As a owner/user on an M-14 for decades, Larry is spot on. Regards, JH
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Forum: Military Rifles
As a owner/user on an M-14 for decades, Larry is spot on. Regards, JH
Forum: Cast Boolits
Firefox chemicals have a large variety of nitrocellulose lacquers for sale listed. Regards, JH
Forum: Military Rifles
Sounds interesting! Pictures please! Regards, JH
Forum: Cast Boolits
"I was hoping PC'd bullets would alleviate the lead deposit build up in my 45 suppressor, but after 200 rounds of PC'd 230 gr bullets over 5 gr Bullseye I fine no difference in the lead build up from...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Sounds like a plan Larry. We could cook an egg on the sidewalk here, but I'll bet you could do a roast in your garage down there on the river..you might even have to crack the door a bit to keep from...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Interesting. Other than the STG45M assault rifle, I think the first belt-fed LMG with delayed blow-back/ fluted chambers I'm aware of, (other than prototypes) was the French AA52. The violent delayed...
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The MG42 used a standard chamber design as well. The FG42 also had a very unique "stepped" chamber. AFAIK, the only fluted chambers were on prototype weapons in 1945. Regards, JH
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Not the OP, but the MG34 does not use fluted chambers. Regards, JH
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https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?248955-NOE-S-325365-in-MG34 I've had good luck with the NOE bullet & IMR4350 some time back in my MG34. One correction though Larry, SA MG34's require...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I used to switch my M14 back and forth from the standard stock to E2 (complete with bi-pod, brake, and sling) but as Larry says above, it's no contest when fitted with the E2 components to keep short...
Forum: Military Rifles
Looking forward to it Larry. Great excuse to drag out the MP-44! I have some 260 Grain CBs for you to shoot in the CSRG as well, might want to bring a shooting jacket with a good pad...just sayin....
Forum: Military Rifles
I have had one for several years and enjoy taking it out from time to time. I have a jury-rigged brass catcher that really makes a difference as these guns really toss the cases! Regards, JH
Forum: Swaging
I use Corbin core molds weekly, anything lighter or that cast more than four cores at a time would be welcomed! Regards, JH
Forum: Cast Boolits
The Portuguese FNM 7.9x33 was produced by PPU with the FNM head-stamp, and is still available today with the PPU head-stamp. Regards, JH
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I own an original that I shoot from time to time. I used to have to make cases which was quite a chore, but re-loadable brass has been available for some years now. They are easy to load for and fun...
Forum: Military Rifles
I graded literally thousands of Turkish rifles for a seller and found only two fully matching & correct VZ22 rifles, both "B" block guns. I cant seem to load some pictures but the bolt, bands, floor...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I just checked the Graf & Sons website, and they are showing Bullseye, 2400, 20/28, BE-86 and others in stock. FYI Regards, JH
Forum: Our Town
Thank you. I checked my inventory and all is good. Regards, JH
Forum: Cast Boolits
A few more pictures; not to good with videos. As the handle is turned, the barrel swings into position and the chisel point is driven down into the spent primer. As the handle continues to turn, the...
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272566 This machine allows me to de-cap berdan primers with one turn of the handle. Different inserts in the barrel allow different cartridges to be inserted. German, post WW1. Regards, JH
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
The standard German service powder for the 7'9x57mm (Nz. Gew. Bl. P.) measured: 2mmx2mmx.045mm. It was used in all ground gun loading's for all projectile types. Many European military 7'9x57mm...
Forum: Our Town
I tried to warn you Mike, this casting thing is a disease! JH
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I just checked my case of unopened Re21 cans and the powder has the identical red taggant grains in the mix. Regards, JH
Forum: Military Rifles
I have a number of 1891 Argentine rifles. My favorite is this "A" block unaltered long rifle. It still has it's crest and original rear sight. The bore is nearly perfect and the rifle shoots lead...
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 |