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Forum for discussing ammunition issues and reloading techniques for military surplus firearms

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  1. Post Sticky Thread Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels

    With thanks to member Ian Robertson, here's a interesting document he uncovered titled Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels …...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-18-2011 08:38 AM
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  2. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873)

    U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:53 PM
    1873, cartridges, experimental, metallic, regulation, testing
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  3. Post Sticky Thread Hatcher's Notebook

    Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-30-2010 11:57 AM
    hatcher, notebook
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  4. Post Sticky Thread 1937 Complete Guide to Handloading (by Philip B. Sharpe)

    Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-08-2010 08:00 AM
    1937, complete, guide, handloading, philip, sharpe
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  5. Arrow Sticky Thread Bullet flight explanation by a REAL expert

    Daily Bulletin See the link in the article: How do bullets fly? Not just for "milsurp" shooters.

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 06-15-2014 02:39 AM
    bullet, expert, explanation, explanationby, flight, real
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  6. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 12:16 PM
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  7. Question Global Thread Help: How do I upload pictures to my posts for storage on milsurps.com?

    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 03:38 PM
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    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 01:32 PM
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  9. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 10:35 AM
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  10. Question Global Thread Help: Why am I having a problem uploading pics to attach to my posts?

    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-26-2016 05:25 AM
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  11. Question Global Thread Help: How do I find threads with questions that have never been answered?

    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-26-2016 09:16 AM
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  12. Question Global Thread Help: What is the Advisory Panel Review & Validation Service?

    <center><img src="images/advisory_panel_reviewed_medium.png" alt="This item has been reviewed by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel."><img...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 10:18 AM
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  13. Question Global Thread Help: How safe from viruses and hackers am I when using the Milsurps.Com web site?

    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

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    We understand you may be impatient to get on with placing your advertisement, but we would ask that you please read this post carefully, in order to...

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  15. Question Global Thread Help: Why are my images from Photobucket, ImageShack etc. copied to milsurps.com?

    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-01-2011 09:52 AM
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  16. Question Global Thread Help: How do I show pics from Photobucket, Flickr, ImageShack etc. on milsurps.com?

    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator cafdfw (Harlan). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-12-2011 12:10 PM
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  17. Question Global Thread Help: Can I access the milsurps.com site from dial-up, cell phone, iPhone or Blackberry?

    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

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  18. Question Global Thread Help: My screen is too dark!! How do I change my colour scheme on the milsurps.com site?

    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

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  1. reloading

    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...

    Started by Adhsooner‎, 01-28-2011 07:09 PM
    reloading
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  2. Question Loading specs for 1889 Schmidt Rubins?

    I've got a couple of 1889 Schmidt-Rubin's on the way, and was wondering what I should load them with. This website: Swiss Rifle Forum seemed to...

    Started by adriel‎, 09-24-2007 07:09 AM
    1889, loading, rubins, schmidt, specs
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  3. Just wanted to be first@!

    to this forum.. AKA HughUno

    Started by AKA Hugh Uno‎, 03-01-2009 03:15 PM
    first@, wanted
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  4. happy dance

    just picked up 500 each of these 155 Nosler BTHP match and the most accurate .45acp bullet you can buy (according to the AMTU), Nosler 185 JHPs for...

    Started by AKA Hugh Uno‎, 08-28-2009 06:20 PM
    dance, happy
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  5. Question Romanian 8mm Spam Can

    I have too much 8mm milsurp ammo (did I really say that?!? :yikes: ), and thinking of selling this Romanian 340-round spam can. Does anyone know, or...

    Started by alamo308‎, 01-29-2020 02:42 PM
    8mm, romanian, spam
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    02-03-2020, 03:35 PM Go to last post
  6. Question Berdan Primers?

    Anyone know the correct size Berdan primer for Swiss GP-11 cases? To choose from, I have these available:

    Started by alamo308‎, 09-13-2019 04:51 PM
    berdan, primers
    • Replies: 5
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    09-24-2019, 11:16 PM Go to last post
  7. Question .303 British Black Powder Blank Ammo

    I use .303 blank ammo when giving living history demonstrations, and recently ordered 100 rounds. The ammo arrived and the boxes are labeled "Black...

    Started by alamo308‎, 04-11-2016 05:24 PM
    303, ammo, black, blank, british, powder
    • Replies: 4
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    04-12-2016, 02:44 PM Go to last post
  8. 1937 Frankford Arsenal bandolier (loaded!)

