Can somebody tell me about the FN 45 ammo?

Dation · August 16, 2010, 20:00

I picked up a box of FN .45 ammo just because I've never seen this ammo before. A quick search turned up info on the ammo in the cardboard box but not in the plastic blister pack. What's the history of the ammo?

ammolab · August 16, 2010, 22:25

I think that package dates from the 1970s or so.. That ammo is Berdan/Noncorrosive and may be a lot better for shooting than some of FNs 1950s era .45 that is ripe with duds!

Glucker · August 20, 2010, 18:56

That is cool as hell. I've fired lots of the .32 and 9mm that was packed the same way (except in quantities of 25 rounds) but never seen that .45. I want some.

pathfinder2010 · August 20, 2010, 23:02

I have about 5500 rounds of the 50's ammo with dead primers. I have pulled about 85% of it and one of these days may get around to replacing the primers and reloading it.

ammolab · August 21, 2010, 16:25

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Originally posted by pathfinder2010
I have about 5500 rounds of the 50's ammo with dead primers. I have pulled about 85% of it and one of these days may get around to replacing the primers and reloading it.

That is a HECK of a lot of Berdan primers to replace...if you can find the proper berdan pistol primer anymore!

August 16, 2010, 20:00	#1
Dation Registered FALaholic #: 10159 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,095	Can somebody tell me about the FN 45 ammo? I picked up a box of FN .45 ammo just because I've never seen this ammo before. A quick search turned up info on the ammo in the cardboard box but not in the plastic blister pack. What's the history of the ammo?

August 20, 2010, 18:56	#3
Glucker Registered FALaholic #: 12384 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 1,776	That is cool as hell. I've fired lots of the .32 and 9mm that was packed the same way (except in quantities of 25 rounds) but never seen that .45. I want some. __________________ Glucker

August 20, 2010, 23:02	#4
pathfinder2010 Registered FALaholic #: 52428 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 17	I have about 5500 rounds of the 50's ammo with dead primers. I have pulled about 85% of it and one of these days may get around to replacing the primers and reloading it. __________________ The soul is dyed the color of your thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice, Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is WHO you become. Your integrity is your destiny, it is the light that guides your way. --------------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.\" ---H.L. Mencken

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August 16, 2010, 22:25	#2
ammolab Registered FALaholic #: 10923 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,690	I think that package dates from the 1970s or so.. That ammo is Berdan/Noncorrosive and may be a lot better for shooting than some of FNs 1950s era .45 that is ripe with duds!