dcm ammo

[rockquarry]

I recently ran across a GI ammo can with about fifteen or twenty 20-round boxes of what appeared to be DCM .30-06 ammo. I was looking at a bunch of other ammo as well and never even examined the DCM stuff. Is this likely military surplus or what? I assume it's not target quality but would be fine for shooting.

 

[505Gibbs]

Unless it has mercury primers it should be fine! I doubt that it's old enough to have that style primer.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Probably made by Lake City.....Will be good ammo unless it's corroded.

 

[TXBryan]

Pretty sure DCM stands for Department of Civilian Markmanship and lots of it was match grade. So not really milsurplus but likely manufactured at the same locations as milgrade (such as Lake City). Should be fine.

 

[rockquarry]

Thanks for the responses. I should have examined the ammo, but the gray cardboard boxes don't appear to be old at all. It's been well stored in an ammo can in a closet.

 

[Heinz]

If you qualify for the DCM program, they have a lot of pretty good ammo for sale. Right now, they are pretty low on stock. I have bought some of their Greek Mil Surp. The Garand likes it, and then it likes to be cleaned. I purchased varieties of Eley 22 rimfire, all were very good ammo. I also purchased some of their "Creedmore" brand in 38, 357 and 45 ACP. I believe Creedmore is in Anniston Alabama and has some relationship to the CMP. That XTP handgun ammo shoots well. I bought at the beginning of COVID and they were very reasonable. It is good organization, their website is easy to find but a little tricky to navigate as there are three sort of separate sections, The CMP Estore, the CMP Membership and Shooting Programs, and the CMP Fireams sales (including air rifles)

 

[LoboGunLeather]

The Civilian Marksmanship Program oversees national marksmanship programs and competitions (adult and junior) and is authorized to receive surplus arms and ammunition from the Defense Department for use in CMP events or for sale to qualified citizens. As part of their mandate CMP has attempted to maintain supplies of ammunition suitable for training and competition use, and those supplies are offered to qualified citizens at very reasonable prices.

Ammo sources have included US military surplus and bulk purchases of foreign and domestic production. Over the years I have received .22LR, .45ACP, .30 Carbine, .30 M2 ball (.30-06), and 7.62 (.308 Win).

Participation in CMP generally requires that the applicant be a member of the CMP affiliate organization within the state of residence (here in Colorado it is the Colorado State Shooting Association).

During the last ammo shortage (about 10 years ago) a friend was desperate to locate .22 ammo for use at a Boy Scout camp with a rifle program. I hooked him up with CSSA and CMP and he was able to obtain case lots at a great price. Being a government chartered agency allows CMP to bypass federal excise taxes (11% on sporting arms and ammunition) in addition to preferential prices on the large quantities they deal with. All proceeds from CMP operations go toward maintaining the training and competition programs for the public.

CMP is administered by the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (ODCMP). Facilities are maintained at Anniston Army Depot (Alabama) and Camp Perry, Ohio (site of the national matches). A very good website provides ready access to qualified members for all sorts of training materials, firearms, accessories, and ammunition. I believe the site is odcmp.com

 

[sousana]

Stuff is great. I bought tons of it at local gunshows, came in cases of 250rds each.

 

[murphydog]

Just to clarify, the DCM was superceded by the CMP. Old ammunition packaging may be DCM marked but not since 1996.

Their website is thecmp.org.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you qualify for the DCM program, they have a lot of pretty good ammo for sale. Right now, they are pretty low on stock. I have bought some of their Greek Mil Surp. The Garand likes it, and then it likes to be cleaned. I purchased varieties of Eley 22 rimfire, all were very good ammo. I also purchased some of their "Creedmore" brand in 38, 357 and 45 ACP. I believe Creedmore is in Anniston Alabama and has some relationship to the CMP. That XTP handgun ammo shoots well. I bought at the beginning of COVID and they were very reasonable. It is good organization, their website is easy to find but a little tricky to navigate as there are three sort of separate sections, The CMP Estore, the CMP Membership and Shooting Programs, and the CMP Fireams sales (including air rifles)

Creedmoor is in Long Island NY. The Creedmoor Shooting Club was associated with the newly formed NRA late in the 1800s. They hosted the first international long distance rifle match (1,000 yards) which became the premier match of the year worldwide. They were shot with breech loaders back then like the Sharps or Remington rolling block.

 

[Green Frog]

I’ve had an idea percolating for decades. Suppose, late one night in Congress, “our side” sneaked in a rider or amendment to some “must pass” bill to move all BATF activities involving firearms to the complete control of the CMP? After all, who better to control civilian use of firearms?. Would we hear liberal heads exploding all over the country?
Froggie