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    I know, I understand...if it's in good shape then it's in good shape. As long as I've suggested you look at it then I feel better. Likely be fine...let us know.
    I might stop by and visit him today and ask for a couple of cans to checkout. I need to spot by and see how he's doing anyhow os it give me an excuse. Pictures to follow...
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    I went to pick up two Remington Model 12 .22 rifles and the Yugoicon SKS today, found three Mausers but more on those later.

    On my way home, I stopped by my friend's house and he gave me a couple can of the NORMA 203 out of the case and gave me Norma Load Data pamphlet -- sadly no load data for the 7.62x39; So I guess i'll have to figure that one out for myself. Anyhow, as far as the can go, the are clean.. not even a bit of discoloration on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    not even a bit of discoloration on them.
    You got that right, guess they're ok from the can condition.
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    ou got that right, guess they're ok from the can condition.
    The case was just opened about a week ago form what he told me. He has way more then I thought he did. A LOT MORE... and a bunch of Remington 9 1/2 Large Rifle primers.

    I'm going to load-up five minimum load 270Win and see what the powder does. Wish I had a 7.62X39 load but until I know what the powder does I'm not going to work up a load for it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    Wish I had a 7.62X39 load
    I doubt you'll find one. I wouldn't without a pressure gun to work up loads... Those Remington primers should be good to go.
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    I was finally able to work up some loads and get out to the range to test that Old Norma 203 power. I ended up loading the .270 Winchester in 0.5 increments starting at 40.5 grains to 45.0 grains. So 10 different loads. I used 130 grain Hornady Interlocks and Remington 9 1/2 primers in Winchester Brass.

    Out of the Ten loads, I think I have four possible loads to retest. Unfourtuintly when I got to 44.5 and 45.0 grains I lost the light and my coronagraph recorded error so I lost data points on 44.5 and all of 45.0 so I might run 44.5 and 45.0. Might run 45.5 and 46.0 as well since there were no signs of overpressure.

    Bottom line is that the Norma 203 Powder looks to be still viable. Although don't think the .270 is the best caliber to run it in. But makes for some cheap plinking rounds.

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    Quote Originally Posted by usabaker View Post
    Bottom line is that the Norma 205 Powder looks to be still viable.
    Did you mean 203 instead of 205 ?? - Bob

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