So, I have never really paid that much attention to stripper clips until I bought a pack of new NCStar clips, which I promptly sold off because they were not real good. They fit into the slot okay(which was an issue others have discussed), but they didn't hold the ammo very well. Rounds would pop out in the middle when trying to load.
I have come across some packs of clips that are 15-20 years in storage, Chinese, in 20 packs. I don't remember ever having issues with any clips that long ago, but it has been a while. Any thoughts on the reliability of these vs the new aftermarket junk?
I've only used milsurp, and I've avoided NCStar like the plague.
That being said, I don't think you can really go wrong with milsurp. Do these have any markings on them?
Quote from: echo83 on October 04, 2020, 09:46:45 AM
I've only used milsurp, and I've avoided NCStar like the plague.
That being said, I don't think you can really go wrong with milsurp. Do these have any markings on them?
Don't have a visual, just a description at this time. Just wondering, on the record, if clips that old were actually milsurp leftovers as opposed the the current production.
I have no idea as I don't know when ncstar began selling them.
The company was founded in 1997 according to the innerwebs.
milsup would be way to go. i have a bunch marked BXN. work great and think they were from Russia or one of the other commi countries. got them on eBay many years ago.
I believe BXN would be Yugo.
Quote from: Larry D. on October 04, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
I believe BXN would be Yugo.
sounds right, i think the seller was actually from Russia.
Quote from: Larry D. on October 04, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
I believe BXN would be Yugo.
Czech again... my good man.... BXN is Czechoslovakia. :)
Quote from: Greasemonkey on October 04, 2020, 04:40:23 PM
Quote from: Larry D. on October 04, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
I believe BXN would be Yugo.
Czech again... my good man.... BXN is Czechoslovakia. :)
rofl rofl rofl Good one GM
I shoulda known to double Czech before posting.....
Quote from: Larry D. on October 05, 2020, 01:56:45 AM
I should known to double Czech before posting.....
BUahahahahaha. To quote Yakov Smirnov "you guys break me down"
For anyone who is interested, I decided to try them and bought 4-20 packs to fill up all my bandoliers. They are quoted as saying "they work as opposed to the new ones"
Here's the link if interested:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SKS-Stripper-Clips-7-62-x-39-10-Round-Pack-of-20/174022968908?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
looks like a good deal, thanks for sharing.
They don't look very symmetrical to me from the pic.
feedback from buyers was pretty good. don't need them but couldn't help myself and orered a pack. will let everyone know when I get them if they work. :o
eSarco is out of stock but they are still selling them on eBay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SKS-10-Stripper-Clips-with-free-Pouch/123487754379?ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574735181&toolid=10001&campid=5336086427&icep_item=123487754379&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&srcrot=711-53200-19255-0&rvr_id=2254901092158&rvr_ts=94e2d0ee16f0a4e8c862a1c7fff99e54&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=06be8e1d-b11f-405c-9a79-aa08568b929d
This thread shows a large variety of good milsurp stripper clips.
https://clone.sks-files.com/index.php?topic=4958.msg55866#msg55866
Well, crap.
I'm just about broke or I'd grab a couple of those Israeli grenade pouches with strippers.
Curse you, Enablers.....curse you I say!
It says that SARCO is on vacation when you try to buy any.
just got my pack of 20, marked with number 386. look like my BXN ones(same wt). will try them in sks latter and let you all know about the fit.
Quote from: carls sks on October 14, 2020, 08:59:32 AM
just got my pack of 20, marked with number 386. look like my BXN ones(same wt). will try them in sks latter and let you all know about the fit.
Cool, I bought 4 packs that are due today. IIRC 386 was a good number for Chinese clips on the quality front, actual mil-surp. I will report when I get mine.
Try these, at that price including shipping you have nothing to lose.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32680829714.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.30e97f96Za40YT&algo_pvid=106e989d-cef4-4c73-9c47-5f9ebf7f9c21&algo_expid=106e989d-cef4-4c73-9c47-5f9ebf7f9c21-20&btsid=0bb0623116026971904772025e4f67&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
No thanks, don't feel like waiting 5 weeks to get the stuff and I have a US seller I can support.
