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September 19, 2002, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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AP bullets with pull marks
I bought some 163 gr. AP bullets in 30 cal.
I have always assumed (but never seen it written) that I can use these bullets in a 30-06 and 7.62 NATO. Is this correct? They are both the same cabiler, just different chamberings. Also, these bullets nave pull marks on them. I think they are USGI surp. from WWII or Korea. Is it safe to fire these rounds with the pull marks? I have never reloaded, but I get paid tomorrow, and I want to get a Lee press, maybe save some more and get a RCBS. What do I compare the 163 gr. AP round to for reloading data? Does anyone have this data? Will this data change based upon the manufacturer of the press? -SquirrelNuts |
September 19, 2002, 04:29 PM | #2 |
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It only takes a few pounds of pressure to iron out the pull marks.
For a .308, get some 4895, and start at the MINIMUM published load for a 165 grainer.
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September 19, 2002, 04:44 PM | #3 |
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Bogie,
Are you suggesting doing this by hand? Or are you saying that simply firing the bullets is fine and that is should not be worried about? -SquirrelNuts |
September 20, 2002, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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Shoot the dang things... I wouldn't use 'em in a match, but they're fine for plinking.
Just work up your load, and don't go for max pressure, since some of 'em will require more pressure than others due to the deformities.
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September 20, 2002, 12:29 PM | #5 |
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If those marks are like the minor ones on most pulled bullets and the same as the pull marks on some Cal. 30 AP that I have don't sweat em, just shoot em.
for the 30-06 I use 45 grains of a NON-CANISTER surplus IMR-4895 powder, LC-68 (a CMP buy) cases and Winchester LRP's. Never had a problem........ only thing that has a problem is whatever is on the receiving end ! |
September 20, 2002, 12:36 PM | #6 |
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If you have your vibrator/tumbler case cleaner yet..
You can throw a hundred or so of them in there for a couple of hours with a little paint thinner and a whole lot of the bloom will be back on the rose.
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