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Recalled 7mm Express Ammo
montanaencore
Member Posts: 3 ✭
I have a box of Remington 7mm Express ammo that was involved in a recall in perhaps the early 1980's. The recalled lot numbers are readily available in a google search. Is there any collector value in this item? Way back when, I unknowingly fired some of the recalled ammo in my 700 BDL 7mm Express rifle, before they got the word out that a recall was needed and it locked up the bolt. Had to ship the rifle back to Remington. If there is no added collector value for this ammo, I will pull the bullets and replace the powder with a charge know to be safe.
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Very little collector value. If you need the components, pull bullets and hand load to your liking.
Box alone might be of a little interest to a collector
I agree with Butchdog, little to no collector value. One would also have to factor in the cost to ship a box of ammo these days. I say pull em down for salvage.
keep in mind that Remington now isn't the Remington when this recall happened.
word of caution, i had a brass failure just above the web in about the same era of ammunition from Remington. factory loads been in a cabinet in the basement (25-06 cal.) since purchased. took them to the range one week ago to "burn them up" so i could reload the brass. it is my opinion the component in the powder that preserves the powder had failed allowing it to deteriorate the brass thus causing the split. i will lick my wounds and toss the remaining stuff so it can't damage me, my shooter, or anyone else. i would guess there is a way to test the brass but i am unaware of it, anyway for the sake of 20 empty brass i'm not willing to throw the dice. good luck amigo