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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 purchased a Ruger 308 that apparently has a tight barrel (.300" bore) that will allow only minimum starting loads. So far I have tried...
Would it be appropriate to use a magnum primer (Rem or CCI) to ignite 47-48 grains of RE-15 in a 308 Win? I don't have any experience with a short...
New to site and just wanted to post some different ammo from FN. Never tried to shoot any. wolf
I've been lurking for a while and need some information on some 8 MM ammunition I was given when I purchased a Mauser Rifle. It has marking that look...
I am in the market for a new (Better?) priming tool and powder measure. I am currently using Lee from a Lee starter kit. I am...
Just picked up one of the CTD Greek .303 crates, plus have a 1944 box of DI Canadian. All are packed 48rds to the box. Why was .303 packed 48 to...
Not sure if this the right place to post, but here is some ammo...I was told not to shoot it.. what is it? Roy
hello all; i'm looking for more info about the munition for the nagant revolver. is it still in production and if not is it possible to make it...
I have a 1898 Krag that I want to start reloading and have never reloaded before. It will be used in milsurp matches and is the only 30-40 I have. I...
I was given 140 30.06 bullets awhile ago. 50 look to be reloads in various brass (TW, SL, DM, LC, FC, R-P and REM UMC) with the 180 gn lead tip flat...
Found some 30-40 for sale for what I though was a good price. $29.99 a box or $28.49 ea. for 10 boxes at Able's. It was HSM ammo, I called HSM and...
Hey guys, i just wanted to let you know that i have about 70 pieces of .303 british brass listed in the classifieds. If you're interested you can pm...
I am expecting to receive an 1867 Werndl soon. If it is indeed an unmodified 1867 then it will be in 11.15x42R not the later 11.15x58R. Im have...
P. Ganidel in his 1873 work, recommends the adoption of an improved Chassepot cartridge rather than a metal cartridge conversion. The proposed...
I have a M1888 unconverted black powder Mannlicher M1888. It suffered externally from being buried in an Austro Hungarian filthy dungeon for over 120...
Does anyone have a handload that approximates the original military load for a Swedish ljungman? Roger
Hello! I'm really at my wits end with this one. I came across this Steyr m-95. But I can't figure out what it's chambered for. The bolt is for...
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