CBC 7.62 nato surplus

I could be wrong but CBC is a brazilian ammo company. If their 308 is like their 9mm, it goes bang everytime and it would be non corrosive.
 
I had a few hundred rounds a number of years back. I shot it out of a couple of milsurp Mausers and an Nork M305. It went bang each time and without issue; even if it provided minute of derelict fridge accuracy. Now, I've since read online that it was dirty and potentially loaded a wee bit too warm, but, I never had any issues with it.
 
I recall CBC coming out and being sold late 1980's early 90's IIRC. It was higher pressure (?GPMG) ammo which concerned one dealer enough that he pulled the bullets and reassembled them with a lower powder charge--then resold them.
 
I shot a lot of CBC back in the day with no issues. Here is the recall notice back then:

"CBC, 7.62MM X 51MM CALIBER CARTRIDGES

RECALL: It has come to our attention that CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges from lots dated 1975 may pose a serious safety risk. The specific cartridges in question bear the headstamp "CBC 7.62 75".

We hereby provide written notice to you that a potential hazard may exist with respect to outdated CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges. There is a reported risk that such cartridges may cause excess pressure upon discharge and could result in serious bodily injury or damage.

Under no circumstances should these cartridges be used, given to anyone, or sold.

There have been isolated reports of rifles bursting as a result of excessive pressure in what appear to be these outdated CBC cartridges. An independent testing lab reports that it detected a peak pressure that they estimated to be in excess of 130,000 CUP in one out of a batch of 20 outdated CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges dated 1975 that it tested.

CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges are manufactured solely for military use in several nations around the world. CBC has not exported or sold any of these cartridges to or in the United States. These particular cartridges are not intended for civilian use under any circumstances.

In addition, a warning is issued for any CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges from any year that bear a label on the packing material with the Spanish word "reengastada". That label was not affixed by CBC, and its application to ammunition is not yet clear.

Anyone who has, or believes they have, CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges from lots dated 1975, or CBC 7.62mm x 51mm cartridges from any year with the word "reengastada" on the packing label should immediately contact the dealer from whom they bought the rounds, and call the following toll-free phone number:

(800) 742-1094
CBC/Brazil..."
 
It is usually good quality and non-corrosive.

However, there was a problem with one lot of it that got loaded with powder contaminated with pistol powder. The bad rounds blew up rifles.

I am sure Epps knows about this and would not sell the bad stuff.

The bad ammo was loaded with ball rifle powder and ball pistol powder. Powders looked the same.

If you have CBC loaded with stick powder, you are guaranteed it is good.
 
I remember the kerfuffle over the CBC ammo. During one winter, my partsman and I pulled bullets, weighed and measured the powder from a sampling, dumped the powder in a big bowl and reloaded a wicked pile of it. I have been shooting it on occasion ever since.
 
I have had some 75 dated CBC ammo for years! Been too chicken to try to shoot it. May break a few down one day and see what type of powder is inside. I did buy it at a gun show many years ago so I don't really trust that it isn't the bad lot people talk about.

In your case buying from a dealer you should be OK though I would think.
 
Ganderite said:
It is usually good quality and non-corrosive.

However, there was a problem with one lot of it that got loaded with powder contaminated with pistol powder. The bad rounds blew up rifles.

I am sure Epps knows about this and would not sell the bad stuff.

The bad ammo was loaded with ball rifle powder and ball pistol powder. Powders looked the same.

If you have CBC loaded with stick powder, you are guaranteed it is good.
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Unfortunately for me mine is loaded with ball powder. Its dated 76, but I still dont trust it. Not worth my fingers, eyes, or rifle.

I guess I now have 100 primed cases to load with some nice looking bullets to put back in them.

Sigh
 
Cartouche Brazil Co. makes the current CAF 9mm 147gr JHP issued to all the MP's for domestic use in the Sig 226/225's.
It's their primary duty ammo.
It's been working well for many years with zero issues/restrictions come down from the Ottawa gods in the long time I've seen it in the system.
 
I bought a bag and all were stamped 76 except for 5 rounds which are stamped 75.
I put the 75 marked ones aside and shot most of the rest. Ugly looking stuff but it shot fine.
Berdan primed so the cases are scrap.

I will likely pull apart the remainder apart to see if the powder looks different.
 
Rust said:
I bought a bag and all were stamped 76 except for 5 rounds which are stamped 75.
I put the 75 marked ones aside and shot most of the rest. Ugly looking stuff but it shot fine.
Berdan primed so the cases are scrap.

I will likely pull apart the remainder apart to see if the powder looks different.
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If you do pull some 76 apart I would appreciate a PM with the type of powder you find in it.
 
I have a lot of 75 dated rounds that I bought aware of the problem but wanted them my collection, I also have later dated rounds, I will pull one of each tomorrow and see if the powder is different, if it is I will post the results
 
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