GA Discontinues 223 & 308 because of Gov't?

[Pat]

What the devil is this crap all about? From the Georgia Arms web site:

Attention!!

Due to new government regulations concerning the purchasing of surplus brass, we are removing sales of all 223 and all 308 until further notice. Below is a copy of the email we received from Government Liquidations.

"Effective immediately DOD Surplus, LLC, will be implementing new requirements for mutilation of fired shell casings. The new DRMS requirement calls for DOD Surplus personnel to witness the mutilation of the property and sign the Certificate of Destruction. Mutilation of the property can be done at the DRMO, if permitted by the Government, or it may be mutilated at a site chosen by the buyer. Mutilation means that the property will be destroyed to the extent prevents its reuse or reconstruction. DOD Surplus personnel will determine when property has been sufficiently mutilated to meet the requirements of the Government."

[Widge]

It is a liability issue. The Government has strict regulations about the sale of used ordnance and the regs were not being followed. Used brass (and other stuff) was being sold on to remanufacturers with live rounds and /or primers mixed in leading to injuries. People like GA and BHA who buy the used brass are affected but not those who make new ammo.

[Squib Joe]

It is a liability issue. The Government has strict regulations about the sale of used ordnance and the regs were not being followed. Used brass (and other stuff) was being sold on to remanufacturers with live rounds and /or primers mixed in leading to injuries. People like GA and BHA who buy the used brass are affected but not those who make new ammo.

Everyone who buys ammo, new or reloaded, will be affected by this. The brass is being shredded and the majority of it will end up in China. Ammo grade brass prices will go through the roof.

[jaysong]

People like GA and BHA who buy the used brass are affected but not those who make new ammo.

What will those who bought reloaded ammo do? Wouldn't some by new ammo because the shorter supply?

[Einthoven's Triangle]

There US Govt brass affected, not brass that suppliers gather from state or local LE or public ranges. Just means no more Blue Box 223 and 308 (never saw blue box 308 ?....who know? give it some time and ?

[Keith]

Dear Loyal Customers,

Thanks to your voice, DOD has rescinded the order to mutilate all spent cases as of 4:30 pm on 3/17/09. We appreciate the time and effort that you expended, together we all made a difference. We will be posting the email we received from DOD as well as any additional information within the next 12-16 hours. Thanks so much and lets get to work!!! Georgia Arms

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[1911fan]

It was proven that a scrap and mutilate order would cost the government millions of dollars in revenue, where as scrapped cases were worth something like $4000 a ton, it was about $460 for shredded brass. Some of these commercial reloaders are selling back to the government and to other units of government, millions of rounds of ammuntion made on these cases.

[ttousi]

Dear Loyal Customers,

Thanks to your voice, DOD has rescinded the order to mutilate all spent cases as of 4:30 pm on 3/17/09. We appreciate the time and effort that you expended, together we all made a difference. We will be posting the email we received from DOD as well as any additional information within the next 12-16 hours. Thanks so much and lets get to work!!! Georgia Arms

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[Pat]

A definite Happy St. Paddy's Day all around!

[ComradeBurg]

Wow I read this and instantly went to check on the situation with my brass order from Scharch and sent off an e-mail. Then I read that the regulation was reverted back to something sane. Quickest burst of anger followed by relief I've ever experienced.

[Pat]

May God bless the Democratic Party for it's sweetly smooth recanteur.

Wow I read this and instantly went to check on the situation with my brass order from Scharch and sent off an e-mail. Then I read that the regulation was reverted back to something sane. Quickest burst of anger followed by relief I've ever experienced.

[hammAR]

May God bless the Democratic Party for it's sweetly smooth recanteur.

Yea right, if they hadn't FU in the first place then they wouldn't have to fix it.......

you need your FUBAR tightened.... .

[ComradeBurg]

May God bless the Democratic Party for it's sweetly smooth recanteur.

I have to say the Democratic party is the only thing that's ever made me say "Well at least their inconsistent."

[John S.]

It was proven that a scrap and mutilate order would cost the government millions of dollars in revenue, where as scrapped cases were worth something like $4000 a ton, it was about $460 for shredded brass. Some of these commercial reloaders are selling back to the government and to other units of government, millions of rounds of ammuntion made on these cases.

All of a sudden this administration is concerned about spending costs?
Guess the Vikings must have won the Super Bowl too, and Hell froze over?