Got the .303 ammo yesterday. I"m sure a decent wood crate would have been cool, but my crate was in sorry shape. I was a little pissed that it was opened, or popped open too.
Anywhoo, the rounds were showing definite signs of age; they were very tarnished, but the chargers seemed ok. Took 40 rds to the range, and all 40 went "bang". Accuracy was better than expected, I was shooting from the sitting position (bench) with no support. I had about a pie plate grouping at 100m on a standard "E".
I"m trying a little experiment tonight. I dropped 40 rounds into a vibratory media polisher to try to clean up the rounds. I know its not a wise move, but I think it will help when charging/feeding the weapon.
The chargers cleaned up with a little CLP, and look almost new.
I think I will be getting another case of this stuff. If anyone knows where I can get some better quality .303 surplus, drop me a line.