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  1. Arrow Sticky Thread Bullet flight explanation by a REAL expert

    Daily Bulletin See the link in the article: How do bullets fly? Not just for "milsurp" shooters.

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 06-15-2014 02:39 AM
    bullet, expert, explanation, explanationby, flight, real
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  2. Post Sticky Thread Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels

    With thanks to member Ian Robertson, here's a interesting document he uncovered titled Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels …...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-18-2011 08:38 AM
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  3. Post Sticky Thread 1937 Complete Guide to Handloading (by Philip B. Sharpe)

    Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-08-2010 08:00 AM
    1937, complete, guide, handloading, philip, sharpe
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Hatcher's Notebook

    Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-30-2010 11:57 AM
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  5. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873)

    U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:53 PM
    1873, cartridges, experimental, metallic, regulation, testing
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  1. Portuguese 7.92 x 57 ammo matters.

    I have just been given a bag of 7.92 x 57 ammo; about 150 rounds. It is a bit "grubby" but not corroded. By the marks on the cases, it has been...

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 06-29-2020 09:52 PM
    792, ammo, matters, portuguese
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    07-05-2020, 03:41 AM Go to last post

  2. Anyone experienced with CBE 313-174 GC mould?

    I have one that is destined to feed a LE No5. Any Commonwealth members from the southern hemisphere tried one?

    Started by Canuck Bob‎, 07-02-2020 01:48 AM
    cbe, experienced, mould
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    07-02-2020, 01:48 AM Go to last post

  3. Ad-hoc reloading die holder

    Pulled two pieces of channel strut out of a scrap bin. The backside had round 1/4" holes, unlike the usual slotted holes. Got my stepper-drill out...

    Started by Atticus Thraxx‎, 06-30-2020 09:47 PM
    adhoc, die, holder, reloading 1 Attachment(s)
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    usabaker
    07-01-2020, 01:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Question Cartridge Cases and Cat Urine

    No, it's not a country and western song.(as far as I know). Been a few years since I've bought an RCBS die and while reading the directions I found...

    Started by Atticus Thraxx‎, 06-16-2020 04:08 PM
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    cartridge, cases, cat, urine
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    Bruce_in_Oz
    06-27-2020, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  5. Brand loyalty in reloading

    I have a buddy at work who makes good bank, not married and no kids. His reloading setup is incredible, almost all Dillon. Looks like an ammo...

    Started by Atticus Thraxx‎, 06-24-2020 10:44 PM
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    brand, loyalty, reloading
    • Replies: 11
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    Bruce McAskill
    06-27-2020, 02:26 PM Go to last post

  6. 1884 Trapdoor - BPCR Check

    Hi ! Thanks for reading... I have reloaded a LOT over the years...pistol rifle etc... also shot quite a bit of BP ML. Never did a BP...

    Started by Nickjc‎, 06-13-2020 10:04 AM
    1884, bpcr, check, trapdoor
    • Replies: 6
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    old tanker
    06-18-2020, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  7. Dating UMC 7.62X39 Ammo

    I picked up 260 Rounds of this for $55.00. Is there are way to figure out the manufacture date of UMC 7.62X39 Ammo? The closest I could come to it...

    Started by usabaker‎, 06-15-2020 08:05 PM
    ammo, dating, umc 1 Attachment(s)
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    usabaker
    06-18-2020, 03:59 PM Go to last post

  8. .303 Ball, South African

    Good day all. I recently came into possession of a whack of .303 ball ammo, Berdan primed, headstamped U 60 MK7. I believe it to be South African,...

    Started by lawrence_n‎, 06-09-2020 06:48 AM
    303, african, ball, south 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
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    lawrence_n
    06-11-2020, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  9. Reloading question

    What are the merits of crimping .303 reloads? Specifically, does crimping make the ammo significantly more accurate? I haven't crimped any of my...

