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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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I don't know if this has ever been addressed before on this forum but I think it may be worth bringing up again if so. We have all used at one time...
Hi all, came across a few sardine cans of military surplus 45 ACP ammo, brass case, fmj, 42 per white carton, 18 per sardine. Any idea on current...
Does anyone have any load suggestions for a Martini Henry in 577/450?
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...
Hi,got lee enfield no4 mk1 F 5 groove barrel,rifling is very good,shoot around 4 inches at 100 m(manufactured).Now tried cast,slug the barrel,i found...
Got 27 of them. Nor selling yet but what do you think a 45/70 Carbine cartridge(circa 1880) is worth? Great shape! Internal primed.
I just took down my 1876 Prarie Belt and got the cartridges that I had put in a seperate box. They are all Merdan primed and are for"C" carbines. 55...
I had sent two boxes of .308 SSTs to them to shoot, examine, etc. I thought I had some problems with "bad" cartridges during last deer season and I...
Just picked up a box of the above mentioned cartridges as I have never seen one before. It is a 1 inch by 5 inch box covered with grease paper and...
Would like a very simple reloader for .223 and .308. Never did it before and I have limited space. What do I need? Powder type? Bullets? Primers?...
I am shooting a Savage 110 FP using Hornady 165 grain Boat Tail Match ammo. It is capable of shooting "clover leafs" at one hundred and two hundred...
Hey Guys, Is it safe to shoot modern 9mm ammo in a P-38 Walther? I read somewhere that it has higher pressures than WWII ammo. 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 am looking for opinions on what would be the best mold for my Westly Richards martini. its a standard commercial Mk3 with a 464 bore. I want to use...
I am looking for a good high volume loading powder for the 303 British. I load lots of ammo and want to find a powder that gets the most per can with...
I was sorting through my stock pile in preparation for a range day next weekend and I find that most of my stash is cordite loaded. I have not used...
My friend emailed me to ask if I knew why the ammo was packaged this way. I have never seen it like this before so I post the picture here to see if...
Just curious, has anyone tried a CCI No. 34 primer in a .303 British loading? Was thinking of experimenting with trying that combination as part of...
I have a m1916 spanish Mauser.. I want to start reloading reduced loads. Could I get some guidance on what the basic equiptment I will need to get...
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