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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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Does anyone know for sure that new manufacture Privi (Yugoslav) ammo is (or not)save for Garand use?Would like to know before I by 500rds,thanks.
I purchased several boxes of 7.62 x 25mm a few years ago to use in a Romanian Cz 52 and have been having problems with the cases sticking in the...
This thread will address several issues: 1. RCBS X-Dies: Have experimented with using RCBS X-Die in .308 for M1A and other rifles. I was able...
I'm looking for a good source of military projectiles for 30.06, any sources you guys use?
has anyone worked up a load for the 223 cal, AR15 with this new IMR powder numbered as 8208 x? I think originally, this 8208 was a powder loaded by...
i have many older rifles that i wish to shoot using reduced loads and cast bullets several indian era trap door carbines 4 digit rod bayonet ...
I recently was given two bandoleers of FA 42 30 cal Ball ammo. They have the orig 5 rd clipper strips with the tabs intact. The bandoleers are light...
What can you tell me about this cartridge? Thanks for your answer Hank45:sos:
Had afternoon off so I was digging in the cobwebs of the ammo locker ( found a case of Santa Barbara 308 ammo last time I looked. Does anyone know if...
I loaded a three times fired Lapua 308 case, in my M1A, Springfield, rifle last night. Along with other dirty emptys, I placed it in the sink, soap...
Just have been working out the 308 cal, M1a, load that would be best for accuracy and light on the gun and it's parts. Spent most of the day at the...
Can a person reload .30 carbine ammo with cast lead bullets? Do those work OK in the rifles? I've found a source for 115gr. LRN's, so I've gotta ask....
case: mixed commercial primer: CCI LRM (all i could find) powder: IMR 4895 projectile: 165gr. soft point load 1 contains 47 grains of powder...
Anyone have experience with RCBS Small Base X-Dies for .223 Rem (5.56x45mm NATO)? RCBS recommends that cases resized with Small Base dies not be...
In light of the recent shortages and huge price increases I have decided to convert 9MM Luger cases to 9X18 Mak. It seems to be a pretty easy...
What is the best case length for GARAND RELOADS?
I have a set of Hornady new dimension dies for my 30-06. I am reloading both factory Remington and Winchester brass, along with HXP brass. The...
I have a LEE 308 full length rifle sizing die and for the life of me cannot find the instructions for setting it up in the press. :banghead: Does...
WOW !!! never thought i would get the opportunity to own one of these. buddy-o-mine is a gunsmith and this one looks and shoots real nice. from appx...
Sierra 174 .311 MK over 52 gr of IMR 4350, Win 7.62x54R neck sized, was reasonably accurate, within 6 in at 200 yd. No pressure signs, will try 53...
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