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by 260 Striker
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Reloading & Ammunition Forum
Topic: 7.62x54R IIIIY 8801 Ammo corrosive?
Replies: 9
Views: 822

Re: 7.62x54R IIIIY 8801 Ammo corrosive?

Just pulled the bullet and here is what I found. My ammo is BOXER primed that is the reason I asked the question about being corrosive. I have never heard of corrosive boxer primed ammo. Bullet is 180 grain lead core boat tail FMJ (open base), powder charge is 47.5 grains of a short stick powder. De...
by 260 Striker
Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Reloading & Ammunition Forum
Topic: 7.62x54R IIIIY 8801 Ammo corrosive?
Replies: 9
Views: 822

7.62x54R IIIIY 8801 Ammo corrosive?

Box had the description in the title but the headstamps are nny (PPU) and 7.62x54R. No year. Neither the case nor bullet are attracted by a magnet. Flap on box also indicates 185 grain bullets. Very clean brass ammo. Looks like new ammo. I'm just curious if ammo is corrosive primed? If corrosive, I ...
by 260 Striker
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Reloading & Ammunition Forum
Topic: bullet molds
Replies: 5
Views: 302

Re: bullet molds

Look at NOE moulds. Excellent quality and reasonable prices.
by 260 Striker
Mon Mar 21, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum
Topic: M39 Arsneal Bedding?
Replies: 5
Views: 408

M39 Arsneal Bedding?

I just purchased a hand select M39 1942 VKT from Classic Firearms that appears to have come right out of arsenal refinish. Everything is perfect! Upon cleaning the rifle I noticed there is tan/off white bedding around each end of the top and bottom metal. I asked Classic Firearms if they were aware ...