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MEATSAW · June 13, 2013, 04:59 PM

I have a whole bunch of surplus 7.62x54r ammo laying around and I just got an idea that I would like to run by you guys. They are the typical copper-washed steel cases with the 147gr FMJ bullet. If I pulled the bullets could I reload with the powder of my choice and re-seat the bullet? Would there be any issues because of the steel case? It should be already properly sized, and I wouldn't mess with the primer. Just remove bullet and powder and put it back together.

June 13, 2013, 04:59 PM	#1
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	7.62x54r steel case question I have a whole bunch of surplus 7.62x54r ammo laying around and I just got an idea that I would like to run by you guys. They are the typical copper-washed steel cases with the 147gr FMJ bullet. If I pulled the bullets could I reload with the powder of my choice and re-seat the bullet? Would there be any issues because of the steel case? It should be already properly sized, and I wouldn't mess with the primer. Just remove bullet and powder and put it back together. __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!