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Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...
U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...
Daily Bulletin See the link in the article: How do bullets fly? Not just for "milsurp" shooters.
With thanks to member Ian Robertson, here's a interesting document he uncovered titled Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels …...
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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Are there any major concerns for loading a winchester M1917. I am looking for ideas for developping good practice loads
Continuation of discussion fron L-E forum: Link below. Headspace question. - Military Surplus Collectors Forums The OP did not actually have...
I have been reading several posts, concerning loads for the M-1 Garand rifle. There is alot of discussion of slow burning powders which causes high...
Hi all.....I'm new to this web page and from what I can see it looks like I have lots of interesting reading ahead. I have a Hungarian M-44 that...
I am looking for a place that I can order or find some surplus .303 British Ammunition. I live in BC so if anybody knows a place to find surplus...
Does anyone have a fully dimensioned drawing of the .303 British maximum cartridge as standardized to be fired in Lee-Enfield rifles? I need the max...
I was just over at a fellow "enthusiast's" place and saw something interesting. A box of 144gn, .311" diameter flat-based FMJ bullets. The...
Hello all. After a shoot last week a fellow member suggested that i keep the cases for reloading seperate for my SMLE and No.4. He also added that...
Hello,i know i little bit in black powder,igot a knight revolution,but now this mauser m71/84 cal 11mm(.43) is a different beast,i need somme info to...
Just got 2 clips (10 rounds) of unfired 8mm mauser from the gun show. Box marking are: 8mm M.30 scharf S-Patronen Rottw. XII. 1938
Well I took the hit and got some 455 brass. Everyone and there mom says Lee dies are the way to go, I am a RCBS man myself but I do not cast bullets...
I am expecting to receive an 1867 Werndl soon. If it is indeed an unmodified 1867 then it will be in 11.15x42R not the later 11.15x58R. Im have...
Folks, I've recently acquired a very nice Argentine M1891 Mauser rifle (cal. 7.65 x 53mm) and need to handload to put it back into use on the...
First I'd like to thank you guys for advising me as to what moulds to to purchase for my 30:06. I posted on old CSP but don't know if I was in time...
I just picked up some surplus Egyptian 8mm Mauser ammo. It is 1970's production, brass cased, corrosive and non reloadable. It came in a box of...
Hi, I purchased 50 brass cases from Buffalo Arms for my Snider Enfield rifle and unlike the loaded rounds I got with the rifle, these cases have a...
What would be the closest mil load I could get using 110 fmj. Powder, Primer and mixed brass. Thanks
I'm getting a reloading press from a friend and want to start reloading .303. I think all he has is the press. Unsure of what make or model, just a...
I was wondering if anyone would like to share their favorite loads for this Old Warrior ??? I have four reloading manuals and four different powders...
Hello Again, Continuing the practice of reporting on my experiences with cast bullets, this week I'll be providing findings with two Lee Enfields...
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