Author: Macd
Subject: What is this Ammo?
Posted: February 04 2018 at 7:53am
Industries Valcartier Inc.. IVI in Quebec. (general Dynamics Ordnance Division). I believe they use IMR3031 as a powder and also still use the MK8z bullet. While every Ranger I have known swears by them for hunting everything from seals to polar bears, they are not legal for hunting being made with FMJ "Military" type bullets. Just as an aside they are, by military regulations, not for private sale or resale. Technically they remain property of the Department of National Defence. Each Ranger is issued a set quantity of rounds per year for his or her use. They are not to be given away or sold. Having said that, they are nice heavy brass that benefits from neck annealing after the first firing. I have a thousand or so IVI 7.62x51 brass cases dating from the 1970 and 80's. I am not sure if the Rangers will be allowed to keep their LE rifles after they get the new C19 .308 SAKO replacements. If not, I expect a lot of IVI surplus to start showing up.
Subject: What is this Ammo?
Posted: February 04 2018 at 7:53am
Industries Valcartier Inc.. IVI in Quebec. (general Dynamics Ordnance Division). I believe they use IMR3031 as a powder and also still use the MK8z bullet. While every Ranger I have known swears by them for hunting everything from seals to polar bears, they are not legal for hunting being made with FMJ "Military" type bullets. Just as an aside they are, by military regulations, not for private sale or resale. Technically they remain property of the Department of National Defence. Each Ranger is issued a set quantity of rounds per year for his or her use. They are not to be given away or sold. Having said that, they are nice heavy brass that benefits from neck annealing after the first firing. I have a thousand or so IVI 7.62x51 brass cases dating from the 1970 and 80's. I am not sure if the Rangers will be allowed to keep their LE rifles after they get the new C19 .308 SAKO replacements. If not, I expect a lot of IVI surplus to start showing up.