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Wally Wawa is NOT the same company old man Sam founded. His devil spawn are greedy elites
Federal Ammo Quality
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maybe likes firearms a little bit…
There are some wet tumble haters that would say that ammo is just fine…
In truth, they’re right. It’s just dirty and will make your fingers black. Federal probably is rushing the only part they can speed up, the finish tumble after being loaded.
If they are New Old Stock, they just have a little tarnish where there isn’t any protectant on the brass. And I agree with @deputy bruce , the cardboard could have sped the process.
Do you feel any pits? No? Good, they’re fine.
From seeing them through a screen, I do hereby dub them safe to fire.
The primer corrosion is merely the sealer, you can see where the pin applicator touches the edge and the rest flows around the pocket joint to seal it.
How do the bullets look? Are they the same as the brass? (Which would actually make me happier, suggesting they were sealed before any foreign contaminates could affect the powder.)
It would suck if they shot well, wouldn’t it?
In truth, they’re right. It’s just dirty and will make your fingers black. Federal probably is rushing the only part they can speed up, the finish tumble after being loaded.
If they are New Old Stock, they just have a little tarnish where there isn’t any protectant on the brass. And I agree with @deputy bruce , the cardboard could have sped the process.
Do you feel any pits? No? Good, they’re fine.
From seeing them through a screen, I do hereby dub them safe to fire.
The primer corrosion is merely the sealer, you can see where the pin applicator touches the edge and the rest flows around the pocket joint to seal it.
How do the bullets look? Are they the same as the brass? (Which would actually make me happier, suggesting they were sealed before any foreign contaminates could affect the powder.)
It would suck if they shot well, wouldn’t it?
Charlie98
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Meh, looks the same as the filthy Federal ATK LC 7.62mm brass and ammo I've gotten the past few times.
wbm
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I have never bought any Federal ammunition that looked like even close to that and I have bought a lot of Federal ammunition. The last I bought was also at Walmart....Federal Premium Gold Medal 6.5 Creedmoor 130gr Berger OTM. Good price and very good ammunition.
doubleh
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The only Federal ammo I have purchased in years is 22 LR. It is bottom of the barrel quality no matter what it says on it's container. Plinker quality and barely that. After seeing that the box it was in is in good shape I am glad that I haven't purchased any of their centerfire stuff.
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I did financial business with the Bentonville Bandits for too many years. I should write a book. The word ruthless comes to mind. I do not want to highjack this thread, but before we all go off on Federal we need to know whose warehouse they sat in and for how long. Where did they "buy" them from?
Federal, except for bulk 22 LR at the height of the previous ammunition shortage, has always worked well for me. Their inexpensive Fusion 308s are some of the most accurate in my Tikka T3, and their shotshells and handgun rounds have been accurate and reliable. They can't control storage. Condensation happens in enclosed storage where temps fluctuate and air does not circulate. Like the shipping containers seen outside many Walmart and other retailers.
CapnMac
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Those photos remind me of some Turkish 8mm I bought long ago.
It went "bang"--not always right after pulling the trigger, but, it went "bang."
It went "bang"--not always right after pulling the trigger, but, it went "bang."
Roknstevo
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Looks like it was salvaged from storm surge after a whirlycane.
giggitygiggity
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After receiving my message, Federal requested photos of the ammo. Upon receipt of the photos, Federal provided the following response:
“Thank you for the reply and photos.
We will request a new box of this ammo be sent to you as soon as possible. Please be patient as shipping is taking longer than usual due to the high demand for ammunition.
You can still shoot the box of ammo even though the brass looks spotty, it will preform as expected.”
I am very happy with this response. That kind of response is a hallmark of a top-notch company!
“Thank you for the reply and photos.
We will request a new box of this ammo be sent to you as soon as possible. Please be patient as shipping is taking longer than usual due to the high demand for ammunition.
You can still shoot the box of ammo even though the brass looks spotty, it will preform as expected.”
I am very happy with this response. That kind of response is a hallmark of a top-notch company!
peacebutready
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I had the same problem with Winchester several years ago, but not as bad.
giggitygiggity
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Federal is a company of its word. I received the box of ammo today, as promised. That was much sooner than expected. I’ve bought and shot Federal in the pst without issue. In this instance, they owned the issue (debatable whether it was an issue on their part, Walmart’s, or other), and have a happy customer. Rest assured that Federal treats its customers right!
tactikel
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IMHO upload pictures to Federal and demand replacements, claim you feel it is unsafe to shoot. They will replace it ASAP,
This is what happens when we don't bother to read the thread before rendering advice.
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