I remember way back when I first bought my NDM-86 reading a few posts that specifically said not to use Federal Match .308 ammo. Something about it blowing up a few rifles. Was this due to the firing pin piercing issue, or something else? I vaguely remember something about stretchy brass with the Federal as well.

I had Gunsmoke/AKE modify 2 firing pins for me, my original as well as a Russian SLFP. Is it now safe to shoot Federal match? I ask because I can get a decent amount of it for next to free and would like to take the guy up on his offer.

If any one knows if Gunsmoke is back under a different name, who is he now?