darrin5
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THEY SAY THEY USED THE WRONG POWDERhttp://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/product-recall-556mm-m855.aspx
WINCHESTER IS RECALLING SOME 5.56 AMMO
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StealthESW
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That's not good. Probably went to some military outfit.
From Winchester site:
M855 LAP (PENE) 62GR
Symbol Number: ZGQ3308
Lot Number: WCC10M106-004
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lot of
5.56mm M855 ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in
this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and
subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury when
fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® SYMBOL NUMBER ZGQ3308 LOT NUMBER WCC10M106-004
5.56mm M855 62 GRAIN PENE AMMUNITION. The ammunition Symbol Number and
Lot Number are ink stamped on the outside of the 900-round shipping container,
and on the outside of the 30-round carton as indicated here:
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol
Number and Lot Number. If it is Symbol Number ZGQ3308 and Lot Number
WCC10M106-004 immediately discontinue use and contact
Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 for free UPS pick-up of the recalled
ammunition. Upon receipt of your recalled ammunition, Winchester will ship
replacement ammunition directly to you.
This notice applies only to Symbol Number ZGQ3308 with Lot Number
WCC10M106-004. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this
recall.
If you have any questions concerning this 5.56mm M855 ammunition recall
please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road,
East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: 5.56mm M855 Recall), or visit our website at
www.winchester.com.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
WINCHESTER
February 4, 2013
From Winchester site:
M855 LAP (PENE) 62GR
Symbol Number: ZGQ3308
Lot Number: WCC10M106-004
Through extensive evaluation Winchester has determined the above lot of
5.56mm M855 ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in
this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable, and
subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury when
fired.
DO NOT USE WINCHESTER® SYMBOL NUMBER ZGQ3308 LOT NUMBER WCC10M106-004
5.56mm M855 62 GRAIN PENE AMMUNITION. The ammunition Symbol Number and
Lot Number are ink stamped on the outside of the 900-round shipping container,
and on the outside of the 30-round carton as indicated here:
To determine if your ammunition is subject to this notice, review the Symbol
Number and Lot Number. If it is Symbol Number ZGQ3308 and Lot Number
WCC10M106-004 immediately discontinue use and contact
Winchester toll-free at 866-423-5224 for free UPS pick-up of the recalled
ammunition. Upon receipt of your recalled ammunition, Winchester will ship
replacement ammunition directly to you.
This notice applies only to Symbol Number ZGQ3308 with Lot Number
WCC10M106-004. Other Symbol Numbers or Lot Numbers are not subject to this
recall.
If you have any questions concerning this 5.56mm M855 ammunition recall
please call toll-free 866-423-5224, write to Winchester (600 Powder Mill Road,
East Alton, IL 62024 Attn: 5.56mm M855 Recall), or visit our website at
www.winchester.com.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
WINCHESTER
February 4, 2013
darrin5
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Damn Stealth you go lol Thanks for the follow up on my post. :superman:
StealthESW
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I get around. lol.
darrin5
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lol Stealth you know if you had tits and pretty smile that comment could be taken the wrong way,lol :sarcastichand:
StealthESW
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My mustache brings all the girls to the yard. :air_kiss:
dennishoddy
Moderator
Bromance?
drmitchgibson
The white Morgan Freeman
Regular romance.
StealthESW
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Uh, no.
StealthESW
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Careful, we might end up with Rigsby in here looking to squeeze somebodies tail.
j/k Matt.
j/k Matt.
