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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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So I recently acquired a massive lot (around 2500-3000 pieces) of mostly .30-06 brass, almost all it being 53 Lake City, at a super good price from...
I have some 6.5x53R cartridges that I'd like to clean before firing them. What is the best method? They look like brass but I'll check in the...
I was going through my reloading manuals on reloading a 220gr RN for the 30/40 Krag. My goal was to load them close as possible to 2000 fps and not...
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...
What is the current going rate for South African .303? It is A80 head stamp which I believe is 1980 production. Thanks in advance -Nick
Blue and white box, IMI headstamp 30'06 150gr FMJBT ammo, bought 30 years ago. Safe for my Garand??
I have about 4 boxes (48rds each) of 1945 Radway Green .303 that are still sealed and wrapped in cellophane. I also have a ample supply (1000rds) of...
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 use .303 blank ammo when giving living history demonstrations, and recently ordered 100 rounds. The ammo arrived and the boxes are labeled "Black...
I bought this ammo several years ago at the Knob Creek machine gun shoot. Can anyone tell me about it such as country of manufacture and bullet...
I some boxes of PPU and Middle Eastern 7.5 French ammo and was wondering if someone could help shed some light on... These PPU boxes are they...
Headstamp 1943 DI Z? Box says Grade 1 reloadable. I haven't shot any yet. I presume if it is boxer primed it would be non corrosive. Thanks!
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I can tell from Wiki that it's a somewhat different cartridge. "Experts" vary on what the bullet diameter is. Has pressure tolerence of a 30-40...
Went for coffee with a friend today and had previously mentioned all the talk about .303 being more accurate with Flat Base 174 gr. I have had...
I entered into a discussion elsewhere about the statement that MkVIIIz was banned from use in rifles because they blew up and started the world...
Hi all! New poster, relatively long time lurker. :D I'm taking up handloading at the moment and I've been wondering for a while how best to...
I recently managed to find a good deal on an Enfield No 2 Mk I, RAF marked 1937 dated. Everything's in good shape, now I just need to get some ammo....
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...
Does anyone know what value, if any, DWM 403 Double K head stamp 7.63 pistol ammunition has? I think this stuff would be from either the late 1920s...
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