    Picked this up a couple months ago, in a full-service gun shop. It was laying on the counter, and the salesperson said someone had just brought it in...

    Started by alamo308‎, 06-26-2011 01:11 PM
    1937, arsenal, bandolier, frankford, loaded
    • Replies: 1
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    06-26-2011, 01:37 PM Go to last post
  9. .50 Cal HMG Ammo Color Code

    I am looking for information on the color codes of M2 ammunition. Examples Red, Black what do they indicate? Or direct me to a site that explains...

    Started by Albayo‎, 03-11-2010 09:33 AM
    ammo, cal, code, color, hmg
    • Replies: 3
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    03-13-2010, 10:57 AM Go to last post
  10. 2" Mortar Round Identification

    I don't know if this the correct forum but I have need of a Mortar Expert. A friend of mine dropped off a 2 inch mortar round today and I need...

    Started by Albayo‎, 07-17-2009 06:42 PM
    identification, mortar, round
    • Replies: 3
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    08-16-2014, 12:33 PM Go to last post
  11. How many .223 reloads

    IMI brass, light loads 55gr at 2800. I'm using an X-die so no evidence of trim need yet. I just loaded the fifth time. Would you guys toss the...

    Started by albert‎, 03-30-2009 08:07 PM
    223, reloads
    • Replies: 8
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    04-08-2009, 01:53 PM Go to last post
  12. M1 Garand commercial ammo

    Every now and then someone has a question about suitable commercial .30-'06 ammo for the Garand. I checked this topic on the well-known US site CSP...

    Started by albertacowboy‎, 12-19-2008 06:48 PM
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    ammo, commercial, garand
    • Replies: 15
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    02-01-2011, 11:41 PM Go to last post
  13. British Cartridges

    http://rtbltd.com/arch/cats/1203_06.pdf I found this very informative PDF just now. It has photos of many British manufacture cartridges, some...

    Started by Alfred‎, 07-16-2009 07:37 PM
    british, cartridges
    • Replies: 1
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    07-16-2009, 07:47 PM Go to last post
  14. How about a ball type powder reload recipe for 7.62x54r?

    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...

    Started by Allred‎, 01-24-2011 03:06 PM
    ball, powder, recipe, reload, type
    • Replies: 4
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    02-03-2016, 07:03 PM Go to last post
  15. 7.62 blank ammo avail?

    Anyone know if 7.62x51 blank ammo is available in Canada? Andy

    Started by alpaca andy‎, 11-10-2014 04:25 PM
    762, ammo, avail, blank
    • Replies: 1
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    11-10-2014, 05:05 PM Go to last post
  16. .303 British reloading...

    Im looking at an RCBS FL die set and I noticed that there is a neck sizer die sold seperately. I know that the .303 has neck issues but all my...

    Started by amadeus76‎, 12-31-2016 04:40 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    303, british, reloading
    • Replies: 20
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    01-03-2017, 11:37 AM Go to last post
  17. 196gr vs 150gr

    In terms of range shooting, how much difference is there in POA/POI between these two bullet weights out of a Mauser?

    Started by amadeus76‎, 01-25-2017 09:10 AM
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    150gr, 196gr
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 5,878
    09-23-2017, 11:00 AM Go to last post
  18. Minimum Case Length?

    So question... Is there a issue if the case length is below the recommended ‘trim-to length’? My Speer manual recommends 2.230” for 8mm Mauser and...

    Started by amadeus76‎, 04-25-2018 08:10 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    case, length, minimum
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 11,927
    09-03-2018, 09:11 AM Go to last post
  19. 7.55 Swiss vs K31 Die sets?

    So I have both a Swiss 1911 long rifle and a K31. Obviously both of these are chambered for 7.55 Swiss. And as I do for all my other calibers I would...

    Started by amadeus76‎, 06-29-2018 11:37 AM
    755, die, k31, sets, swiss
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,045
    07-22-2018, 12:58 AM Go to last post
  20. Reloading for 7mm Mauser

    Recently acquired a Chilean 1912 Steyr Mauser in 7mm and am looking for a starting point for reloads. I can find some decent soft tip hunting rounds...

    Started by amadeus76‎, 04-02-2019 03:11 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    7mm, mauser, reloading
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,053
    04-21-2019, 11:37 AM Go to last post

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