8X57 Mauser Ammo

fcompton
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(11/26/01 8:30:50 pm)
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I picked up some 8X57 ammo for my new M48 Mauser. The head stamp reads “FNM 71-13” and is 1971 production. Is there any way to be sure its non-corrosive? What is the country of origin?

AntiqueDr
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It's Portuguese. Non-corrosive, Berdan primed.

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the real fredneck
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(11/27/01 4:43:57 pm)
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if you don't mind corrosive milsurp MidwayUSA has some 8X57 $30/600rds