Ammo used at the 1955 NM?

[CPC]

Can someone identify or post a picture of the type of ammo used at the 1955 NM for the M1 Garand? From what I understand regular NM ammo production started again in 1957 so during the after war period NM ammo lots were selected by performance. I thought either Campbell, Brophy, etc., listed the lots but I have not been able to find it so I must have read it on line. Maybe a post from Ray or someone. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Regards,
CC

[raymeketa]

Ammunition issued at Camp Perry for the 1955 Matches was a selected lot of standard Cal .30 Ball M2. It was Lot FA 4303 with a headstamp of FA 54. Remaining stocks of the same ammunition was issued in 1956, supplemented by Lot FA 4302 and Lot 4317 (hs FA 55).

Even though the 3 lots were selected for their accuracy, they were bad enough that the Cal .30 MATCH T291 was developed for the 1957 matches.

Ray

[CPC]

Ray, Thank you for the prompt reply and information. Now I have to find a box for an article I am working on. The closest I have is a box of 1956 FA International Match. Regards,
CC

[raymeketa]

Hey CC, find two boxes. I'll take one.

Ray

[CPC]

WILCO!

Hey CC, find two boxes. I'll take one.

Ray