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Old 04-18-2012, 11:26 PM   #1
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Default 8mm mauser surplus ammo

Mostly only seein Persian and Yugo.

Whats my best bet for less duds?

Turkish Mauser
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:19 AM   #2
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Be advised that about 99% of surplus 8mm is CORROSIVE. No big deal if you clean after shooting.
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Old 04-19-2012, 09:28 AM   #3
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Default Re: 8mm mauser surplus ammo

I bought a case of Turkish and a case of Polish (years ago) and both worked great. Came in sealed crates. The easiest way to clean after shooting corrosive is to wet down a patch with windex and run it through and wipe off the bolt head. It will neutralize the corrosive proporeties and then clean as usual.
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Old 04-22-2012, 07:48 AM   #4
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Biggest problem with the Turkish ammo is case splitting along the neck. Check every round closely.
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