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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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Besides the SA80 and Colt M16 chambering (testing) of the 4.85mm cartridge, were any other assault weapons tested ? It is my understanding that this...
Hello all, for the reason that VithaVouri will stop their powder production for sportsshooters i need to think over the use of some new powders....
I have lost my reloading card for this round and need to double check the OAL of this cartridge. Can any one help? I have searched various Webley...
Hi Guys, I have a MN 91/30 sniper with the company recalibrate SVT scope, and am wondering what bullet weight, and muzzle velocity the rifle/scope...
Since my son and I started our small collection of old mil-surplus rifles, I have done a lot of research on the use of corrosive surplus ammo. Since...
Hi all. I had an M1 Carbine re barreled with a new Criterion barrel. I've shot it 6 times with 3 different ammo. The primer on the LC72 protrudes by...
Just a question; can modern powders set up a different harmonics in the barrel V 's the old MK VII ammo. I am just thinking as a load I am working...
Ok so I was in the local gun shop this morning and in the bargain bin I notice some surplus ammo that I didn't recognize. two boxes and unmarked. So...
is it better to crimp or not for bottle neck cartridges ? thanks in advance
I recently moved and in cleaning out the "junk" one keeps and never uses I came across a vacuum food sealer. Now I got to thinking, if I put one of...
Greetings everyone. Glad to be a part of your forum. It seems fascinating. My favorite Christmas present: an M1 Garand from CMP. I'm...
Hi, I picked up a Steyr m95 a few weeks back and the guy threw in 137 rounds of surplus ammo for it. Most of which is in the original boxes. Most of...
I've begun experimenting with Reloader-17 in 7.5 x 55. Yesterday I tried several loads with Nosler Custom Competition 175's (practically a clone of...
I'm trying to obtain 180 grn soft points heads for reloading. Does anyone anywhere in the UK know a source. I've tried a few places but nobody...
I spent today at the range with a chronograph testing handloads for my M1 Garand. I finally have a handload that duplicates military M72 Match...
I shot this target @ 100 yds. today with my 1884 Berdan II rifle. 10.75x58r Russian brass using 330gn paper patched bullet, 20gn IMR SR 4759...
Hello... I have some loose rounds of K 17 303 ammunition. On closer inspection I noticed that there were three slightly different headstamp...
I need a bit of clarification. I have decided to get into reloading brass and I am beginning to get my gear together. I have the Hornady 9th...
I got these from a old house stuffed in a bag in the attic, I dont know anything about them except they are brass and say UMC Co No. 10. Could anyone...
I am new to reloading and have a 7.62X54R reloader. An example of the load data that came with it is: 150 Grain Jacket H4895 34.3gr...
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