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Forum: Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps

Forum for discussing ammunition issues and reloading techniques for military surplus firearms

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  1. Post Sticky Thread U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873)

    U.S. Metallic Cartridges Testing (Regulation and Experimental) (1873) Author: Major T.J. Treadwell (Commanding Frankford Aresenal) Government...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-13-2010 12:53 PM
    1873, cartridges, experimental, metallic, regulation, testing
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  2. Post Sticky Thread Hatcher's Notebook

    Hatcher's Notebook Author: Julian S. Hatcher Publisher: The Military Publishing Service Company (1947) ISBN: 978-0-8117-0350-5 (Hard Cover...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-30-2010 11:57 AM
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  3. Post Sticky Thread 1937 Complete Guide to Handloading (by Philip B. Sharpe)

    Complete Guide to Handloading: A Treatise on Handloading for Pleasure, Economy and Utility Philip B. Sharpe Format: 468 pages Published 1937 by...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-08-2010 08:00 AM
    1937, complete, guide, handloading, philip, sharpe
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  4. Post Sticky Thread Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels

    With thanks to member Ian Robertson, here's a interesting document he uncovered titled Some Facts and Figures on 7.62 Ammunition and Barrels …...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-18-2011 08:38 AM
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  5. Arrow Sticky Thread Bullet flight explanation by a REAL expert

    Daily Bulletin See the link in the article: How do bullets fly? Not just for "milsurp" shooters.

    Started by Bruce_in_Oz‎, 06-15-2014 02:39 AM
    bullet, expert, explanation, explanationby, flight, real
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    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

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    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

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  1. Carcano Loads

    Okay, I'd like to shoot my Carcano in the next EOHC shoot. I need to work up some loads. Anyone have any good ones the'd like to share? I have...

    Started by Brewster‎, 10-15-2006 09:08 PM
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    carcano, loads
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  2. Some undiscovered cases

    that I did not realize that I had. they are 1969 IVI surplus cases, including but not seen in this pic 60 rds of unfired 1969. Not valuable, but...

    Started by Steve‎, 10-16-2006 10:54 PM
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    cases, undiscovered
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    11-30-2006, 02:56 PM Go to last post
  3. 7.92x33

    Any sites on loads/dimensions/components for this cal?

    Started by Klunk‎, 12-04-2006 08:09 PM
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    12-04-2006, 10:48 PM Go to last post
  4. 8x56r ?

    Hi folks, I bought a M95 straight pull Mannlicher long rifle. Now I need to find 8x56r ammo. Is there anywhere in Canada to buy it or will I...

    Started by Oatmeal Savage‎, 11-30-2006 05:45 PM
    8x56r
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    12-12-2006, 07:41 PM Go to last post
  5. Non Corrosive 7.62x39mm

    Anybody have a source in Canada for Chinese or Russian non corrosive 7.62x 39mm? The only ammo that I have been able to find in bulk is stuff from...

    Started by Garand‎, 12-16-2006 09:14 PM
    corrosive
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    12-18-2006, 07:00 AM Go to last post
  6. Steel case vs. Copper

    Last Sat. I was shooting some surplus ammo out of an Izzy PU. All was fine until I put in some steel case stuff and sure enough it started sticking....

    Started by sdh1911‎, 11-14-2006 12:50 PM
    case, copper, steel
    • Replies: 9
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    12-25-2006, 12:56 PM Go to last post
  7. 303 from the 40's

    I have a pile of 303 ammo from the 40's is there something i should worry about before i shoot it up or should i just let it sit there?

    Started by jerry‎, 12-29-2006 12:40 AM
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    303
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    12-30-2006, 01:34 PM Go to last post
  8. Reloading 7.62X54r

    Since I have a Polish M44 on the way :dancingbanana: I decided to start reloading for it. I plan on starting with Igman brass, WLR primers, maybe...

    Started by Craig67‎, 12-29-2006 11:48 PM
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    reloading
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    12-31-2006, 12:59 AM Go to last post
  9. 50 vickers ammo

    Not that anyone out there has a rifle chambered for this baby, but it is milsurp and you just may run across it and wonder what it is. Whatever...

