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    When the 6.5 Grendel first came out, I jumped on...

    When the 6.5 Grendel first came out, I jumped on the band wagon and assemble one. After some research i found that Alexander Arms clearly wrote do not use 7.62x39 military brass when reloading this...
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    I too cast the little bullets. I spend more time...

    I too cast the little bullets. I spend more time culling the poorly cast bullets than reloading them!
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    I reload the .25 ACP cartridge a lot. I use a...

    I reload the .25 ACP cartridge a lot. I use a Dillon 450 progressive press and a RCBS Little Dandy rotor powder measure with proper rotor for the light loads of Bullseye, Unique or 231. I use a Lyman...
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    Very nice indeed. Did you do the bone case...

    Very nice indeed. Did you do the bone case hardening?
  5. I just cleaned both rifles. The .30-40 was about...

    I just cleaned both rifles. The .30-40 was about as dirty as firing commercial ammo out of it, a gray patch 1st time through.
    The 8x56R 1st patch was so clean the patch almost had no deposits on it...
  6. Weather here was cold,snow and windy at 9AM when...

    Weather here was cold,snow and windy at 9AM when the range opened. I fired the .30-40 Krag first using the above load and was able to find the zero and got several hits. Light was poor on the sights....
  7. I've had very good results with 8x57 Mauser, 7.63...

    I've had very good results with 8x57 Mauser, 7.63 Argentine, 7 MM Mauser, 7.5 Swiss, 8 mm Siamese, 6.5 Swede and the U.S Military calibers ( not 5.56 ) and some hunting calibers. I've found that...
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    A great cartridge and accurate. If you shoot a...

    A great cartridge and accurate. If you shoot a jacketed bullet in the future, be aware the 7.62x39 military case is not the same as the Alexander Arms designed 6.5 Grendel case and pressures can be...
  9. .30-40 and 8x56R loads with IMR-7383 powder

    I developed two more loads using IMR-7383 RAD-73 surplus powder.
    1896 Springfield .30-40 Krag rifle with Hornandy 168 grain FMJ National Match with Remington LR primer. 45 grains of powder. 100%...
  10. I will be shooting the rifle at 500 meters this...

    I will be shooting the rifle at 500 meters this Saturday using 185 grain HPBT as well as 220 grain RNFB bullets. Should be interesting.
  11. I got my first Enfield rifle, a No4 Mk1 in 1965...

    I got my first Enfield rifle, a No4 Mk1 in 1965 for 17 bucks from a friend. I still have it. It is in NRA very good condition but has never been a great shooter.
    Head spacing off of the shoulder...
  12. While I am not an Enfield expert I do have a...

    While I am not an Enfield expert I do have a large collection of Enfield rifles and carbines. Does you rifle have the brass pin going from L to R though the stock? In front of the Magazine well?
    If...
  13. We were allowed three sighter shots at a 12x10"...

    We were allowed three sighter shots at a 12x10" target then 20 rounds at NRA High-Power Chicken Silhouette AR500 steel targets. All set at 200 meters and shot off-hand.
    There were AR-15's, an AK 47,...
  14. The new Krag bolt body showed up today! Was not...

    The new Krag bolt body showed up today! Was not supposed to be here until Saturday....Happy dance.
    The new bolt is nice and tight on my re-loads and fired cases show no signs of any stretching!...
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    I went to a local range today before the wind...

    I went to a local range today before the wind kicked up and tried my loads at 15 yards. I was very pleased with how well the revolver shot with my posted re-loads.
    I did try it art 25 yards but the...
  16. I have to neck size only my belted-magnums as...

    I have to neck size only my belted-magnums as well. Same problem.
    An ideal solution would be to hydraulically expand the new cases into a clone chamber.
  17. I pulled out my Enfield "Jungle Carbine" that I...

    I pulled out my Enfield "Jungle Carbine" that I bought 30 years ago. It is in very good condition but has an issue. When firing commercial .303 Britt ammo, you will get case head separations.( it is...
  18. I too have seen Enfield rifles with perfect head...

    I too have seen Enfield rifles with perfect head spacing on the rim and shoulders so far forward that they are not safe to shoot with commercial ammunition.
    I have a No1 MkIII sporter that had a...
  19. I am so happy with the .410 brass cases being...

    I am so happy with the .410 brass cases being resized I did 10 for my 6.5 Dutch firearms. Using the same technique I found I could move the shoulder forward a few thousands and get the tight bolt...
  20. I just loaded up three rounds of ammo using 220...

    I just loaded up three rounds of ammo using 220 grain bullets and two types of powder. One being a max safe loading, the other the most accurate at long range from my notes. I used the same casing as...
  21. I just used brass shim stock cut to fit the face...

    I just used brass shim stock cut to fit the face of the bolt. With a new Winchester case seated into the chamber and the bolt closed with resistance right at 2:00 on the bolt handle closing, I've got...
  22. I too have left case lube on the case and fired...

    I too have left case lube on the case and fired them with a reduced load to allow the brass to flow out and into the chamber.
    I will add tape the the face of the bolt and calculate the free head...
  23. Thanks for the replies. I do only neck size the...

    Thanks for the replies.
    I do only neck size the once fired cases for my rimmed calibers that are hard on brass. .303 Britt, 6.5 Dutch, 6.5 Jap and this .30-40 Krag.
    So far the "new" case shoulder...
  24. 1896 .30-40 Krag rifle with a little too much head spacing....

    A cry in your beer tail. In 1976 I was stationed in San Diego,CA waiting for a new Destroyer to be built. I had plenty of free time due to a strike at the ship yard.
    I got a part time job at a local...
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    Sticky: I loaded up 50 6.5x55 Swede using 140 grain HPBT ...

    I loaded up 50 6.5x55 Swede using 140 grain HPBT Match Kings over 37 grains of IMR-7383 ( RAD-78 ) powder. This gives a very accurate 2,400 FPS load out of the bolt rifles / carbines and the AG42B...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check