+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 73 1 2 3 11 51 ... LastLast
Threads 1 to 20 of 1456

Forum: Ammunition and Reloading for Old Milsurps

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

» Sticky Threads
  1. 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
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 31,759
    11-19-2011, 07:26 AM Go to last post
  2. 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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 37,911
    12-08-2010, 08:00 AM Go to last post
  3. 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
    hatcher, notebook
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 27,972
    11-30-2010, 11:57 AM Go to last post
  4. 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
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 34,809
    04-13-2010, 12:53 PM Go to last post
  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
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 31,799
    06-15-2014, 05:26 PM Go to last post
  6. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 12:16 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 328,744
    01-14-2022 08:48 PM Go to last post
  7. Question Global Thread Help: How do I upload pictures to my posts for storage on milsurps.com?

    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-06-2011 03:38 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 441,116
    11-20-2021 04:50 AM Go to last post
  8. Question Global Thread Help: What is good forum etiquette and how do I deal with other members who make me angry?

    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 01:32 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 209,446
    07-25-2021 08:29 PM Go to last post
  9. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

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

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 203,303
    07-19-2021 05:12 PM Go to last post
  10. Question Global Thread Help: Why am I having a problem uploading pics to attach to my posts?

    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-26-2016 05:25 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 215,788
    07-19-2021 05:05 PM Go to last post
  11. Question Global Thread Help: How do I find threads with questions that have never been answered?

    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...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-26-2016 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 230,802
    03-28-2020 06:39 AM Go to last post
  12. Question Global Thread Help: What is the Advisory Panel Review & Validation Service?

    <center><img src="images/advisory_panel_reviewed_medium.png" alt="This item has been reviewed by members of the Milsurps Advisory Panel."><img...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 10:18 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 498,755
    02-06-2020 10:23 AM Go to last post
  13. Question Global Thread Help: How safe from viruses and hackers am I when using the Milsurps.Com web site?

    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-03-2016 07:20 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 608,762
    12-07-2018 03:55 PM Go to last post
  14. Question Global Thread Help: How do I use the classifieds system to buy and sell items?

    We understand you may be impatient to get on with placing your advertisement, but we would ask that you please read this post carefully, in order to...

    Started by Badger‎, 11-15-2012 07:16 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 207,017
    11-15-2012 07:16 AM Go to last post
  15. Question Global Thread Help: Why are my images from Photobucket, ImageShack etc. copied to milsurps.com?

    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

    Started by Badger‎, 03-01-2011 09:52 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 360,407
    03-03-2011 02:21 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Global Thread Help: How do I show pics from Photobucket, Flickr, ImageShack etc. on milsurps.com?

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

    Started by Badger‎, 02-12-2011 12:10 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 203,802
    02-12-2011 12:10 PM Go to last post
  17. Question Global Thread Help: Can I access the milsurps.com site from dial-up, cell phone, iPhone or Blackberry?

    The answer is YES … :beerchug: With the evolution of technology, many of our very active members want to keep current viewing our forums using...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-04-2011 08:34 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 134,476
    02-04-2011 08:34 PM Go to last post
  18. Question Global Thread Help: My screen is too dark!! How do I change my colour scheme on the milsurps.com site?

    A lot of members don't realize that our site supports multiple interfaces, often referred to as Forum Skins. Fundamentally, there are three...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-02-2011 12:38 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 177,167
    02-02-2011 12:38 PM Go to last post
» Normal Threads
  1. Rounds from an earlier time

    I was sorting through a pile of accumulated loose rounds recently and came across these two early pieces both were loaded by Dominion Arsenals,both...

    Started by #1oilman‎, 05-03-2020 01:31 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,372
    05-15-2020, 08:05 AM Go to last post
  2. Reloading for the M1A

    I would like to reload rounds for my Springfield M1A. In my Hornady reload manual, they have a recipe for Accurate 2495 powder using a 155 grain...

    Started by .45s r best‎, 01-06-2018 06:21 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    m1a, reloading
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,252
    01-21-2018, 03:06 PM Go to last post
  3. Question Newly manufactured ammunition

    I was wondering if anybody has any information about something that I read concerning newly manufactured ammunition. I do not know if this is true,...

    Started by .45s r best‎, 01-05-2012 04:34 PM
    ammunition, manufactured, newly
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,430
    01-05-2012, 07:53 PM Go to last post
  4. re 7 in ar ?

    anyone use rx7 powder in an ar 15 w/ 55 gr. ? does it burn clean ? thanks.

    Started by 11e40‎, 03-23-2009 06:27 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,307
    03-27-2009, 04:52 PM Go to last post
  5. .43 mauser load ?

    anyone using trail boss for the .43 mauser w/358 lfp. ? also what about imr 3031. thanks.

    Started by 11e40‎, 04-07-2009 10:23 PM
    load, mauser
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 13,775
    04-09-2009, 03:00 AM Go to last post
  6. lc 61 nm aluminum case ?

    ran across some lc & fa aluminum cased nm 30-06 ammo today. any info greatly appreciated. thanks, john.

