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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
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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...

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    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. Salvaging Ammo Parts and Age

    I was given a bunch of 60 rounds 30-06 Springfield and even more 120 rounds of .300 Win Mag reloaded ammo. I got lucky with all of the .300 Win...

    Started by usabaker‎, 06-10-2019 11:26 PM
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    age, ammo, parts, salvaging 2 Attachment(s)
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    06-14-2019, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  2. Old Bullet Collection

    I recently purchased this small collection of old bullets at a militaria event because they looked interesting and seemed reasonably priced. Although...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 05-27-2019 01:03 PM
    bullet, collection 8 Attachment(s)
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    green
    05-28-2019, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Frankford Arsenal 1960 Match 30-06 - Misprint Box

    Ran across this in my most recent "stuff" buy. Opened and empty, unfortunately. But check out that misprint -- the eagle isn't in the right place....

    Started by rcathey‎, 05-22-2019 09:52 PM
    1960, 3006, arsenal, box, frankford, match, misprint 1 Attachment(s)
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    05-28-2019, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  4. 6.5x55 load for ljungman

    Does anyone have a handload that approximates the original military load for a Swedish ljungman? Roger

    Started by yumastepside‎, 05-18-2019 07:24 PM
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    ljungman, load
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    jakester
    05-22-2019, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  5. Gunshow Ammo finds!

    Hi all, Just thought I would share some of the goodies I got at a local gun show. Didn't really see much in the way of deals except for the ammo I...

    Started by Eaglelord17‎, 05-11-2019 01:20 PM
    ammo, finds, gunshow
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    green
    05-12-2019, 11:10 AM Go to last post

  6. component 150 or 170 gr FMJ ROUND NOSE

    where do these bullets exist? 150 and 170 grain fmj round nose for the .308 family? correct bullet for a lot of our rifles. Also 170 grain...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 02-15-2019 01:33 AM
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    150, 170, component, fmj, nose, round 7 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    05-05-2019, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  7. Help with M2 ball identification

    Just bought a lot of surplus ammo and there is about 200 of these rounds in a cardboard box. I was wondering what the experts had to say about these...

    Started by Aroostook‎, 05-01-2019 07:54 PM
    ball, identification 1 Attachment(s)
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    Bruce McAskill
    05-02-2019, 10:38 PM Go to last post

  8. .318'' groove No.4 Enfield, what bullet to use?

    Own a early N0.4 Mk1 Fazakerley Enfield rifle that I am getting ready to load for. The bore is a near mint 2 groove. Thought I would start by...

    Started by paddywonka‎, 04-14-2019 05:25 AM
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    318, bullet, enfield, groove, no4
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    22SqnRAE
    05-02-2019, 09:53 PM Go to last post

  9. POF mk7 to the same standards as British made?

    I have a bunch of POF mk7 1968 ammo and a few hundred rounds of royal laboratories 1939 mk7 ball... 303 British. I'm wondering if the bullet itself,...

    Started by Fruler‎, 04-16-2019 06:59 PM
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    .303 british, british, made, mk7, mkvii, pakistan, pakistani, pof, standards
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    Fruler
    04-28-2019, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  10. Reloading for 7mm Mauser

    Recently acquired a Chilean 1912 Steyr Mauser in 7mm and am looking for a starting point for reloads. I can find some decent soft tip hunting rounds...

    Started by amadeus76‎, 04-02-2019 03:11 PM
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    7mm, mauser, reloading
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    Bruce McAskill
    04-21-2019, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  11. German WW2 7,92mm Identification

    I have some German WW2 7,92mm cartridges in a MG81 belt and I believe a BESA belt. I would appreciate any help as to the kind of cartridges? a/p...

    Started by RCS‎, 04-13-2019 08:49 AM
    92mm, german, identification, ww2 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
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    Bruce McAskill
    04-13-2019, 08:36 PM Go to last post

  12. Help! Trying to find out the value of all brass shotgun shells

    I'm new so please be patient. I have a full box (25 rounds) of what appear to be military shotgun shells. The box is plain brown cardboard with...

    Started by RetiredOPD‎, 04-04-2019 11:15 PM
    brass, find, shells, shotgun
    • Replies: 3
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    rcathey
    04-05-2019, 11:54 AM Go to last post

  13. Current ADI 5,56mm Powder type and charge weight

    Hello, Would anyone have information on current powder type and correct charge weight for the current ADI ammunition F1A1? Thanks

    Started by Rastus‎, 02-27-2019 03:19 PM
    56mm, adi, charge, current, powder, type, weight
    • Replies: 5
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    Bruce McAskill
    03-29-2019, 08:38 PM Go to last post

  14. beam scales

    what do you guys think of the Hornady beam scale? Is it actually a "razor blade" type or does it use an actual steel PIN to let the beam arm move?...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 02-14-2019 11:27 AM
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    beam, scales
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    USGI
    03-25-2019, 01:38 AM Go to last post

  15. 7.62 mm Ball Sniper 185 grain from Lapua

    Hello, I'm looking for info concerning this ammo type. It's mentioned on the web here: 7.62mm NATO Ball Short Range - British Military Small...

    Started by Enfield Enforcer‎, 02-08-2019 02:24 PM
    185, 762, ball, grain, lapua, sniper 9 Attachment(s)
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    Enfield Enforcer
    03-23-2019, 12:36 PM Go to last post

  16. bullet signs

    was able to retrieve fired lead slugs. interesting signs on them. I know a FEW had signs of mold lines, but all were clean and smooth. Fired...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 03-14-2019 12:14 PM
    bullet, signs
    • Replies: 6
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    pocketshaver
    03-20-2019, 02:01 AM Go to last post

  17. M1917 ideal bullet

    Actually I am reloading a Winchester M1917 with bullet hpbt of 167-168 grs with good results, have been using Sierra , Lapua and Nosler with...

    Started by Pyno&dyno‎, 06-16-2011 04:45 PM
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    bullet, ideal, m1917 16 Attachment(s)
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    Enfield Enforcer
    03-18-2019, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  18. Interesting 300 H&H cartridge

    I have had this cartridge for a long time and decided to try and identify this loading. The cartridge has the normal 300 H&H profile and headstamp -...

    Started by RCS‎, 03-15-2019 08:24 PM
    300, cartridge, handh, interesting 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
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    Lee Enfield
    03-17-2019, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  19. US Army Long Range .30 cal cartridge

    The US Army Marksmanship Training Unit at Fort Benning tested some long range cartridges during the late 1950's into the early 1960's. The AMU...

    Started by RCS‎, 03-16-2019 03:42 PM
    army, cal, cartridge, long, range 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
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    RCS
    03-16-2019, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  20. ammunition basics, surplus versus modern commercial

    I have to ask, not only do we have to make sure a rifle is safe to shoot, how much effort are people putting into making sure ammunition is safe to...

    Started by pocketshaver‎, 03-04-2019 01:37 AM
    ammunition, basics, commercial, modern, surplus, versus
    • Replies: 9
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    Daan Kemp
    03-12-2019, 01:34 PM Go to last post
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