Thread: .222 turning back the clock

Originally Posted by Tahr

Red and black pkts, 50 grn. Imported. Anything imported was the bees knees. That and Sako were the 2 main brands around in te 60's. Maybe Hertenberg was less common. Used to get mine from a shop in Marton.

Edit. It was Hertennberger. Not Hertenberg. Made in Austria.

I shot both SAKO and Hirtenberger (correct spelling) extensively during the 60's and 70's until I started reloading, still have a couple of packs of the SAKO ammo and a few packets of fired brass cases that I have saved.