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2/9/2007 2:44:14 PM EDT
Guys,

I just have gone through 2k rounds of Federal American Eagle .223 55 Gr FMJ.  Stuff runs great as we all know.  Well, on the second batch of 1k, I opened 5 boxes and loaded them into mags.  For some reason last night (bordem I think) I pulled the round out of the mags and found these guys!  Left round has a slight dent, no biggie.  Middle round is totally corroded included the bullet itself.  The right round has the case mouth turned in when the bullet was seated.  Understand how something like this can get out of the factory.  This post is just a reminder to check your ammo before loading them in the mags.
http://home.comcast.net/~georgeoliveira/images/bad-223.jpg
2/9/2007 3:57:01 PM EDT
[#1]
The brass on the AE223 is thinner than normal brass. As for the corrosion, I have never seen that before!
2/9/2007 4:59:50 PM EDT
[#2]
yup.

stuff like this happens when you're  running millions of rounds. QC ain't  100% for these.

take some fine steel wool to the middle guy if it bugs ya; shoot him and the first on the left. scrap the right one, or pull it part to save the bullet.
2/9/2007 5:09:46 PM EDT
[#3]
That's why every round that comes into my posession passes through my fingers, the polisher, and my fingers again before being re-packed.  I know after that that I don't have to worry.  Anybody who shoots some of the shit being passed as quality ammo without at least looking at it is asking for reconstructive surgery.
2/9/2007 6:41:07 PM EDT
[#4]
Have you tried to contact AE to see if they can provide an explanation?
2/9/2007 8:41:53 PM EDT
[#5]
I really find that hard to believe that it got through Federal's QC. I would take the Box and Lot Number and Call Federal first thing Monday Morning.

If you need their Phone Number, send me a IM and I will give it to you  
2/10/2007 5:04:21 AM EDT
[#6]
Yep, +1 on calling Federal. At the prices they are getting for that stuff these days, you need to voice your complaints for sure. Probably get some freebies in the process for your efforts, too.
2/10/2007 5:25:55 AM EDT
[#7]
I sent them and email and they are sending me a box of ammo.  Just wanted to post this here as a reminder to check your ammo.
2/10/2007 9:20:04 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
The brass on the AE223 is thinner than normal brass.


Not necessarily.

First - AE .223 ships with two different kinds of brass - Lake City (LC) and Federal (FC).

The LC is perfectly good brass.

The FC actually is *thicker* brass on the case walls.  It has a thinner web section.  Generally softer brass as well.
2/10/2007 9:20:50 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
I sent them and email and they are sending me a box of ammo.  Just wanted to post this here as a reminder to check your ammo.


I would have shot all three without giving it another thought.
2/10/2007 9:25:55 AM EDT
[#10]
I'd be curious who you bought this ammo from, and how it was stored.  Have seen gunshops take ammunition in trade, Lord know what stunt Bubba coulda pulled when he dumped his stash for beer money.
2/10/2007 6:44:22 PM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I sent them and email and they are sending me a box of ammo.  Just wanted to post this here as a reminder to check your ammo.


I would have shot all three without giving it another thought.



I would have too, I have shot worse looking ammo than that without any issues
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