon, the price drops about $20/1,000 when everyone has it. 20 years ago it was
$140/1,000 + shipping, so it hasn't gone up much. It was the first ammo to be packaged in sealed 200-rd. "battle packs". I have some from 20 yrs. ago,
and it's fine.
I just checked: Eric the Ammoman has it @ $179/1,000 w/free shipping. Cole is out. AIM might have some.
Eric is at: www.ammoman.com

[ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: usmc326 ]

Dano · June 14, 2001, 22:01

Dittos, best shooting and most accurate surplus I've ever seen. Very consistant. The cases I've shot all had "FNM 79-34" headstamps.

I wish all the surplus was this good. Then I wouldn't have to waste my time reloading.

June 14, 2001, 11:52	#1
UrielUtter Registered FALaholic #: 3200 Join Date: May 2001 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 43	Portuguese FNM experiences (70's vintage?) AmmoMan has this stuff for cheap enough that I picked up 500rds. What can I expect from it? I just saw a reply somewhere (from Dano, I think) that said avg 2754 fps, how consistent is it? I assume its non-corrosive. Overall, is it any good. BTW, 500 rds is $95 ($0.19 per round exactly), shipping is free. Anybody? [ August 10, 2001: Message edited by: EMDII ] __________________ I love the smell of Hoppe's in the morning!

June 14, 2001, 15:09	#2
Alaska Aviator Registered FALaholic #: 406 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Peters Creek, Alaska Posts: 246	I shot some 1980 man. Port. through STG 58 kit gun. Chrono at 2670. Group size 1 1/4" at 100 meters, sometimes 1" groups if I didn't pull one. Most accurate stuff (surplus) I could find for my guns. AA __________________ :fal: Any government that would attempt to disarm its people is despotic; and any people that would submit to it deserve to be slaves! S.F. Austin 1835

June 14, 2001, 16:03	#3
Master Blaster Registered FALaholic #: 946 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 688	I believe that Century has it in 200 round battle paks for $130.00 per thousand, with shipping included in that price. I have never heard anyone speak badly of the Port surplus ball. HTH! Regards, Jim [ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: Master Blaster ] __________________ The original Master Blaster! Not to be confused with Master_Blaster # 7285, and MasterBlaster # 10009.

June 14, 2001, 16:33	#4
Wadman Registered FALaholic #: 1095 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North East Illinois Posts: 2,820	Nope, just called Century and apparantly you guys bought all their battlepacks of Portugese ammo. __________________ The low road is frequently a four lane highway with no speed limit. Help Save the Kitties

June 14, 2001, 22:01	#7
Dano Registered FALaholic #: 33 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 209	Dittos, best shooting and most accurate surplus I've ever seen. Very consistant. The cases I've shot all had "FNM 79-34" headstamps. I wish all the surplus was this good. Then I wouldn't have to waste my time reloading. __________________ If guns cause crime... matches cause arson.

June 14, 2001, 16:34	#5
F4GIB Registered FALaholic #: 1749 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 582	Sportsmens Guide is out too. I bought the last of it.

June 14, 2001, 21:21	#6
usmc326 Registered FALaholic #: 202 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: MN, USA Posts: 1,322	I've been shooting Portuguese ammo for about 20 years, from when I was into belt-fed MG's. Every MG shooter was using it, as it was accurate & reliable. About 5+ years ago Soldier Of Fortune evaluated it and rated it as "match grade", something like an average of 8 fps deviation! Lake City Match isn't that consistent. If you look around you can usually get it at about $180/1,000 delivered. New batches should be coming in soon, the price drops about $20/1,000 when everyone has it. 20 years ago it was $140/1,000 + shipping, so it hasn't gone up much. It was the first ammo to be packaged in sealed 200-rd. "battle packs". I have some from 20 yrs. ago, and it's fine. I just checked: Eric the Ammoman has it @ $179/1,000 w/free shipping. Cole is out. AIM might have some. Eric is at: www.ammoman.com [ June 14, 2001: Message edited by: usmc326 ]

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