AMMO LOCKER

[KW]

Ok. . . I got in a reorganizing mood two days ago and decided it was time to clean up my ammo locker and do a thorough inventory – something I’ve never done. In fact; I couldn’t remember the last time I even had opened it up. I know that’s sounds a little weird, but I just don’t have much need to get in there anymore. We stopped shooting competition 4 years ago. I think that’s the last time I ‘seriously’ opened it up, (versus just reaching in and grabbing a box of something) but it may have been even longer. Anyway, I found a supply of .223 ammo laying under some boxes of  7.62 x 39. I don’t own and have never owned a .223 caliber gun. . . . And, I don’t remember laying a supply of it. Very strange and/or slightly retarded, eh? Ammo fairy? (insert jokes here!)

So. . . who needs .223 ammo?     

[Serk]

So. . . who needs .223 ammo?    [/color] 

*Raises his hand*

(But the shipping would be hideous)

But I know what you mean, I've dug through my ammo stash and occasionally find calibers I don't own and never have owned, and have no recollection of buying or acquiring. (.25 ACP is the main one, I've never even had the desire to own a centerfire less powerful than a .22LR, but somehow I've got some boxes of .25 ACP ammo... Who knows...)

[solo1]

When I dpnated my M1 Garand to the KWVA I had about 400 rounds of ball ammo in 30-06.

I was lucky to be able to sell it to a member of our local club at a little more than my costs.

Sanctioned M1 matches still exist, probably will for awhile.

[KW]

There was a Government program called the Civilian Marksmanship Program which ‘donated’ surplus military ammo with the understanding it would be used strictly for educational/training. So, our local Gun Club used to have “30.06 shoots” every spring with pickup truck full ammo they got from the army. Anyone could bring out their 30.06 and fire off a bunch. The last time we went was in the early 80's, so I don’t know if the program is still running. I’m guessing the ‘Obama’s’ ended it?

[solo1]

CMP still exists.  There still are M1's and a few carbines available.  However, the ammo is no longer free but not bad prices as of two years ago.

[Serk]

Nope, the CMP is still alive and kicking... I got my M1 Garand from them a few years back...

http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/rifles.htm

[KW]

Thank you guys. . . . I didn't know. I'm glad it's still around!  

[solo1]

I just checked the site.  M1 Garands are still available .  M1 carbines are sold out, no more coming. 

[Sodbuster]

So. . . who needs .223 ammo?

KW ...I sent you a PM

[fudgie]

I know what ya mean. < cough cough>    I have 50 rounds Winchester white box of .38 sp +P, and 25 rds Fedral hydroshocks in .38 sp +P that I cant use and would love to sell them for less then I paid or trade even for .38 sp non +P. 

[Jess from VA]

So. . . who needs .223 ammo?    [/color]  

*Raises his hand*

(But the shipping would be hideous)

But I know what you mean, I've dug through my ammo stash and occasionally find calibers I don't own and never have owned, and have no recollection of buying or acquiring. (.25 ACP is the main one, I've never even had the desire to own a centerfire less powerful than a .22LR, but somehow I've got some boxes of .25 ACP ammo... Who knows...)

I have a Colt 1908 vest pocket.  It was the only thing my father got from his father, and passed on to me.  A thorough cleaning and all new springs made it work like new.... except the thumb safety tends to go up and down on it's own.  It is a collector not a carry piece.  Truth is, the .25 acp is somewhat more powerful than a .22LR, it's just that the ballistic tables are created from 2" bbls for .25 acp..... no longer were made in any gun, and the .22 tables from much longer bbls, at least 6", or even rifle bbls.

Like a miniature 1911.

[hubcapsc]

Something made me look at the wiki page on Garands a while back...

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_Garand

That lead me to the Civilian Marksmanship Program page...

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_Marksmanship_Program

Studying that for a while lead me to this local affiliated club...

  http://beltongunclub.org/


-Mike

[designer]

Funny story, Ted Kennedy tried to shut done camp perry back in 2000s. What he didn't understand was camp perry is a state post. I live a couple hours from perry and visit it every year during the nationals. I use to compete, but when I was called up in '04 I had to stop for 5 years due to service. Love those M1s!  During the nationals they have a garand match. If you shoot you can get a loaner from the CMP and if you like it buy it.