Quote from: Greatguns on October 14, 2020, 02:02:24 PM
No thanks, don't feel like waiting 5 weeks to get the stuff and I have a US seller I can support.
Its your money and your nose. rofl
Quote from: Cupid on October 14, 2020, 02:07:16 PM
Quote from: Greatguns on October 14, 2020, 02:02:24 PM
No thanks, don't feel like waiting 5 weeks to get the stuff and I have a US seller I can support.
Its your money and your nose. rofl
Leave my nose out of it Canadian Schmuck rofl rofl
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Quote from: Cupid on October 14, 2020, 02:24:06 PM
Free Shipping
to Canada via AliExpress Standard Shipping
Estimated Delivery: 15-30 days
If you finish the payment today, your order will arrive within the estimated delivery time............ And it always does. :)
It was 30+ days estimated to arrive to the US. Major deterrent for many people.
Quote from: carls sks on October 14, 2020, 08:59:32 AM
just got my pack of 20, marked with number 386. look like my BXN ones(same wt). will try them in sks latter and let you all know about the fit.
fit was nice and 10 rounds of ammo was tight with nothing loose.
Quote from: carls sks on October 14, 2020, 03:26:55 PM
Quote from: carls sks on October 14, 2020, 08:59:32 AM
just got my pack of 20, marked with number 386. look like my BXN ones(same wt). will try them in sks latter and let you all know about the fit.
fit was nice and 10 rounds of ammo was tight with nothing loose.
Good to hear Carl, still waiting for mine to arrive in mail today.
Well, mine just arrived. I ordered 80 total, checked all 80 and all are 386 stamped. I picked one out that seemed to have the flatest spring section on it and slid on 10rnds of ammo I had laying on the bench. Even with very little tension the ammo stayed very nicely while shaking it around. I will be buying some more.
Oh, and to edit, they definitely smell like they have been in a barn for 15-20 years, lol.
Update; Being sick I had nothing else to do, so I loaded my 80 clips yesterday and used up the rest of my carton sleeves as well. Standard procedure of pullling the spring tabs to increase tension on the clips where they were flat. Other than that, they seem to function as NOS Mil-surp clips. These are definitely much better than the NCStar ones I had, as in Night and Day difference. I will be buying more for sure. YMMV
It worked out really nice as well to fit 300rnds pre-loaded clips, in the sleeves, into the small plastic HarborFreight Bunkerhill 0.30 Cal ammo boxes. I did have to cut about 1/4" off of one laying on top in order for the 2 to lay end to end. Much easier for me to carry around than a loaded 0.50 cal can.
(https://i.ibb.co/DfjYG8s/93-A399-F1-255-A-4-F17-AA27-F844-B6576-DF3-1-201-a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v4MhsQg)
Six months from now, don't go reinfecting yourself when you open it back up!
Have some jerky and toss in the desiccant pack. :)
Quote from: Justin Hell on October 16, 2020, 12:06:37 PM
Six months from now, don't go reinfecting yourself when you open it back up!
Have some jerky and toss in the desiccant pack. :)
Was thinkin' that same thing, just can't decide between Teryacki, original, or BBQ. Heck I got 2 ammo boxes loaded up and gonna do 1 more. Maybe I'll just get all three, lol.
Quote from: Greatguns on October 16, 2020, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: Justin Hell on October 16, 2020, 12:06:37 PM
Six months from now, don't go reinfecting yourself when you open it back up!
Have some jerky and toss in the desiccant pack. :)
Was thinkin' that same thing, just can't decide between Teryacki, original, or BBQ. Heck I got 2 ammo boxes loaded up and gonna do 1 more. Maybe I'll just get all three, lol.
I use Teriyaki exclusively with my Chinese bandoleirs...not quite right, but funny enough to probably enough to be killed quickly when they invade....with their fully reliable 20 round 'aftermarket' mags. rofl
I would imagine a quarter bag of Ramen in the oil compartment would work too.
Duck sauce, made with real ducks fellas!! thumb1
BXN's work best for me. Price for them is off the rails tho these days. Circle 31's seem okay too.