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Wax on the Swiss surplus ammo?

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#1 ·
I bought a case of the swiss 591-1100 surplus ammo. From what I have read I understand this is supposed to be excellent ammo. There is a ring of wax on the top of the neck of the case. Is this wax there to keep moisture out of the cartridge or is it a lubricant for chambering? Is it okay to remove the wax before shooting it? I was just concerned about a wax buildup in the chamber of the rifle.
 
#3 ·
it was discontinued after a while, I forget when.
 
#5 ·
leave it alone and just shoot it. It is some of the most accurate mil surplus ammo out there. It is not "needed" for cambering....but probly does not hurt anything. I have not seen a built up . That is my suggestion.
 
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