Project Appleseed

Has anyone (besides me) shot federal auto match in sub-freezing temps?  I had an interesting experience with it, and want to see if it's been an issue for anyone else.

Have not - however I bring ammo that is offered for sale to shooters and in the winter I tend to stick with the Winchester 555 packs as they tend to function well in sub-freezing temps:

http://www.winchester.com/Products/rimfire-ammunition/555-rounds/lhp-lubaloy-plated/Pages/default.aspx

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Quote from: siglite on December 22, 2010, 08:17:48 AM
Has anyone (besides me) shot federal auto match in sub-freezing temps?  I had an interesting experience with it, and want to see if it's been an issue for anyone else.

I have been shooting it in sub freezing temps.
and intend to shoot more.
Have fired very litte to maybe none in warm temps.
Stockpile of 17 boxes 300some rounds per box.
with plans to shoot this winter.
What did you notice?

Quote from: vernic82 on December 22, 2010, 09:08:04 AM
Have not - however I bring ammo that is offered for sale to shooters and in the winter I tend to stick with the Winchester 555 packs as they tend to function well in sub-freezing temps:

http://www.winchester.com/Products/rimfire-ammunition/555-rounds/lhp-lubaloy-plated/Pages/default.aspx

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I stopped buying the Winchester bulk for Appleseeds when I got a box that had approx 1 in 10 FTF (not fun when you're trying to shoot Rifleman).  I burned the rest up at my range (those that would actually fire) and was very unhappy with it.  My 795's really prefer the CCI MiniMags, but I haven't shot them in 'adverse' conditions (hey, I'm in NM.... we haven't had COLD yet this year) but they come to me highly recommended.

Quote from: clodhopper on December 22, 2010, 09:30:12 AM
I have been shooting it in sub freezing temps.
and intend to shoot more.
Have fired very litte to maybe none in warm temps.
Stockpile of 17 boxes 300some rounds per box.
with plans to shoot this winter.
What did you notice?

The details are here: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=19217.msg154667#msg154667

I have not had that trouble, and find auto match to be quality ammo, If you still have the box tell federal about it they do want to know.
If you still have the box, what is the lot number?

Quote from: clodhopper on December 22, 2010, 10:07:36 PM
I have not had that trouble, and find auto match to be quality ammo, If you still have the box tell federal about it they do want to know.
If you still have the box, what is the lot number?

It went in the trash.  I didn't think 'till later that ATK might be interested in the lot number.  I know when and where I bought it, they may be able to track it down that way.  Maybe not.

I've searched the internet, and found one other post on a gun forum about hangfires in cold weather.  The squibs and hangfires freaked me out. 

It's probably still in the trash can at the range.

No issues with Federal auto match today temperatures starting around 5 above, maybe climbing to 12F during the day.
I was wondering if maybe your ammo was contaminated by some kind of oil or gun cleaning solvent?

Quote from: clodhopper on January 02, 2011, 01:12:55 AM
No issues with Federal auto match today temperatures starting around 5 above, maybe climbing to 12F during the day.
I was wondering if maybe your ammo was contaminated by some kind of oil or gun cleaning solvent?

Maybe I just had a bad lot.