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In digging through my barn yesterday, I unearthed a couple of forgotten boxes of Romanian 7.62x25. Apparently I had squirreled them away in a box of decoy rigging supplies (also MIA for 10 years much to my chagrin) when we moved 10 years ago. Stored in less than ideal conditions in a hot, dusty hayloft for 10 years, I decided the best course of action would be to burn them up ASAP. I did pull 2 to ensure the powder was in good condition, and given no signs of deterioration other than significant tarnish on the exterior, went to the local still open to members range.
Forgot how much fun the CZ52 and Romanian TT33 are to blaze away with. Due to the non-replaceability of ammunition for these, I've been fiercely rationing my remaining 1200 or so rounds of Romanian (stored properly) to a box or 2 per year. This was "extra" ammo, so felt no need to hold back. Was able to consistently engage an IDPA silhouette with both pistols at 100 yards. Clay pigeons on the bank were sitting ducks at 25. All in all a great day with the old Red Stars. I sure miss the days of cheap pallets of ammo and $100-150 pistols to shoot it in.
Forgot how much fun the CZ52 and Romanian TT33 are to blaze away with. Due to the non-replaceability of ammunition for these, I've been fiercely rationing my remaining 1200 or so rounds of Romanian (stored properly) to a box or 2 per year. This was "extra" ammo, so felt no need to hold back. Was able to consistently engage an IDPA silhouette with both pistols at 100 yards. Clay pigeons on the bank were sitting ducks at 25. All in all a great day with the old Red Stars. I sure miss the days of cheap pallets of ammo and $100-150 pistols to shoot it in.