    Started by RobD‎, 09-14-2019 11:20 AM
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    question, reloading
    • Replies: 20
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    Daan Kemp
    06-10-2020, 01:04 PM Go to last post

  10. Help Identifying Ammo

    Hello I have included photos of .303 ammo hoping someone can help identify. Thanks

    Started by Entry Level‎, 06-03-2020 04:12 PM
    ammo, identifying
    • Replies: 6
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    Daan Kemp
    06-04-2020, 12:35 AM Go to last post

  11. Help with 7.62 x 25 Tokarev Headstamps

    I bought a bunch of loose surplus ammo. I have been trying to figure out these headstamps for a while and not really sure if I'm identifying them...

    Started by usabaker‎, 05-29-2020 10:19 PM
    762, headstamps, tokarev 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    jonnyc
    06-01-2020, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  12. What criteria do you use to discard brass for reloading?

    I am getting back into reloading after many, many years away from it. Actually when I was doing it before I was helping my dad more than doing the...

    Started by Rickf1985‎, 02-06-2020 10:17 PM
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    brass, criteria, discard, reloading
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    pocketshaver
    06-01-2020, 12:31 AM Go to last post

  13. Harris gallery load

    the load is 8 grains of Bulls Eye for 30-06 and 7.62x54r with "jacketed" and unjacketed bullets in correct service weight range. To me that...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 12-25-2019 12:34 PM
    gallery, harris, load
    • Replies: 6
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    pocketshaver
    06-01-2020, 12:25 AM Go to last post

  14. Help Identify These Mystery Bullets

    166gr steel jacket lead core 7.8x28.2mm I've loaded them in my .308, and they shot accurately at 100yds.

    Started by doc540‎, 03-29-2020 10:26 AM
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    bullets, identify, mystery 3 Attachment(s)
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    Bruce_in_Oz
    05-30-2020, 05:56 AM Go to last post

  15. What are these? Bullet Sizer and Punch ?

    I'm known to buy odd gun stuff, but I took pause on these because I just wasn't sure. Curiosity got the better of me and guess what came home. ...

    Started by usabaker‎, 02-28-2020 08:45 PM
    bullet, punch, sizer 7 Attachment(s)
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    usabaker
    05-17-2020, 11:14 PM Go to last post

  16. Webley .455

    Good afternoon all, Would any one know a source for reputable load data for a No.1 mkVI webley revolver? Particularly a powder that is still...

    Started by Micheal Doyne‎, 05-11-2020 02:50 PM
    455, webley
    • Replies: 6
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    Micheal Doyne
    05-17-2020, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  17. Making Dreyse M55 Ammunition

    As you may have noticed from the Restoration threads, I have just restocked a Dreyse M62, and need to manufacture ammunition for it... There are a...

    Started by bombdoc‎, 05-15-2020 05:30 PM
    ammunition, dreyse, m55, making 7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    Daan Kemp
    05-16-2020, 02:35 AM Go to last post

  18. Rounds from an earlier time

    I was sorting through a pile of accumulated loose rounds recently and came across these two early pieces both were loaded by Dominion Arsenals,both...

    Started by #1oilman‎, 05-03-2020 01:31 PM
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    earlier, rounds, time 7 Attachment(s)
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    bombdoc
    05-15-2020, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  19. rare 7,62x51 Japanese military variation

    The Japanese developed their Howa 64 rifle in the late 50's, this rifle used some features from the FAL design, it was also semi and full auto. The...

    Started by RCS‎, 05-12-2020 11:03 PM
    62x51, japanese, military, rare, variation 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    vintage hunter
    05-13-2020, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  20. Adventures in finding Surplus Ammunition AKA The GOOD, the BAD, and the Ugly

    First, I would like to thank all who PM'ed me with leads or where to get surplus ammo; this is one of the great things about this forum; all the...

    Started by usabaker‎, 04-25-2020 04:40 PM
    adventures, aka, ammunition, bad, finding, good, surplus, ugly
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 387
    pocketshaver
    05-05-2020, 04:40 AM Go to last post
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