Happy Trails
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Usually I shoot new Federal XM80, but PSA had a good deal a while back on Hirtenberger NATO Battle Pack of 360 rounds.
It arrive a few weeks ago and I finally got around to opening it up. The label dated it 03/83. No telling what is inside the sealed rubber package without cutting it open.
Well it was all beautiful! For 33 year old ammo I am very pleased. No busted boxes. The ones I did open had perfect rounds inside. They are much cleaner and shiny looking (don't think the shine makes a difference) than the Federal XM80.
Shot through two boxes in the M1a and am very happy. They do seem to have a bit more scoot on them. Maybe the two grains less weight than the Federal? And the groups seemed a bit higher. Could just be my shootin' that day too.
Anyone have an opinion on the Hirt and especially comparative experience with XM80?
Thanks.
It arrive a few weeks ago and I finally got around to opening it up. The label dated it 03/83. No telling what is inside the sealed rubber package without cutting it open.
Well it was all beautiful! For 33 year old ammo I am very pleased. No busted boxes. The ones I did open had perfect rounds inside. They are much cleaner and shiny looking (don't think the shine makes a difference) than the Federal XM80.
Shot through two boxes in the M1a and am very happy. They do seem to have a bit more scoot on them. Maybe the two grains less weight than the Federal? And the groups seemed a bit higher. Could just be my shootin' that day too.
Anyone have an opinion on the Hirt and especially comparative experience with XM80?
Thanks.