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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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A very Good Article to Read. If you have a AR-15 or M4 or M16 which uses both types of these Rounds whats the difference between the 2. I might...
All I can find on internet for 7.62x54r reloading data, are rod type powders such as IMR/H 4895 and the like. I have trouble getting consistant...
Anyone use IMR 4064 for reloading your M1?
For you cartridge collectors: What 30-06 modification was introduced in late 1942 that would require a change to the bullet seat of the M1 rifle? ...
Looks like 10.24mm mfg on 10-8-1891? Possible Reichsrevolver? Thanks in advance for any help.
HELP, What is this???I picked out of the dud box at my range some gold. Original 6.5 Jap "Gallery rounds". No head stamp at all. Looks, to the common...
I am shooting a SVT-40 at a local range...and they do not allow shooting any steel core ammo to be used.... so instead of buying new ammo I bought...
How much is too much? I am new to loading this cartridge, using my own factory loads, over 1000 rounds so far, up to three times fired, and there is...
Have been looking at various manuals to do some heavy bullet loads for the 1893s, but it seems that all but Lyman shy away from small ring Mausers....
It's ancient and doesn't hold a lot of lead, but it's been my favorite bullet casting pot for years and years. But thanks to a friend with...
I recently pulled the bullets from 50 rounds of WWII-vintage .303 British ammunition because the cases were clearly too badly deteriorated to be...
Hi Guys, I'd like a few hints and tips from those of you who cast your own bullets if possible. I am thinking of producing some low power ammo...
I have a 1898 Krag that I want to start reloading and have never reloaded before. It will be used in milsurp matches and is the only 30-40 I have. I...
Hey there just wondering if anyone knows anywhere to get affordable/cheap/bulk ammo? I picked up an ag42b and at $1.00 a round I would like to find...
I've been lurking for a while and need some information on some 8 MM ammunition I was given when I purchased a Mauser Rifle. It has marking that look...
Have 2 one is a 303 with A /i\ F VII 7 24 with nickle projectile other is a bit tricky looks like a 30/06 but has nickle RN projie S H and 3 15 but...
Just asking if anyone is able to post up a factory drawing of a 215gn MKVI projectile for a project. Cheers.
Folks, I have been encountering a number of failures of Vithavouri N140 powder to ignite. I am aware of a number of incidents where this has...
With the days of milsurp ammo drying up for my "orphan" calibers, i'm ready to get into reloading. As cheap as possible, but with quality...
Head stamp is MK 7 U 51. The ammo is secured in the compartment by a brass clip.
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