why there is no one import the cheap ammo from China?

[The Hackmaster]

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[tangospike99]

Where did you buy it????

 

[none]

I dont Know what I've got on the go, then. I just bought a box of 750-7.62 russian rounds for 100$. They came in a galvanized steel box that had been soldered shut and it opened with a key like a sardine can. It was also covered in chinese writing.

I believe those were sold by lever arms in vancouver years ago.Thats what i was told when i got mine last year at a show.Old stock not normally available taken from the closet these days.Don't know if it is corrosive.

 

[cwlam3]

They are good stuff. They were made especially for Chinese SKS.

 

[The Hackmaster]

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[CanAm]

The copper washed stuff from the 70's is corrosive.

 

[lejarretnoir]

Nothing wrong with corrosive ammo. Just poor some hot water down the bore and rinse off the bolt and/or gas system right after your done shooting, then do your regular clean and oil. Never a corrosion problem in my M14 or any bolt action I've owned.

Now, shipping costs. I'm in that business and everyone better get ready for price increases forever. The high cost of fuel, maintenance and just rigorous regulations are soaring. Who is going to cover the cost? You got it, the consumer, you! It's supply and demand. You want it, you got to pay for it.

Now that we know China has to ship to the east coast, there in lies the problem. Costs more to do that. I understand the plight of the suppliers and concerns of the consumer, but it looks like Europe will be the easier road for some time. For decades I remember the Chinese ammo being limited in availability. The Czech and Sellier & Bellot ammo was always on hand and mostly the cheaper and yes some corrosive ammo bundled together.

I don't see much changing anytime soon.