Search:

Type: Posts; User: doc540; Excluded Forums: Milsurp Knowledge Libraries (READ ONLY)

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Thread: Mag Couplers?

    by doc540
    Replies
    21
    Views
    2,952

    tried the tape "solution" and as you pointed out...

    tried the tape "solution" and as you pointed out it increases the weight and upsets the balance unless you're Sgt. Rock
  2. Thread: Mag Couplers?

    by doc540
    Replies
    21
    Views
    2,952

    much appreciated guess I'll have to mow down...

    much appreciated

    guess I'll have to mow down the zombies 30 at a time and practice my mag swaps :madsmile:
  3. Thread: Mag Couplers?

    by doc540
    Replies
    21
    Views
    2,952

    Mag Couplers?

    Were M1 Carbine magazine couplers produced during WWII?

    And who, if anyone, manufactures them currently apart from these "John Mansen" units which appear to be ill fitting.

    Also, was this...
  4. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    They are S-284's.

    They are S-284's.
  5. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Seems the closest we've come to identifying these...

    Seems the closest we've come to identifying these is the Finnish 7.62x53R

    Just found THIS!

    "Because the Finnish Army considered the S-1 bullet too inaccurate for rifles and inappropriate for...
  6. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Definitely make for a different looking .308...

    Definitely make for a different looking .308 round compared to the usual Sierra/Hornday
  7. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    A local FFL and close friend called and said he'd...

    A local FFL and close friend called and said he'd bought a cardboard box of misc reloading items at an estate sale.

    He offered the whole box to me for a very fair price.

    It was a little...
  8. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    I can't find marks/streaks on any of them. Of...

    I can't find marks/streaks on any of them.

    Of course, they could've been living in that plastic bag for 20+ years, too. Can't say what effect that might have had on them.
  9. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    I wouldn't know what signs to look for other than...

    I wouldn't know what signs to look for other than those on my Sierra's after I pull one and it shows marks from having been seated.

    They all look like the ones in the OP.

    Thanks
  10. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    thanks, message sent

    thanks, message sent
  11. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    I'd gladly mail a few to any of you experts for...

    I'd gladly mail a few to any of you experts for examination and re-measurement.

    Using two different calipers I just measured a dozen of them, and they're .308 at their widest points.

    And using...
  12. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Thanks! I've searched the net high and low and...

    Thanks!

    I've searched the net high and low and could not confirm 166 grains anywhere.

    Not doubting you, just looking to confirm.

    Can you provide a link showing Finnish D166 ball ammo at...
  13. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Thanks, but I've yet to find Finnish ball in 166gr

    Thanks, but I've yet to find Finnish ball in 166gr
  14. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    yessir....sticks hard to a magnet, and I heated...

    yessir....sticks hard to a magnet, and I heated it with a butane torch. Lead center melted.
  15. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Thanks I just had a friend tell me the depth...

    Thanks

    I just had a friend tell me the depth of the cannelure indicates they could have been used in full auto guns since it keeps the bullet from being pushed back.
  16. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    yessir....lead core, steel jacket Was a...

    yessir....lead core, steel jacket

    Was a challenge to section one yesterday
  17. Replies
    36
    Views
    10,004

    Help Identify These Mystery Bullets

    166gr

    steel jacket

    lead core

    7.8x28.2mm

    I've loaded them in my .308, and they shot accurately at 100yds.
  18. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,914

    Advice? Appraisal For Insurance Coverage?

    I realize each insurance company will have specific coverage, but can anyone recommend an established source to appraise a rare firearm?

    I'd rather not get into a discussion about the specific...
  19. Replies
    8,872
    Views
    2,594,533

    Sticky: You Just Never Know

    Safety instructor, RSO, BOD, GOF, ETC

    Not infrequently a student will ask me for information and values of firearms owned by their family.

    Always thought it best to cast around to various...
Results 1 to 19 of 19
Warpath Vintage