Ammo from Ozz - The Firearms Forum

Tony Mig · 10-19-2003, 11:53 AM

Since my supply of 7.62 X 51mm was growing shorter by the week....(down to 355 rounds)...and Wolf hasn't put thier version of .308Win on the market yet, I went on a search for cheap, yet decent quality ammo for my M1A.
I found that Midway USA has the ADI...(Australian made)...7.62 X 51mm military surplus on sale for $34.95 per 200 round can....(plus shipping of course).....This comes with stripper clips and bandilaro's.
I ordered 4 cans.....(800 rounds).....for a grand total of $139.80, and shipping is an additional $22.46, so for $162.26, or about .20 cents per round, I'll have quite a nice....(short term)...supply that's scheduled to arrive on Oct. 28th.

Now that the SHTF supply will be up to snuff, let'em just try and make it over the sand dunes, or through the salt marshs.....if I can take out a little round clay pigeon at 100 yards, I shouldn't have any problem aiming for the towel shaped hat.....

Tony Mig · 10-23-2003, 05:16 PM

WOW!...they told me to expect my ammo on the 28th, and it showed up today....that's fast...!

I'm not sure this stuff is actually ADI, the cans are marked..."AFF-11-8-88" F-4 Ball 7.62mm.....there's a un number, but nowhere on the cans, or the cartridges is there a NATO mark. The cartridge's are markes AF, and 88. They look to be in good condition, the bandos are well made, and they come 5 to a stripper clip....
Anybody know anything about this stuff.....?

inplanotx · 10-23-2003, 07:04 PM

Well, I would bet it is Aussie made.....

and the date made is 11-8-88 ........

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Tony I would bet it will shoot just fine. Nice going! Let us know the results!

Tony Mig · 10-25-2003, 10:57 AM

I burned up the last 150 rounds of the Yugo I had, next weekend I'll give this Aussie stuff a go, and report back.....

BTW....AFF is from the Small Arms Ammunition Factory No. 1, Footscray, Australia.

(according to the IAA website's list of headstamp codes)

10-19-2003, 11:53 AM	#1
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Ammo from Ozz Since my supply of 7.62 X 51mm was growing shorter by the week....(down to 355 rounds)...and Wolf hasn't put thier version of .308Win on the market yet, I went on a search for cheap, yet decent quality ammo for my M1A. I found that Midway USA has the ADI...(Australian made)...7.62 X 51mm military surplus on sale for $34.95 per 200 round can....(plus shipping of course).....This comes with stripper clips and bandilaro's. I ordered 4 cans.....(800 rounds).....for a grand total of $139.80, and shipping is an additional $22.46, so for $162.26, or about .20 cents per round, I'll have quite a nice....(short term)...supply that's scheduled to arrive on Oct. 28th. Now that the SHTF supply will be up to snuff, let'em just try and make it over the sand dunes, or through the salt marshs.....if I can take out a little round clay pigeon at 100 yards, I shouldn't have any problem aiming for the towel shaped hat..... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v- -->

10-23-2003, 05:16 PM	#2
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	WOW!...they told me to expect my ammo on the 28th, and it showed up today....that's fast...! I'm not sure this stuff is actually ADI, the cans are marked..."AFF-11-8-88" F-4 Ball 7.62mm.....there's a un number, but nowhere on the cans, or the cartridges is there a NATO mark. The cartridge's are markes AF, and 88. They look to be in good condition, the bandos are well made, and they come 5 to a stripper clip.... Anybody know anything about this stuff.....? __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

10-23-2003, 07:04 PM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Well, I would bet it is Aussie made..... and the date made is 11-8-88 ........ . Tony I would bet it will shoot just fine. Nice going! Let us know the results! __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 10-23-2003 at 07:05 PM..

10-25-2003, 10:57 AM	#4
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	I burned up the last 150 rounds of the Yugo I had, next weekend I'll give this Aussie stuff a go, and report back..... BTW....AFF is from the Small Arms Ammunition Factory No. 1, Footscray, Australia. (according to the IAA website's list of headstamp codes) __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v- Last edited by Tony Mig; 10-25-2003 at 08:24 PM..