    Started by Gothmog‎, 10-29-2006 10:50 PM
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    01-03-2007, 07:18 PM Go to last post
  10. Hunting ammo for 7.62x54r?

    Any hunting type ammo for my mosin available in canada, I have only found the FMJ surplus stuff and two brands in america only. Any one?...

    Started by Mag627‎, 01-19-2007 03:00 PM
    ammo, hunting
    • Replies: 8
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    01-28-2007, 10:29 AM Go to last post
  11. duplicate load for 8mm mauser

    Looking for a source to duplicate a 8mm load for a yugo mauser was wondering just weight these rifles want to shoot, as the loads I have found are...

    Started by JHC II‎, 02-01-2007 03:53 PM
    8mm, duplicate, load, mauser
    • Replies: 1
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    02-04-2007, 10:57 PM Go to last post
  12. 8mm reloading components for sale @ marstar

    I wonder if anyone here has picked up the 8mm ammo from marstar for reloading components. I believe the bullets are 218 grain. The price is right but...

    Started by JHC II‎, 02-06-2007 09:41 AM
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    8mm, components, marstar, reloading, sale
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    02-08-2007, 09:41 PM Go to last post
  13. IVI Mk8Z Ranger Issue (Pics incl.)

    Took a couple pics of our Ball ammo. We're heading to the range to do some zeroing on Saturday. Usually comes two metal cans to a wood case,...

    Started by Stevo‎, 02-10-2007 01:12 AM
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    02-13-2007, 05:33 PM Go to last post
  14. 7.62x51 handload equivalent

    Well I've joined the cult- I now have all the parts to build a semi auto M14 with all USGI parts on a chinese reciever. No comments please, It's as...

    Started by J.P.‎, 01-10-2007 11:52 AM
    equivalent, handload
    • Replies: 2
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    03-03-2007, 03:54 PM Go to last post
  15. 7.62x38R. RELOADING???

    Just picked up one of these goofy things. Anybody help me out with reloading this cartridge? What dies work, Hope to use cast bullets so what would...

    Started by muzzle flash‎, 03-07-2007 12:57 PM
    reloading
    • Replies: 4
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    03-07-2007, 04:55 PM Go to last post
  16. Talking South African ball

    I just got a case of south African ball ammo 7.62 X 51 for some project work. I've built several dozen Mauser action guns using the Parker Hale...

    Started by sdh1911‎, 03-03-2007 06:28 PM
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    african, ball, south
    • Replies: 10
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    03-15-2007, 03:31 PM Go to last post
  17. Availability of downloaded 7.62X51 ammo?

    I have two Enfield 7.62 conversion rifles. I do not want to hurt them. Is there a brand of 7.62 ammo now available in Canada or reloads available...

    Started by Cantom‎, 10-23-2006 06:07 PM
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    ammo, availability, downloaded
    • Replies: 15
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    04-04-2007, 07:16 PM Go to last post
  18. 455 bullets

    Well I took the hit and got some 455 brass. Everyone and there mom says Lee dies are the way to go, I am a RCBS man myself but I do not cast bullets...

    Started by JHC II‎, 04-12-2007 07:47 AM
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    455, bullets
    • Replies: 10
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    05-10-2007, 06:18 PM Go to last post
  19. 10,55x60R Mauser components

    Does anyone out there know where I can find components for 11x60R Mauser? Runing out of Grandpa's old stockpile and my Mauser I.G 1870 is begging to...

    Started by JosephDerMauserSchiesser‎, 03-12-2007 12:47 PM
    55x60r, components, mauser
    • Replies: 1
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    05-10-2007, 06:20 PM Go to last post
  20. 6.5x55 wooden bullets ?

    I have some loaded cartridges in 6.5x55 but they have wooden bullets any info or history on these I was told they were WW2 practice rounds

    Started by flinter‎, 05-16-2007 05:57 PM
    bullets, wooden
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 17,524
    05-17-2007, 07:42 PM Go to last post

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