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With thanks to member Ian Robertson, here's a interesting document he uncovered titled Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels …...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...
Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...
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Was just given 40 rds of Turkish headstamp 8mm ammo dated 1948. I do not normally collect ammo for collections sake. But the 1948 date is...
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...
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...
Good evening gentlemen, roughly 20 years ago I bought a hand loading system for the Carcano. At that time I had no experience with reloading,...
Howdy milsurps ammunition gurus! I recently came across an estate sale with some interesting items. Got me a few M95 rifles, and some other goodies...
Hi all, I was given a few old .303 rounds and one of them was a Mk 4 Hollow Point. I am trying to determine the manufacturer and yr if it is...
I know the man this happened to and personally spoke to him today at our club. I've been away a few weeks and didn't know this happened until today....
Every now and then someone has a question about suitable commercial .30-'06 ammo for the Garand. I checked this topic on the well-known US site CSP...
Has anyone reloaded for this round? The bullet diameter used seems to be .306" and I can't find anything very close to that besides the standard...
Hi all looking to start reloading for my 7.62x54R , would like to try a lee collet die for this as i want to neck size only but cannot seem to see...
I just purchase a Winchester model 1910, and need loading data for the .401 round. If anyone is loading this caliber, I surely would appreciate...
In his loading manual, Lee warns readers never to use anything but CCI or Winchester primers in the device for safety reasons. Is this really an...
Just getting started reloading for my 1903. I have Imr 4064 and 150gn flat based spire point factory seconds. Any tips or experience to share. Should...
In light of the recent shortages and huge price increases I have decided to convert 9MM Luger cases to 9X18 Mak. It seems to be a pretty easy...
Does any know, or know where to find the ballistic coefficient for the the m41 6.5x55 ball ammunition.Would also like to find the one for the Spanish...
I was looking at building a Mauser in 7.62x39 some time ago and and recently the subject come up....... someone was interested in a Mauser but in...
So today my last mail-order milsurps ammunition order was dropped off by UPS. California suck SO hard. As of July 1 I will no longer have the ability...
I ran across a can of KOREAN M1 Garand 30-06 Ammo for $155.00 on Wednesday great condition. Now I just need the M1 Garand to go with it.
What would be the closest mil load I could get using 110 fmj. Powder, Primer and mixed brass. Thanks
Just registered and wanted to say Hi and ask a reloading question for the M1 Garand. I made a deal with a buddy to buy his M1 Garand which I should...
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