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Forum: Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps

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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
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  1. 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 2 Attachment(s)
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  2. Question SMLE Mk III* Reload Information

    Ok, so I have a heap of PPU 174gr FMJ factory ammunition just as starter ammo for the new old rifle and I plan to keep the PPU cases to reload as...

    Started by RogueAussie‎, 03-12-2020 01:02 AM
    iii, information, reload, smle 5 Attachment(s)
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    03-29-2020, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Need help to ID some 7.62x25 ammo.

    Recently I bought a crate of 2 spam can 7.62x25 Tok ammo from Marstar Canada. After I received the crate I found there were thousands of dead ants...

    Started by MVP‎, 03-20-2020 07:30 PM
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    7.62x25, ammo, corrosive, surplus 18 Attachment(s)
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    03-22-2020, 11:00 PM Go to last post

  4. Help identify ammo.

    I was gifted these boxes. Have no idea what kind they are. Maybe one of you more experienced folk can tell me 2 kinds. One FN in its box, the other...

    Started by Gritmaster‎, 03-20-2020 01:03 PM
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    ammo, identify 4 Attachment(s)
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    ArizonaBeagle
    03-21-2020, 11:11 PM Go to last post

  5. Value Of Full Can Of LC M72 Match Ammo?

    I have the opportunity to purchase a full can of Lake City 1968 dated M72 match ammo for $350 us. Is this a decent price for this stuff? It works out...

    Started by oldfoneguy‎, 03-06-2020 11:43 AM
    ammo, full, m72, match 3 Attachment(s)
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    03-09-2020, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  6. 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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    paulo57509
    03-08-2020, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  7. Powder Identification

    Greetings all, Recently was gifted a bunch of reloading items, brass, primers ect however in the mix of thing was a can marked as Hercules 2400...

    Started by Ojisan‎, 03-04-2020 10:45 AM
    identification, powder 1 Attachment(s)
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    Sunray
    03-05-2020, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  8. 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 6 Attachment(s)
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    03-02-2020, 10:18 PM Go to last post

  9. Original 30-06 ammo, Corrosive or not?

    I found some original, still in the sealed boxes M2 Ball ammo for my 03A3. My dad had bought thousands of rounds of surplus ammo throughout the years...

    Started by Rickf1985‎, 02-02-2020 02:55 PM
    3006, ammo, corrosive, original
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    pocketshaver
    03-02-2020, 01:21 AM Go to last post

  10. need help identifying some 303 Br rounds

    Hi Everyone Have some 303 rounds I would like to identify. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance. Is the ammo collectable? Should I...

    Started by Light Infantry‎, 02-17-2020 06:07 PM
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    303, identifying, rounds 1 Attachment(s)
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    Surpmil
    02-28-2020, 12:33 AM Go to last post

  11. Gas Checks - Cast Lead Bullet for Magnum Revolvers

    No that I have this 44 Magnum, I'm considering casting bullets for it. Since I have limited experance in reloading HOME cast lead bullets I've been...

    Started by usabaker‎, 02-26-2020 10:07 AM
    bullet, cast, checks, gas, lead, magnum, revolvers
    • Replies: 4
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    usabaker
    02-27-2020, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  12. 6.5x50 Japanese Reload Data (Type 38)

    Hello, I recently purchased a Type 38 rifle and was planning to reload for it. Considering the potential for bulged cases, is it okay to neck size...

    Started by concretus‎, 02-05-2020 08:12 AM
    data, japanese, reload, type
    • Replies: 6
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    Sunray
    02-23-2020, 02:39 PM Go to last post

  13. importing brass and dies to Canada

    Okay, I've done a search with various wordings and I can't find an answer, so here goes: Has anyone here imported either empty brass or reloading...

    Started by vykkagur‎, 01-26-2020 11:01 AM
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    brass, canada, dies, importing
    • Replies: 10
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    Sunray
    02-14-2020, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  14. 40mm fired case from M79

    You don't find these around too much. When the M79 launcher was issued a Model 1911A1 was also issued. When you ran out of 40mm rounds you had to...

    Started by RCS‎, 02-04-2020 09:36 AM
    40mm, case, fired, m79 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    browningautorifle
    02-04-2020, 10:55 AM Go to last post

  15. Question Romanian 8mm Spam Can

    I have too much 8mm milsurp ammo (did I really say that?!? :yikes: ), and thinking of selling this Romanian 340-round spam can. Does anyone know, or...

    Started by alamo308‎, 01-29-2020 02:42 PM
    8mm, romanian, spam
    • Replies: 6
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    Bruce McAskill
    02-03-2020, 03:35 PM Go to last post

  16. paper patch fmj

    ive seen posts elsewhere of people paper patching jacketed bullets with a cannelure to use them in the next larger caliber. question is wat can...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 12-21-2019 11:10 AM
    fmj, paper, patch 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    browningautorifle
    01-18-2020, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  17. Looking for 20 to 30 prices of 6.5 Jap brass

    Thanks in advance

    Started by Fubar233‎, 12-31-2019 10:40 PM
    brass, jap, prices
    • Replies: 3
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    browningautorifle
    01-14-2020, 05:40 PM Go to last post

  18. milsurp wildcats

    JES will rebore a 7.62x54r out to use a .35 caliber bullet. Rather big impact on both ends. Since so many people look to the odd ball "hyper...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 12-21-2019 05:05 PM
    milsurp, wildcats 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    RCS
    01-02-2020, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  19. LOAD DATA HELP: Sierra MatchKing Boat Tail Hollow Point 30 Cal 168 Grain #2200

    Howdy Folks, I was hoping someone could help me out with the .308 Winchester for Sierra MatchKing Boat Tail Hollow Point 30 Cal 168 Grain Model: 2200...

    Started by usabaker‎, 12-13-2019 09:09 PM
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    #2200, 168, boat, cal, data, grain, hollow, load, matchking, point, sierra, tail 3 Attachment(s)
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    usabaker
    01-01-2020, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  20. 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: 5
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    RCS
    12-29-2019, 10:15 PM Go to last post
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