I have a small number of unusual .308s - they are molded in one piece of a milky white plastic - like polyethylene - with a brass head (& primer) pressed into the base. The case is filled with a greyish powder to about 4/5th of its volume and the neck is relieved by axial flutes so the "bullet" will break loose upon ignition. It is headstamped "7.62x51 DAG - 70-2" (the latter I assume to be the date code). I was told they were made in Germany and used by the US Government - particularly the FBI - for practice. I assume the round would function the action of an auto-loader such as the M14. Anyone have anything to add, such as the manufacturer?

Bud W

I had some that a local surplus store sold in a 50 round box. I was also told that they were used by the German Army for training using indoor ranges and I heard the FBI SRT snipers used them for practice.

Mine were blue plastic with a metal case head.

They would shoot into an inch at 25 yards from my bolt gun. Don't know about the abillity to function an autoloader but you should see what one does to a gallon jug filled with water!


The only down side was a 25% fail to fire rate

Thanks for the info Rick; I never fired any of these as I don't own a .308, but I did find that DAG in all likelihood refers to Dynamit Nobel AG in Troisdorf, Germany. Good collectors item!

Bud W

I don't know about the domestic connection although it is entirely possible - our military and civilian agencies have purchased a large amount of ammo from foreign sources.

This is usually designated "Training - Practice" and is designed such that the plastic projectile will separate from the "case." It also comes in a tracer version, designated by red lacquer on the tip of the projectile.

Bud, your identification of the headstamp is correct; this is the pre-eminent ammo maker in Germany and supplies most of their military ammunition.

It is interesting, but actually very common.