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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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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!
Trying out how to do better pics with our new to me camera as my mobile phone is not that good at taking pictures of any clarity, so I gave it a go....
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...
I recently purchased a gernade launcher for my No 1 Mk III Enfield rifle and would like to use it to launch tennis ball. Does anyone have a good for...
Looking to start reloading S&W .40 cal. Thoughts and/or suggestions on witch powder is best? TIA: Marty
Howdy milsurps ammunition gurus! I recently came across an estate sale with some interesting items. Got me a few M95 rifles, and some other goodies...
Just a heads up for users of 7.62X39 ammo. Went to the local gun store (British Columbia) today to purchase a case of surplus (corrosive) and...
Was cleaning shelf under loading bench. Found a sealed plastic bag containing 90 rounds of 30/06 brass head stamped DEN 42. Other than a very few...
Hello to all and to all, I wonder if here shooters with Long Branch nr 1 mk 4 * caliber 303 British? I have trouble with mine; the bullet arrives...
Hey guys I seem to have some issues. I bought some once fired Igman boxer primed brass for reloading for my 6.5x55 Swed and found some things that...
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