"Magnet test" - fail

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I belong to a very reputable club that has been running for a VERY long time. The club has a rule that no steel projectiles can be used. If caught, 1 strike you are out. No grey area. From what I understand, this is not an unusual club rule.

So here's my dilemma.

I contact a site sponsor (name withheld, not going to flame them), I specifically ask if the MFS .223 ammo I intend to purchase will be in compliance. The lady on the phone ensures me that the ammo would be compliant. So I order 500 rounds. (Bigger purchase for me, only working part time, less disposable income for ammo).

I get the shipment, and a magnet sticks to the bullet.

No returns on ammo.
First time buying from this company.

Thoughts??

Crown land is not a responsible shooting option in the GTA. So save the condisending comments.
 
You specifically asked, they sent despite telling it was something it wasn't.

They should take it back, regardless of non return policy.
 
Hmm that's a tough one....better gun club? Shoot in the bush?

I'm kidding but seriously was there any description to the ad or the listing on the site have some product info?

My club will let us shoot anything:stirthepot2:
 
Is it the bullet or the case that is the problem? As I recall MFS has a steel case but am not sure about the bullet.

Otherwise keep on the seller and if no luck flame them here and sell the ammo on the EE.

BTW, if the club is Galt then it's prudent to follow the rule. They are very serious about steel projectiles.
 
Claybuster said:
Is it the bullet or the case that is the problem? As I recall MFS has a steel case but am not sure about the bullet

BTW, if the club is Galt then it's prudent to follow the rule. They are very serious about steel projectiles.
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Yes, steel case. The box has the standard lead exposure warning. They are also FMJ, so I was wondering if I was getting a false positive with the case and FMJ both being conductive. (?)
 
Tricky to test just the bullet due to proximity to the case too. I would pull one bullet and use a magnet. I would also try to peel the metal cladding off the bullet and make sure the jacket is some copper washed steel.
 
handofzeus said:
Tricky to test just the bullet due to proximity to the case too. I would pull one bullet and use a magnet. I would also try to peel the metal cladding off the bullet and make sure the jacket is some copper washed steel.
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guess i should start digging out the pliers. Or side cutters to keep as proof if I get questioned.
 
Claybuster said:
As I recall MFS has a steel case but am not sure about the bullet.
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MFS, Tula, and Barnaul is a lead projectile coated with a mild steel jacket that is then plated with a very thin layer of copper. Supposedly accelerated barrel wear is to be expected as the mild steel is more abrasive than copper of traditional bullets. However, the lower price of the ammunition is supposed to cover the cost of a new barrel. If you can afford to shoot out a barrel, you can afford to replace the barrel.

But. . . for some firearms a replacement barrel is very difficult to get, so know what your replacement options in the future will be (meaning, have a spare barrel on hand before you start to dabble in steel jacketed ammo).

See if someone is willing to trade your 40 cent a round stuff for some copper jacketed 50 cent a round stuff. Someone who is, say, going to a CQB match at a military range or something.
 
Parts said:
So, I cut the tip off...

Stell core, cut off portion still sticks. As does the exposed core still in the case. Sad face.

So, anyone want to trade? P.m. Me
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I'd be willing to trade you Norinco 5.56 if you'd like. It's brass cased, FMJ and lead core if I recall correctly.
 
Parts said:
I may take you up on that. I've contacted the retailer, see what they have to say.
Can I pm you later if they choose not to exchange? I'm near Milton area.
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Absolutely, let me know either way. I'm in London and would be willing to meet you halfway.
 
If you cut it in half with standard side cutters it's not steel.

Just make sure you keep those side cutters with you, your club will probably do the magnet test and deem it to be steel core. You might have to sacrifice a bullet to prove them wrong.
 
take a plier to the bullet, if you can squish it is lead, steel doesn't give.
As others have said a magnet might stick to it despite the lead core bullet.
 
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