mk318 brown box or white box?

[kenndapp]

i have read a few threads on mk318 and the two different boxes it can be bought in. i have read alot of speculation stating things like "this one is factory reject" and "this one is for public consumption" but i have found no factual information. so which box do i want to be buying? white or brown?

[IZinterrogator]

Brown box is definitely military issue, based on the box markings (DODIC, lot number format). Whether the white box is factory seconds or marketed for LE, I couldn't tell you.

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[Jake'sDad]

The white box, marked T556TNB1, is what is shipped to LE. The ATK LE rep I asked had never seen the brown box version, and had no idea where it was coming from.

Does the military typically buy 5.56 ammo in 20 round boxes?

[nowayout]

Speaking of Mk318 does this look ok? Its from the brown box.



sorry for the derail

[Jake'sDad]

Speaking of Mk318 does this look ok? Its from the brown box.



sorry for the derail

What's the headstamp on your ammo?

[nowayout]

Headstamp is FC 10

[kenndapp]

so there is no problem with the brown box? it is not rejects? all i know is that the stash i have (very small) seems to be constant in appearance and velocity and is fairly accurate. however, i have read alot of speculation over this and the fact that brown box is typically $1 or $2 cheaper than white box leaves me wondering.

[nowayout]

So is that gap ok on the picture above?

[kenndapp]

well that's what mine look like. that's the last driving band that the case is crimped at, followed by green sealant.

[WS6]

well that's what mine look like. that's the last driving band that the case is crimped at, followed by green sealant.

Same here, and bump...