54R Bren Issues

[Joe H]

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IIMO the use of brass or steel really is not the crux of Djandj’s problem. He currently has some brass Yugoslav 54r to try. If its 182 gr I’m not sure how it will work in a Bren. Has anybody used 182gr in a Bren? If he tries it without any problems does it really tell us it is a brass vs steel issue?

Djandj,

I guess your trip to the range answered my questions. Did you fix the headspace issue?? I wouldn't reload those brass cases unless you have a 54r die with a double shoulder

IMO the 182 gr 54r is a long range sniper load for a rifle. I don't know of anyone who has used it in a Bren. The only experience I have is the steel cased "light ball". You may be in uncharted territory.

You might try to mike the brass case at the locations shown to see if the bass is bulged.

Does the Gun work properly with a .303 barrel ?

IMO you haven't "traded problems" its the same problem.

Joe