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[41wheelgun]

I have some brass that I picked up at the range and it is stamped 7.62-m1a, fc 11. I know it's military 308 and made by federial, but the 7.62-m1a I've never seen before. Or is this how the military is specing the brass now.

 

[daveruybal]

I'm pretty sure those are from factory loaded federal ammo that they specify is for use in M1A's. Otherwise, it's basically .308 Win brass.

 

[Float Pilot]

Yeap, Federal Factory ammo made for M-1As and M-14s,,, for use in matches. made in 2011.

 

[41wheelgun]

OK, I see. Federial Match ammo. I knew it was 308, I reload 7mm-08.

 

[evan price]

Federal makes a special 308 load (Also 30-06) which uses powder tuned specifically for M1As and their gas system so as to not bend the op rod. It's great brass.