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As far as I can tell from online forums the Americans got the good hxp at really good prices.

That's the risk you take with Greek hxp. Good brass when it's in ok condition but it's Greece. It ain't exactly climate controlled and dry storage.

Your mate should know about shaking each case to check for wet powder and pull the projectiles to check for loose neck tension.

Anything that's not good is pulled and used as components for reloads