Belgian FNB ammunition
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Topic: Belgian FNB ammunition
Posted By: Canuck
Subject: Belgian FNB ammunition
Date Posted: January 10 2026 at 4:26pm
   I found a box of this 303 MK7 ammo at a gun show today. This is a first for me as I had not heard of this ammo. It’s Belgian mfg ball ammo that has the case annealed with a cannulure as well. Is date coded 1986. 50 round box. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: January 10 2026 at 4:29pm
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FNB Fabrique Nationale Herstal, Herstal, Belgium This FNB headstamp round was equipped with a 174 gr, Mk VII bullet. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Canuck
Date Posted: January 11 2026 at 7:53am
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I believe, after doing some research, that the casisng is Berdan primed. ------------- Castles made of sand slip into the sea.....eventually |