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Ammunition Evaluation: Ethiopian 7.62x51mm NATO

Ammunition Evaluation: Ethiopian 7.62x51mm NATO

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Published on September 30, 2018
Duration: 13:28

This video provides a detailed evaluation of Ethiopian 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition, imported by Century International Arms. The analysis covers three key areas: visual inspection of appearance and packaging, live-fire testing including velocity and consistency measurements using a 7.62x51mm Israeli K98k Mauser rifle, and a teardown to assess bullet weight consistency. The ammunition is believed to have been produced between 1977 and 1985 at the Emperor Haile Selassie Ammunition Factory in Addis Ababa, intended for rifles like the BM59 and M14, and machine guns. The video notes a significant hangfire issue present in at least half the fired rounds, despite all rounds firing on the first primer strike. Bullet weights are found to be consistent, with an average of 143.4 grains. The presence of a gilding metal over steel jacket is confirmed, which attracts a magnet.

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