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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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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...
I was on Amazon.com and found some Vihtavuori powders for sale. But they were listed as not made in Finland like I thought. No they were listed as...
Hi guys. Bought a Arisaka T38 Carbine. Any load recomented? And are some loads better for the carbine than the long rifle? I have new Prvi Cases...
My local pistol range produces a steady supply of "lost" brass. Most of it is once-fired 9mm Para and most of that is the usual FC, Win, Geco, RP,...
Who reloads for their K31 and what dies do you use? I have read about the (alleged?) difference between K31 and other 7.5x55 Swiss chambers and...
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So I have both a Swiss 1911 long rifle and a K31. Obviously both of these are chambered for 7.55 Swiss. And as I do for all my other calibers I would...
These three shotgun shells were a gift from a friend at Gun Digest back in the 1980's or so, note they are sales examples with a window showing the...
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