30-06 ammo?

Montoya · March 3, 2013, 07:10 PM

I purchased a 250 round belt of what i thought was 30-06. but when i compared it to a round from a box i just bought, the casing looks shorter but the bullet brings it to the same height as the round i know for sure is an 06.
the casing is the same diameter, and the bullet appears to be the same diameter. it just seems longer.
the round on the left is a 30-06. the one on the right is the one i need help to identify. the lettering on the bottom is FCPQ 47
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musher · March 3, 2013, 07:16 PM

edited for lack of reading ability

Portugese 8mm, I think. Maybe 7mm. Mic the bullet

NESHOOTER · March 4, 2013, 01:18 AM

Seen this

Quote:

FCPQ

Fábrica De Cartuchos e Pólvoras Quimicas, Chelas, Portugal

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NESHOOTER · March 4, 2013, 01:20 AM

Seen this

Quote:

FCPQ

Fábrica De Cartuchos e Pólvoras Quimicas, Chelas, Portugal

1

Here is a place to keep http://cartridgecollectors.org/?page=headstampcodes

jonnyc · March 4, 2013, 08:24 PM

Portuguese 7.92x57 Mauser.

March 3, 2013, 07:16 PM	#2
musher Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Posts: 362	edited for lack of reading ability Portugese 8mm, I think. Maybe 7mm. Mic the bullet Last edited by musher; March 3, 2013 at 07:23 PM.

March 4, 2013, 08:24 PM	#5
jonnyc Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2009 Location: PA Posts: 679	Portuguese 7.92x57 Mauser. __________________ 2013 PA Cartridge Collector Show!!! Buy...Sell...Trade All Types of Ammunition & Ordnance Details: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513625