1stmarine
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The German surplus DAG in loose bulk packs tarnished for around $400 might look like a great deal but it is not.
Initially is a good Nato round for general/target use.
I used this NATO round when I was overseas and they are great. It is pretty consistent in all weather. Cupro-nickel plated steel jacketed, lead core bullet. Great brass but the downside is that it is berdan. Not a big thing if you do not reload.
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: Stay away from the "tarnished" loose packs. I bough 2K rounds from http://militarygunsupply.com and it was not just tarnished but totally corroded and paid 820 + shipping. I could clean some and some had to toss away.
I send them a note but never heard back from them. Will never buy from them again.
At some point I also got 2K rounds form Midway in sealed battle packs from the 90's and it is clean and shiny as the day light.
I also got 2K rounds of PMC bronce and it is really a nice brass to reload the long range 175gr SMKs a few times. The bronce round is not as accurate as the DAG or a Nato LC round out of the box but it is clean burning, new production and great brass. I see adds for $490. Totally worthy.
A few years back I got 10K rounds of M80 in a great deal form the lake city plant that is stored well and shoots very well. Those bulk boxes are a great way to save money. The more you buy the more the cost per round goes down.
Cheers.
E.
Initially is a good Nato round for general/target use.
I used this NATO round when I was overseas and they are great. It is pretty consistent in all weather. Cupro-nickel plated steel jacketed, lead core bullet. Great brass but the downside is that it is berdan. Not a big thing if you do not reload.
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER: Stay away from the "tarnished" loose packs. I bough 2K rounds from http://militarygunsupply.com and it was not just tarnished but totally corroded and paid 820 + shipping. I could clean some and some had to toss away.
I send them a note but never heard back from them. Will never buy from them again.
At some point I also got 2K rounds form Midway in sealed battle packs from the 90's and it is clean and shiny as the day light.
I also got 2K rounds of PMC bronce and it is really a nice brass to reload the long range 175gr SMKs a few times. The bronce round is not as accurate as the DAG or a Nato LC round out of the box but it is clean burning, new production and great brass. I see adds for $490. Totally worthy.
A few years back I got 10K rounds of M80 in a great deal form the lake city plant that is stored well and shoots very well. Those bulk boxes are a great way to save money. The more you buy the more the cost per round goes down.
Cheers.
E.