Ammo question...

Batman · June 04, 2002, 23:05

Is the 8mm Yugo ammo that AIM is selling corrosive? It looks so much better than the Turk 8mm that I know is corrosive.

legion489 · June 05, 2002, 17:06

It's been said many times, many ways (sing to the music)...if it is surplus don't trust them, no matter what they claim. I don't know if THIS ammo is NC or not, I just figure it will rust your bore!

Don't take chances! You WILL learn from your mistakes!

gates · June 05, 2002, 17:36

Batman,

the ONLY surplus 8mm ammo i know of is the 72-74' port. stuff samco and sarco are selling. its beeeeautiful 196gr ammo but it is 2-3 times more expensive than the yugo-romanian types.

that said at $160ish/800 its still cheap enough to buy for the persians!

aj

Batman · June 05, 2002, 19:33

Thanks all, I think I will call Samco and get some port. for my persian. My turk is junk so it will get the corrosive stuff and a bottle of Windex w/ amonia.

normbal · June 05, 2002, 19:39

Bought about 500 rds of that with a couple of M48A Yugos about six months ago. Cleaned up one Yugo really nice and shot it one day, cleaned it about two months later. I checked inside the barrel oh, maybe once a week or so, finally pushed a patch through with some Hoppes #9 then some Sweet's 7.62 and there wasn't a spot of iron rust on the patches (LOTS of copper corrosion) and the barrel still looks pristine. YMMV

gates · June 05, 2002, 23:17

get it from sarco-same stuff but cheaper.

aj

Wadman · June 06, 2002, 00:12

I just got some Yugo 8mm Mauser (1977 headstamp) and wondered the same thing. But if it was non-corrosive, they wouldn't be selling it for $70-$80 per 1000.

Viking Warrior · June 06, 2002, 19:17

Can somebody please post the URL for Sarco?
I would like to compare their price on 8mm with Interordnance.
http://www.interordnance.com/Merchan...t_Code=8mmammoSpecial!!! Look what we have found for you! This is the best 8mm (7.92x57) ammunition we have seen on the surplus market. The ammunition was made on German machinery and has a steel case with a FMJ bullet. It is berdan primed, corrosive and 100% sure firing! 380 rounds are in one tin can and 2 cans are in 1 wooden crate (760rds.) The ammo was manufactured between 1972 and 1974! You will get 760 rds for only 39.95. This ammo works in bolt actions and machhine guns. 100% sure firing.

7idl · June 06, 2002, 19:35

http://www.sarcoinc.com/

**K. Funk** · June 06, 2002, 19:54

I don't know the vintage of what AIM is selling, but I do have three cases of Yugo from Sarco I bought about 3 years ago. It is 1950's vintage in the blue/grey wood crates. Most definitely corrosive. That being said, I have been shooting corrosive through all of my 8mm guns for some years now. Sudsy ammonia cut 3 to 1 with hot water works wonders. I run a wet patch through the bore, wipe down any surfaces that may have powder residue, such as bolt faces, pistons, etc and follow with a conventional solvent cleaning. Works like a charm.

krf

Viking Warrior · June 06, 2002, 22:46

Thanks for the link,
does anyone know who has the Romanian 8mm?

gates · June 07, 2002, 09:09

FAC has the romanian-but the stuff im talking about is the NON-CORROSIVE at Sarco there are only two places that have this stuff- Sarco and Samco
Sarco is MUCH cheaper if you want this specific ammo.

aj

Batman · June 07, 2002, 11:21

Thanks guys, thanks Karl for the corrosive wash recipie. I have not tried the turk ammo yet but when I do I will use that.

One question, is is necessary to cleas out your mausers while shooting, like you do a black powder gun?

gates · June 07, 2002, 11:26

being that these are designed for battle i would say the awnser is no! however i do clean all of my milsurps at the range after a day of corrosive shooting-its VERY easy to run a couple of windexed patces down the bore-dont forget the bolt and area aound the muzz. they will rust too.

aj

Viking Warrior · June 07, 2002, 15:48

I cant find the Romanian 8mm at Sarco, is there a page for ammo other that collectable ammo on their site? THX..

gates · June 07, 2002, 19:09

VW,

Sarco doesnt have the romanian Federal Arms Corp (fac) has it-BBT just dropped two cases at my front door today-$156/1520rds delivered to phx.

aj

7idl · June 07, 2002, 20:25

Ok, I just gotta ask so I don't assume any more...

BBT = ??

My assumption is UPS, but having a hard time making up 3 logical words with Brown in them.

gates · June 07, 2002, 21:56

big brown parts,ammo,gun deliverin truck! better than santa.

aj

7idl · June 07, 2002, 22:54

ahh, ok.. thanks!

Viking Warrior · June 08, 2002, 01:43

Quote:

Originally posted by 7idl
Ok, I just gotta ask so I don't assume any more...

BBT = ??

My assumption is UPS, but having a hard time making up 3 logical words with Brown in them.

Dang, I looked at his site and I cant find it??
The Romanian works flawlessly n my Mauser. I Realy want to buy some more.

June 04, 2002, 23:05	#1
Batman Registered FALaholic #: 513 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SE, Michigan Posts: 2,048	Ammo question... Is the 8mm Yugo ammo that AIM is selling corrosive? It looks so much better than the Turk 8mm that I know is corrosive.