    Started by 11e40‎, 05-06-2009 06:35 PM
    aluminum, case
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,260
    06-01-2009, 10:27 AM Go to last post
  7. 8x56R Hungarian vs. 8x56R Portuguese?

    Does anyone have info of the differences, if any, between 8x56R Hungarian vs. 8x56R Portuguese v. 8x56R MANNLICHER ammo in dimension or powder load...

    Started by 1903Collector‎, 03-07-2022 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,580
    04-09-2022, 06:34 PM Go to last post
  8. Dimple in Brass Cases

    Had two strange occurrences while shooting some reloads at a range last week. I fired 10 reloads each of a 7.62x54R load using Varget, IMR 4895...

    Started by 196kirka‎, 04-26-2009 07:05 AM
    brass, cases, dimple
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 12,339
    05-01-2009, 06:03 AM Go to last post
  9. Trim-It case trimmer

    I got the Trim-It System from ACT Tactical the other day. For .308, .30-06, and .303. Directions easy. Easy set up even if your switching calibers....

    Started by 25-5‎, 07-15-2014 08:53 PM
    case, trimit, trimmer
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,128
    07-15-2014, 09:05 PM Go to last post
  10. Anybody got a list of empty brasss weights?

    Read somewhere that a pound of .38Sp contains 97 pieces; .357/ 86 pieces per #. Looking for extensive list or a value for .44Sp. I suppose I...

    Started by 2571‎, 04-21-2009 08:11 PM
    brasss, empty, list, weights
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,651
    04-21-2009, 11:08 PM Go to last post
  11. cheapskate Q -- .0125die spacer

    I want to occasionally load .44 Sp on my .44 dies without adjusting the dies and want to use a spacer/washer. S&H is more than price of purchase @...

    Started by 2571‎, 03-24-2009 01:42 PM
    0125die, cheapskate, spacer
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,088
    03-26-2009, 10:08 AM Go to last post
  12. Am I inviting volume / pressure problems?

    Loading for .44Mag Super Blackhawk Can I load for .44Sp in .44 mag cases? Considering 240 gr Speer semi-WC & 6.6 gr Unique.

    Started by 2571‎, 03-10-2009 02:44 PM
    inviting, pressure, problems, volume
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 10,363
    03-10-2009, 06:47 PM Go to last post
  13. Dumb mistake; good outcome; :>)

    I really like my RCBS vibratory cleaner. When I first unpacked it 25 years ago, I made a note to always replace the rubber grommet/nut on the...

    Started by 2571‎, 03-09-2009 01:31 PM
    >, dumb, good, mistake, outcome
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 13,261
    03-30-2009, 01:31 PM Go to last post
  14. Military Ammo Data Sheets

    In case anyone is interested in replicating Military Ammo for your Milsurp Guns here is a link to an official Army Publication with the data sheets ...

    Started by 2A-Jay‎, 06-14-2018 07:37 AM
    ammo, data, military, sheets
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 11,630
    02-27-2019, 02:17 PM Go to last post
  15. RCBS and Lee don't have dies...

    I've asked this before on other sites...most replies were either not serious or down right ...um..insulting. Any ideas on how to(neck) resize a...

    Started by 2pats‎, 05-07-2008 09:17 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    dies, lee, rcbs
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 14,360
    06-09-2008, 09:48 AM Go to last post
  16. 30-40 Krag brass for the 303 British

    I had a few new Krag brass laying on the bench and decided to make some 303 Brit from it, one pass through the Brit neck die and a trim and it was...

    Started by 303carbine‎, 07-12-2015 07:13 PM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 20,908
    07-14-2015, 09:19 PM Go to last post
  17. Question 7.62 mm twist rate?

    I have a k98 Israeli Mauser in 7.62, what is the twist rate so I can reload the proper weight bullets. Is it 1 turn in 12 inches or 1 turn in ten...

    Started by 303carbine‎, 01-08-2008 04:51 PM
    762, rate, twist
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 10,420
    01-10-2008, 10:17 PM Go to last post
  18. Reloading help for No1Mk3*

    Have a Lithgow No1Mk3* I bought several months ago, all matching and in good condition. bore is dark and a bit rough but strong rifling (5 groove) ...

    Started by 3rdTennCoC‎, 02-17-2021 12:59 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    no1mk3, reloading
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 4,089
    02-20-2021, 09:09 AM Go to last post
  19. firing oversize (for the bore) bullets

    Does any one know of any test/experiment that have been done to see what the increase in pressure is,, with each increment of increase in the neck...

    Started by 45B20‎, 04-05-2010 03:47 AM
    bore, bullets, firing, oversize
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,004
    04-05-2010, 07:40 PM Go to last post
  20. Pet 303 loads

    There seems to be a fair amount of 303 "shooters" posting on this board and I am sure quite a few are handloaders. So...for those that are pretty...

    Started by 6.5west‎, 02-05-2011 11:20 AM
    303, loads, pet
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,881
    09-27-2011, 05:52 AM Go to last post

+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 73 1 2 3 11 51 ... LastLast

Forum Information and Options

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks