M118A1-LR available from CMP

[Alpine 338]

Guys, just found out from a inside source that DoD just released a small batch of new production M118A1 Long Range (308win/7.62x51) to CMP.

This is the latest flavor with Lake City 2011 production brass, flash resistant powder, and the new Sierra 175-gr ASD technology bullet. This A1 production ammo can only be used in rifles with right-hand twist rifling to benifit from the ASD technology bullets. Also, they cannot be used in the Southern Hemisphere because the bullets are designed for the Northern Hemishere.

My source said they will be available starting Monday morning for $349 per 980-rounds (two sealed 50-cal cans banded toghter in wood crates).

My understanding is the US Army is moving fast forward with 300WM rifle procurement, and is providing a limited quantity of this ammo to CMP. My source told be CMP is only receiving 1200 crates, as most of the stuff will be going to Eastern European NATO members.

I'll be buying two crates (CMP's limit) Monday early AM.

 

[Commander Shepard]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alpine 338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This A1 production ammo can only be used in rifles with right-hand twist rifling to benifit from the ASD technology bullets. Also, they cannot be used in the Southern Hemisphere because the bullets are designed for the Northern Hemishere.</div></div>

Nice try, almost got me there.

 

[Alpine 338]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Enough with the PM's, do a google search.

ASD = Anti-Spin Drift

 

[FCS]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Dang it!! Knew I should have went with the right hand twist barrel.

I was trying to get into my right mind, went with the left hand twist and now miss out on the SMK ASD bullet in loaded ammo for very reasonable price. Crap!!

 

[Pusher591]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

I'm stupid

 

[FCS]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Better jump on this, doesn't get any better and doubly so for that price!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Got my order in to my CMP source. I should have two cases showing up in a week.

Good thing the AI is RH Twist.

 

[jpspeeddemon]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

is this real or an April Fools joke?

 

[jetmd]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Yes

 

[ranger1183]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Have you heard the one about the new bullet with dimples like a golf ball for better aerodynamics? Yeah, that was an April Fool's Day press release as well.

 

[Clay_James]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

If this is real that's an incredible deal. I've seen it before on other sites but at twice the price. And I was just getting ready to order a bunch of 30-06 from them. Guess I'll have to postpone that.

 

[Flatbush Harry]

Re: M118A1-LR available from CMP

Nice April Fool, anus.

This isn't even remotely true.

FH