Winchester to recall...

[Viper45]

Saw this on Facebook, figured some of you might need to check your stocks.

**Official Notice**
http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/product-recall-556mm-m855.aspx


"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.


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[whitbaby]

Source: http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/winchester-556mm-ammo-recall/

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Winchester 5.56 mm Ammo Recall Winchester has recalled one lot of 5.56 mm M855 62-grain PENE center-fire ammunition. By NRA Staff


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3/28/2013

Olin Corporation, through Winchester (http://www.winchester.com/Pages/Home.aspx), has recalled one lot of 5.56 mm M855 62-grain PENE center-fire ammunition because the ammunition may contain incorrect propellant.
Do not use Winchester 5.56 mm M855 62-grain PENE ammunition marked with Symbol Number ZGQ3308 and Lot Number WCC10M106-004. 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 cartons.


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If you have ammunition with Symbol Number ZGQ3308 and Lot Number WCC10M106-004, you should discontinue use and contact Winchester 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.
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[jerrymrc]

Ya mean this one. http://www.ar-15.co/threads/97705-Winchester-to-recall?highlight=recall

And merged.
(http://www.ar-15.co/threads/97705-Winchester-to-recall?highlight=recall)

[Zombie Steve]

Anyone remember back in the 2000 scare when lots of ammo were crap and they were churning out as much as they could? Yeah. It's just like that.

I feel sorry for fellas what ain't reloadin' their own ammo. [shithitsfan]

[sabot_round]

Anyone remember back in the 2000 scare when lots of ammo were crap and they were churning out as much as they could? Yeah. It's just like that.

I feel sorry for fellas what ain't reloadin' their own ammo. [shithitsfan]

My thoughts exactly!!

[Zombie Steve]

Shoulda said 1999 scare.

Even a couple years later guys weren't able to give away LC 99 5.56.