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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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Hello all, I would like to know if the British/ RFI 410 shells were Berdan primed and does some liquid destroy the priming compound in the primer,...
Put some of the my new Accurate 215 gr. .314" FN bullets from a mold I acquired several months ago down range with a couple test loads. The second...
what do you guys think of the Hornady beam scale? Is it actually a "razor blade" type or does it use an actual steel PIN to let the beam arm move?...
Silly question. During WWI vast amounts of 75MM and 18 Pound Quick Fire shells where expended. Did the French and/or British reload the cases or...
where do these bullets exist? 150 and 170 grain fmj round nose for the .308 family? correct bullet for a lot of our rifles. Also 170 grain...
Hello, I'm looking for info concerning this ammo type. It's mentioned on the web here: 7.62mm NATO Ball Short Range - British Military Small...
Actually I am reloading a Winchester M1917 with bullet hpbt of 167-168 grs with good results, have been using Sierra , Lapua and Nosler with...
curious what a complete can of milspec surplus m852 is pulling in these days? circa 90's.
Hi all. Recently bought a few 147 grn fmjbt .308 bullets to load for my 7.62 nato and 30-06 Wondering what load data people are using for...
Does any know, or know where to find the ballistic coefficient for the the m41 6.5x55 ball ammunition.Would also like to find the one for the Spanish...
I was looking at building a Mauser in 7.62x39 some time ago and and recently the subject come up....... someone was interested in a Mauser but in...
Hi I want to replicate the German 1903 S patrone for my 1902 G98 - 9.9 grams (153 gr) spitzer bullet, 0.323 in dia, muzzle velocity of 878 m/s...
Question for the Brits here. I have this unopened crate of Radway Green 7.62 x51 Ammo. what is the meaning of: 5 in CHR and 75 in BDR
When I reload for a BP cartridge rifle should I shoot what I load or can I store some rounds for next time. Thanks
Hi, Anybody know powder type used by Sellier and Bellott in their .303 brit ammo?
Has anyone been playing with the Hornady .224 62gn TAP soft-points. On paper, they look to be a possible choice for an "improved" game AND target...
Does anyone have a good load for the 7.62x54 with a 150 gr. bullet in the Romanian PSL rifles?
Hi all. Anybody out there use a case gauge? I've been reloading .303 off and on for about 18 years. I'm finally wondering if a Wilson case gauge...
I am going to begin shooting a 50-70 Springfield so could use any help offered. I will shoot Pyrodex to start since I uas it for my muzzleloaders. I...
Hello all, Started loading for my 30-06 (m1917). Bought a Lee ultimate set to reload for it. I have a neck sizing set for my .303 and that works...
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