Frankfort match

[rick49]

Bought this to shoot in an FN49. Just got a nice Garand and was wondering if I shoot it or keep it. I have 5 unopened boxes and the one pictured. Thoughts on accuracy and collectibility.

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[415DET]

Great ammo! I have shot hundreds of rounds of that but I have found that my hand loads with 168s can do just as good if not better. What you have is worth around a buck a round, but not particularly collectable. Certain lots were made for the national matches at Camp Perry (11, 41,61, 91, 120 and 121), but your lot is not one of them. I believe that 1961 was the last year FA manufactured M72, as Lake City took over in 1962. I would shoot it for matches as compared to a casual day at the range. Keep the brass as it is great for reloading and you do not have to worry about removing a primer crimp.

Ted

 

[rick49]

Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated