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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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I have very limited experience reloading, and I do not own a press at this time, although I have owned one many moons ago. I would like to pull...
First, as I already did a while ago, thanks again to all who helped me with my questions regarding the reloading of 303 british for my old enfields....
Thought you guys might be interested in some of the results I have been getting using reduced loads for my 91/30 MN and my Swedish Mauser. For...
A friend of mine received a Springfield 1903 from his dad along with a few bandolliers of surplus ammo. Tucked inside ine of the pockets in each...
Bought some IVI 303 soft point loaded ammo at gun show, looks new(not reloads). Does anyone know bullet weight, use of such rounds?
I’d earlier posted my dilemma when I opened a 8 lb jug of what was supposed to be surplus IMR 4895 but actually was at least 5 different powders...
Hey all new around here and had a question for the experts. I've recently purchased some good condition 303 surplus that is marked DA 1945. I've...
For any of you snider shooters, there is a set of snider dies available in ebay #120599996571 for anyone who wants to start reloading them. good...
hello there first time post ,does any body have any info about making 30-40 krag brass out of .303 ? the real thing is hard to find .thanks in advance
Anyone ever see any 30-06 API ammo in a sealed ammo can before? It is supposed to be 192 rounds.
Besides just using up 7.62x51 Nato blanks, Has anyone tried using a longer rimmed case, reload it and crimp, and if so what brass did you use?
What have you been using to trim 7MM mauser cases? I like the Lee drill chuck system with a shell base and a trim cutter. I haven't been able to...
:banghead: I know the SAAMI "GO" dimension for the .223 Remington rifle chamber is 1.4640. Can someone tell me what the SAAMI minimum cartridge...
Hello all, I have a Russian Mosin-Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper rifle on lay-away. I am looking forward to shooting it. While I know it will shoot...
Hi all, I'm trying to learn how to reload (starting with the .30 carbine - 7.5 Swiss will be next) and I've run into a problem. When I press in...
I'm looking for inexpensive ammo for my new K98. Cheapest I've found is '50's era Yugoslav manufacture. Stored in the usual tins it looks Ok. I...
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Is it pretty good brass? I was given some lately (.223 Rem) and I was going to load some up using 55gr and 60gr bullets. Any input? Thanks
Could you tell me if this ammo is safe to fire in the C96, which is in excellent condition. The box is marked 7.62 mm and what looks like naboje...
I aquired a pound of HS-7 an was wondering if anyone has used this powder. Can it be used for 45acp, 380 or 32-20. I would like to burn it up rather...
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