Browning rifle ammunition

[rchall]

Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this question, but just out of
curiosity. I purchased about 4 boxes of older Browning rifle ammo
recently in .30-06 and .270. I am curious as to who loaded this ammo
back in the early 70's. These are the the older black and gold foil boxes
with the styrofoam divider and a 16 page pamphlet on shooting and hunting tips included in the box. They have a Browning headstamp and caliber
marking. Also wondered if they would be safe to fire which I probably
would not anyway?? Anyone who might have any info. on this ammo I
would be very interested in knowing! Thanks so much!

 

[Gene L]

I would bet they're safe to fire, and will be for a lot longer. Also, I wouldn't think they have collector value, so why not shoot them?

 

[Pisgah]

Somewhere in the back of my mind, "Norma" pops up -- but that may be completely wrong, so I won't be held to it. Regardless, it was good-quality stuff back then, and if it has been properly stored and looks good it should be absolutely safe to shoot.

 

[Old_Cop]

If the boxes are in good shape and the brass is clean, I would be confident in shooting it. I have no idea who made it for Browning.

 

[dusty3030]

Choot em Liz!

 

[rchall]

Thanks to all of you for that info. I have no idea who made this stuff
but I'm pretty confident it was good ammo based on Browning's
reputation for quality. I may take a few out and just see what they will
do. Thanks again!

 

[DWalt]

For about the last 10 years or so, the Browning-branded ammo sold in the USA was made by Winchester. Also, I think that the ammo sold by Browning in Europe was made by Norma. For sure it wasn't made by Browning. It doesn't make much difference, as Browning could get about any ammo company in the world to make it to their specifications and sell it under their name and with their headstamp, whoever could do it the cheapest. Ammunition is fungible.

 

[Gene L]

I'm pretty sure it was made by whoever could meet the stats Browning required at the lowest price, as said above, and probably by different suppliers at different times.

As far as age goes, don't think age is much of a factor if it's stored properly. Lots of shooters bought up Russian spam cans when it was available of 7.62 x 54, some of it WW2 ammo...most was post war, but still old.