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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 noticed on the bandoleers the words: "Reployment Poole" Is that English for US "Repack"?
thinking about buying some surplus 7.62x54R. what is the best solvent to use so i don't have to worry about pitting in the bore. thanks.
Got a question for you experienced reloaders......?:sos: Is there a rule of thumb for determining LOA. I just picked up some cast 150 grain gas...
the belted 30.06 ammo again available on CMP Estore site this AM,. get it now.: :beerchug::beerchug:
I have the lyman 7.62X54r dies and want to use a .311 jacketed bullet to put into the winchester brass. The lyman dies come with a .308 expander but...
Looking at the last page of the new 2010 Graf catalog looks like they contracted with Hornady to sell hard to get Mil ammo. 6.5 X 54 Mannlicher ...
I dug out a complete un-opened spam can with key of 600 Rds. in cartons of .45 ball Ammo. What's it worth?
I have 2 large case rifles, a 1876 Martini and 1873 Beaumont. I have been shooting the MH with a 485 Gn cast, with 47 gns of 3031, packing the case...
I have been shooting and hunting with the 6.5 Swede for years however my efforts have always been towards a strong, accurate hunting load and for...
:sos:Ok, folks, I'm new to the forum and in the process of going through my late Dad's collection of milsurplus guns (LEs and Mausers). I came across...
I just opened a 8 lb jug of surplus IMR 4895 & poured some into a measure. It immediately started bridging; some cases 1/4 full & the next...
:sos: I need some help from you more experienced reloaders. I've recently started reloading for my "new to me" Swedish 6.5 x 55 model 96. She...
I took the old stock FN/FAL to test some new surplus 7.62 NATO from a rest at 100 yards. The 3 fliers on the Belgium I called. These 40 rounds were...
I am looking at reloading .303 with hardpoint, but all I have found in hardpoint are boat-tailed bullets. I have read about issues i.e. barrel wear...
I've got an opportunity to buy some unfired LC-62 match brass. I've got a few questions: Is the age going to be a problem? I've heard of something...
Got the e-mail yesterday about AP in garand clips and belts from cmp, was suprised that no one said anything about it here.
When the CMP offered for sale some Armor Piercing (AP) 30-06 ammunition, the question arose as to how hard would this ammo on barrels. In 1943 when...
Berry's MFG Bullets ? - Military Surplus Collectors Forums Test Firing of Copper Plated Blullets - Military Surplus Collectors Forums Thx,...
Hello, Do you guys know where in Canada is it possible to buy some 7,62 X 54R ammo? I use to buy some cheap and pretty decent surplus ammo last...
I used to use unique in loads years ago for 7.7 and others before Katrina, I believe that I could use it again with this, I have had a suggestion of...
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