Vintage Ammo Find

[XXXXX]

Hey all,

Came across this full box of .308 Win today. I *think* it's from late 70s or early 80s, around 40 years old.

The marketing/packaging includes a patented "cartridge carrier" that has belt loops, so you can put it on your belt or rifle sling. The ammo is snug and doesn't fall out. I'm sure others have done it, but since it's under patent on this box, this must have been a first. Kind of neat.

I looked up the patent. It was approved in 1971 and expired in 1988.

I'm sure it's fine too shoot, but I'm wondering whether it's something I should preserve instead. I'm not a collector of vintage ammo, but I'm sure someone out there is.

Thoughts?

 

[FreedomIsn'tFree]

Shoot it.

 

[saskbooknut]

Shoot it.
A. It is not old, in any collectable sense.
B. It is common ammo.
C. Cartridge collectors want crisp boxes

 

[FLHTCUI]

Shoot it as saskbooknut suggests..
Rob

 

[tiriaq]

I hate it when someone asks about vintage ammunition, and it looks just like ammunition I bought when it was new.

 

[Snowballs]

Good ammo, enjoy it.

BTW - The 180 grain was great on elk in the good old days....

 

[blasted_saber]

Shoot it. I have a couple boxes of that stuff. Its not collectible.

Federal still uses those cartridge carriers.

 

[Rugdoc]

Geezus. That's vintage?

 

[c1a1]

I hate it when someone asks about vintage ammunition, and it looks just like ammunition I bought when it was new.

X2! Last vintage ammo I shot was 1870's FA 45-70

 

[XXXXX]

Geezus. That's vintage?

'Fraid so.

Nearly double-vintage!

X2! Last vintage ammo I shot was 1870's FA 45-70

Wouldn't that be antique?

Shoot it. I have a couple boxes of that stuff. Its not collectible.

Federal still uses those cartridge carriers.

Cool! Thanks

 

[XXXXX]

I hate it when someone asks about vintage ammunition, and it looks just like ammunition I bought when it was new.