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  1. Thread: Reload or Toss

    by Chili
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    Reload or Toss

    Bought these for the brass stripper clips ($2 ea!) they came on. Dates are mostly 1930s with the majority being FA37NM. I'm not a huge collector...so toss...reload or find someone who wants...
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    After reading this thread, I think I will pull...

    After reading this thread, I think I will pull down the 384 round can KA in the locker. My first thought was to shoot it in my 1921 M1903, but not anymore!

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    When shooting corrosive ammo in my bolt guns, I...

    When shooting corrosive ammo in my bolt guns, I use Windex with ammonia. While still at the range I run a few windex patches down the bore and follow up with more when I get home. Then it's just a...
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    Forum: Leverguns

    Poll: "You guys"? I make my own opinions without...

    "You guys"? I make my own opinions without coercion.

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    Forum: Leverguns

    Poll: But that is what internet people do...never...

    But that is what internet people do...never answer the direct question, instead they hijack and force their opinion.

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  6. Thread: 38-40 ammo

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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    This right here folks! Sent from my SM-S918U...

    This right here folks!

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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    I am not sure why everyone makes a big deal about...

    I am not sure why everyone makes a big deal about corrosive primers. Just clean the rifle properly when you're done shooting.

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  8. Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Cool stuff! [emoji41] If that 30 Carbine ammo...

    Cool stuff! [emoji41]

    If that 30 Carbine ammo is head stamped LC52, be careful because there is chicom counterfeit ammo made with corrosive berdan primers. The ammo came in a box like the one you...
  9. Thread: Gun Safe Top

    by Chili
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    Thanks yall. That safe is located in our front...

    Thanks yall. That safe is located in our front room. The lanterns are retired for the time being. Those boxes are unfortunately empty except the Remington short box. It has about 10 or 12 copper...
  10. Thread: Gun Safe Top

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    Gun Safe Top

    My wife redecorated the top of my gunsafe again. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230319/39f1c16fa81705bd45e3b2b9cfd3042a.jpg

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    Wow...that looks like real ammo boxes. Sent...

    Wow...that looks like real ammo boxes.

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    Those primers are most likely pre-1963 since...

    Those primers are most likely pre-1963 since there is no zip code on the box under the address.

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  13. Thread: New finds

    by Chili
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Very nice collection. Sent from my SM-G955U...

    Very nice collection.

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    Uh, a replacement for Unique? Not...

    Uh, a replacement for Unique? Not hardly![emoji16] of course there are powders that can be used in it's place. Be wise and stock up when you can.

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    I agree. Winchester is probably using the "41"...

    I agree. Winchester is probably using the "41" nomenclature due to familiarity with CCI 41 primers. Unless CCI is actually real deal NATO primers.

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  16. Thread: 38-40 ammo

    by Chili
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    That is because at the beginning of the cartridge...

    That is because at the beginning of the cartridge era, they used heel type bullet (think of a 22LR round) that was actually 38 or 44 or 45 caliber. When they went to seating the bullet inside the...
  17. Thread: New finds

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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    What calibers and manufacturer's do you have? ...

    What calibers and manufacturer's do you have?

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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    My first reaction to the price tags on old ammo...

    My first reaction to the price tags on old ammo boxes is "wow! That's cheap!" But then I remember it was probably expensive for it's time. I can hear the comment at the hardware store now...

    "Got...
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    I have always liked Starline, Winchester and...

    I have always liked Starline, Winchester and Federal. Remington and some of the other brands seemed to have thin rims that warped easily. Most military brass is good too.

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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    Remington 22 Shorts

    Here is a partial box of copper cased 22 shorts. Is this from the 1920s? Give or take a few years.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220404/e0966349251386f08b9311e4171facc1.jpg

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  21. Thread: Ammo Box Display

    by Chili
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    Ammo Box Display

    My wife decorated the gun safe. I think she did pretty good.
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    Forum: Vintage Ammo

    I had this ammo for many, many years. Never...

    I had this ammo for many, many years. Never figured it would sell. Took it to the range and shot it over the chronograph. All still comparable to its modern counterparts...
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    Forum: Our Town

    I like chili!

    I like chili!
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    I have 10 pounds of it and the LGS has another 5...

    I have 10 pounds of it and the LGS has another 5 or 6 at @$28/pound

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    I just picked up 6 pounds of SR4759, all one lot...

    I just picked up 6 pounds of SR4759, all one lot from a gun shop that is closing. Got for $20/pound

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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