June 06, 2002, 19:17	#8
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	Can somebody please post the URL for Sarco? I would like to compare their price on 8mm with Interordnance. http://www.interordnance.com/Merchan...t_Code=8mmammoSpecial!!! Look what we have found for you! This is the best 8mm (7.92x57) ammunition we have seen on the surplus market. The ammunition was made on German machinery and has a steel case with a FMJ bullet. It is berdan primed, corrosive and 100% sure firing! 380 rounds are in one tin can and 2 cans are in 1 wooden crate (760rds.) The ammo was manufactured between 1972 and 1974! You will get 760 rds for only 39.95. This ammo works in bolt actions and machhine guns. 100% sure firing. __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations." Last edited by Viking Warrior; June 07, 2002 at 22:26.

June 06, 2002, 19:54	#10
K. Funk Real Life Metallurgist Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 38 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 3,941	I don't know the vintage of what AIM is selling, but I do have three cases of Yugo from Sarco I bought about 3 years ago. It is 1950's vintage in the blue/grey wood crates. Most definitely corrosive. That being said, I have been shooting corrosive through all of my 8mm guns for some years now. Sudsy ammonia cut 3 to 1 with hot water works wonders. I run a wet patch through the bore, wipe down any surfaces that may have powder residue, such as bolt faces, pistons, etc and follow with a conventional solvent cleaning. Works like a charm. krf __________________ The Mason-Dixon FAL Association wants YOU!! Ask me for details. You never know what's going on inside the mind of a crazy man!! Check out username kandainv on Gunbroker; always some neat stuff!! FYB!!!!

June 06, 2002, 22:46	#11
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	Thanks for the link, does anyone know who has the Romanian 8mm? __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."

June 07, 2002, 15:48	#15
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	I cant find the Romanian 8mm at Sarco, is there a page for ammo other that collectable ammo on their site? THX.. __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."

June 05, 2002, 17:06	#2
legion489 Registered FALaholic #: 6297 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 533	It's been said many times, many ways (sing to the music)...if it is surplus don't trust them, no matter what they claim. I don't know if THIS ammo is NC or not, I just figure it will rust your bore! Don't take chances! You WILL learn from your mistakes!

June 05, 2002, 17:36	#3
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	Batman, the ONLY surplus 8mm ammo i know of is the 72-74' port. stuff samco and sarco are selling. its beeeeautiful 196gr ammo but it is 2-3 times more expensive than the yugo-romanian types. that said at $160ish/800 its still cheap enough to buy for the persians! aj

June 05, 2002, 19:33	#4
Batman Registered FALaholic #: 513 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SE, Michigan Posts: 2,048	Thanks all, I think I will call Samco and get some port. for my persian. My turk is junk so it will get the corrosive stuff and a bottle of Windex w/ amonia.

June 05, 2002, 19:39	#5
normbal Registered FALaholic #: 6550 Join Date: May 2002 Location: socialist occupied Maryland Posts: 188	Bought about 500 rds of that with a couple of M48A Yugos about six months ago. Cleaned up one Yugo really nice and shot it one day, cleaned it about two months later. I checked inside the barrel oh, maybe once a week or so, finally pushed a patch through with some Hoppes #9 then some Sweet's 7.62 and there wasn't a spot of iron rust on the patches (LOTS of copper corrosion) and the barrel still looks pristine. YMMV

June 05, 2002, 23:17	#6
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	get it from sarco-same stuff but cheaper. aj

June 06, 2002, 00:12	#7
Wadman Registered FALaholic #: 1095 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North East Illinois Posts: 2,820	I just got some Yugo 8mm Mauser (1977 headstamp) and wondered the same thing. But if it was non-corrosive, they wouldn't be selling it for $70-$80 per 1000.

June 06, 2002, 19:35	#9
7idl Registered FALaholic #: 5129 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in a house Posts: 439	http://www.sarcoinc.com/ __________________ The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions ----- when your ready and when your not.

June 07, 2002, 09:09	#12
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	FAC has the romanian-but the stuff im talking about is the NON-CORROSIVE at Sarco there are only two places that have this stuff- Sarco and Samco Sarco is MUCH cheaper if you want this specific ammo. aj

June 07, 2002, 11:21	#13
Batman Registered FALaholic #: 513 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SE, Michigan Posts: 2,048	Thanks guys, thanks Karl for the corrosive wash recipie. I have not tried the turk ammo yet but when I do I will use that. One question, is is necessary to cleas out your mausers while shooting, like you do a black powder gun?

June 07, 2002, 11:26	#14
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	being that these are designed for battle i would say the awnser is no! however i do clean all of my milsurps at the range after a day of corrosive shooting-its VERY easy to run a couple of windexed patces down the bore-dont forget the bolt and area aound the muzz. they will rust too. aj

June 07, 2002, 19:09	#16
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	VW, Sarco doesnt have the romanian Federal Arms Corp (fac) has it-BBT just dropped two cases at my front door today-$156/1520rds delivered to phx. aj

June 07, 2002, 20:25	#17
7idl Registered FALaholic #: 5129 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in a house Posts: 439	Ok, I just gotta ask so I don't assume any more... BBT = ?? My assumption is UPS, but having a hard time making up 3 logical words with Brown in them. __________________ The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions ----- when your ready and when your not.

June 07, 2002, 21:56	#18
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,349	big brown parts,ammo,gun deliverin truck! better than santa. aj

June 07, 2002, 22:54	#19
7idl Registered FALaholic #: 5129 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in a house Posts: 439	ahh, ok.. thanks! __________________ The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions ----- when your ready and when your not.

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