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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 …...
Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...
Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
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Hello all, I would like to know if the British/ RFI 410 shells were Berdan primed and does some liquid destroy the priming compound in the primer,...
Silly question. During WWI vast amounts of 75MM and 18 Pound Quick Fire shells where expended. Did the French and/or British reload the cases or...
curious what a complete can of milspec surplus m852 is pulling in these days? circa 90's.
Hi all. Recently bought a few 147 grn fmjbt .308 bullets to load for my 7.62 nato and 30-06 Wondering what load data people are using for...
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...
Hi I want to replicate the German 1903 S patrone for my 1902 G98 - 9.9 grams (153 gr) spitzer bullet, 0.323 in dia, muzzle velocity of 878 m/s...
Question for the Brits here. I have this unopened crate of Radway Green 7.62 x51 Ammo. what is the meaning of: 5 in CHR and 75 in BDR
When I reload for a BP cartridge rifle should I shoot what I load or can I store some rounds for next time. Thanks
Hi, Anybody know powder type used by Sellier and Bellott in their .303 brit ammo?
Has anyone been playing with the Hornady .224 62gn TAP soft-points. On paper, they look to be a possible choice for an "improved" game AND target...
Does anyone have a good load for the 7.62x54 with a 150 gr. bullet in the Romanian PSL rifles?
Hi all. Anybody out there use a case gauge? I've been reloading .303 off and on for about 18 years. I'm finally wondering if a Wilson case gauge...
I am going to begin shooting a 50-70 Springfield so could use any help offered. I will shoot Pyrodex to start since I uas it for my muzzleloaders. I...
Hello all, Started loading for my 30-06 (m1917). Bought a Lee ultimate set to reload for it. I have a neck sizing set for my .303 and that works...
Hello all. Just got myself a beautiful m1917 rifle at a gun show. She shoots rather well! I've got a shed load of 150grn fmj bullets that I...
Firstly, I'm not gonna post the link. Someone here may be bidding and I don't want to mess with their business. ...and maybe I'll want to bid after...
I picked up few rounds of 1942 vintage Frankfort Arsenal M2 Ball ammo. Would it be corrosive?
Is it just me, or the ammo. You know when you get to a range and find you have a mix mash of ammo, well things opened my eyes today on how...
So question... Is there a issue if the case length is below the recommended ‘trim-to length’? My Speer manual recommends 2.230” for 8mm Mauser and...
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...
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