7.62x51 in a howa 308

**moosahb** · 06-10-2020, 15:26

I dont have the box unfortunately, after I removed the box and threw away before shooting - it was a none branded cheap cardboard type of box

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**moosahb** · 06-10-2020, 15:30

Sorry removed the ammunition from the box, threw the box away. It was however none branded and packed in a square very cheaply made cardboard box

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**moosahb** · 06-10-2020, 15:33

Just a pity wanted to get the Norinco ammo but now can't be certain of its worth the risk, buying 500 rounds that cannot work just doesn't help me

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**paulnb** · 06-10-2020, 16:02

Originally Posted by moosahb

I dont have the box unfortunately, after I removed the box and threw away before shooting - it was a none branded cheap cardboard type of box

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Did the box maybe look likethe attached photos? This is PMP milsurplus manufactured in 1984 at the Pretoria West plant. The packaging might be cheap, but generally the PMPmilsurplus is/was of a high standard.

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**moosahb** · 06-10-2020, 16:15

Exactly the same bud, same same

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**driepootx** · 06-10-2020, 20:03

Good advice has been given. Pull the bullets and reload to safe specs. Removing 2 grains might be the best. Resize the necks without the expander ball and primer pin. It will give you extra tight necks, but a bit of dry lube or an expander can lessen the effort in re-seating the bullets.

**moosahb** · 06-10-2020, 20:09

Thank you everyone for the great advise and assistance, truly grateful

Guess it's time to start reloading

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**JRX** · 06-10-2020, 22:42

Hi, I've just shot-in my new Howa1500 in 308 using Norinco 7.62x51 ammo, no issues whatsoever, quite the opposite, if anyone knows where I can get more, please let me know.

**moosahb** · 07-10-2020, 07:23

Originally Posted by JRX

Hi, I've just shot-in my new Howa1500 in 308 using Norinco 7.62x51 ammo, no issues whatsoever, quite the opposite, if anyone knows where I can get more, please let me know.

Hailstormza in pretoria - google them, not sire if I'm allowed to post links

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**paulnb** · 07-10-2020, 07:46

Hailstorm usually have, else Classic Arms in Witbank. I think Classic Arms also sells the Norinco in 20 round packets if you don't want to buy a 520 round tin.