Described as steel core surplus ammo

[nathan]

but its still imported . So , not all ammo are banned even if it has the dreaded steel core?

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.a...ail&utm_term=0_6870497a6a-18c322cdeb-18462657

 

[Snyper]

All the banned ammo is HANDGUN ammo

 

[newfalguy101]

All the banned ammo is HANDGUN ammo

and rifle ammo chambered in handguns........ala' 7.62 X 39.....

 

[MErl]

There is no semi handgun in 7.62x54R (or derringer) so doesn't fall under the armor piercing framework that was proposed. Not sure if the core is entirely steel which would put it under the actual law, I'd guess no. More likely the construction is mentioned because some ranges ban steel bullets as a fire hazard.

That said it is imported and could be denied simply by declaring it non-sporting.

 

[MachIVshooter]

More likely the construction is mentioned because some ranges ban steel bullets as a fire hazard.

Never heard the fire hazard reasoning; damage to the backstop is what's typically cited. Even AR500 steel will show serious divots from steel core rifle bullet impacts.

 

[the Real Alpo]

It's more "outdoor" ranges, which typically have earth backstops, rather than the steel backstops that you would more likely find on an "indoor" range.

The theory is that the steel bullets hit rocks, causing sparks, which set dry grass and brush afire.

 

[USAF_Vet]

It's more "outdoor" ranges, which typically have earth backstops, rather than the steel backstops that you would more likely find on an "indoor" range.

The theory is that the steel bullets hit rocks, causing sparks, which set dry grass and brush afire.

Buddy of mine had a range outside with a AR400 steel Caterpillar dump bucket. Over time, lots of grass and trash had accumulated in the bucket. I was shooting x54r from my M44 and started a small brush fire inside, so this is accurate and entirely possible as I've done it personally.

 

[JohnKSa]

The theory is that the steel bullets hit rocks, causing sparks, which set dry grass and brush afire.

A lot of the indoor ranges in my area are banning any ammo with bullets that are attracted to a magnet on the basis that it is more likely to cause sparks/fire.