Unexpected Berdan primed brass. - Page 2

gyvel · August 15, 2014, 11:15 AM

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Then there is the bolt face, both the 303 and 30/40 Krag have bolt faces, are they the same? I know! Both have diameters.

The dimensions are very close so that there are no problems using resized .303 brass in a .30-40.

Mobuck · August 15, 2014, 08:44 PM

FYI
The "Hansen" is OK ammo. I've used it in the past with acceptable results.

Blindstitch · August 15, 2014, 10:50 PM

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Mobuck,
The "Hansen" is OK ammo. I've used it in the past with acceptable results.

Good to hear. if only I had a 7mm Mauser to shoot it with. Or someone nearby to give it to.

I passed on buying some spanish mausers last month so I have a feeling that's where it came from.

gyvel · August 16, 2014, 02:47 PM

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Good to hear. if only I had a 7mm Mauser to shoot it with. Or someone nearby to give it to.

Gee. I have a Spanish Mauser. I'll take it.

mkl · August 16, 2014, 03:04 PM

FWIW a good cleaner for corrosive ammo is:

1 part rubbing alcohol
1 part Murphy's Oil Soap
1 part water

Mix up in a bottle and swab bore several times soon after shooting. Follow with a dry patch or two and then clean as usual with normal smokeless powder cleaning solvents.

I think this was an old formula for black powder shooters, but it has worked well for me over 20 years or so.

gyvel · August 18, 2014, 03:36 PM

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1 part rubbing alcohol
1 part Murphy's Oil Soap
1 part water

Mix up in a bottle and swab bore several times soon after shooting. Follow with a dry patch or two and then clean as usual with normal smokeless powder cleaning solvents.

I think this was an old formula for black powder shooters, but it has worked well for me over 20 years or so.

No reason why it shouldn't work; It's a variation on a theme. Hot water with dishsoap always works.

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August 15, 2014, 08:44 PM	#27
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	FYI The "Hansen" is OK ammo. I've used it in the past with acceptable results.

August 16, 2014, 03:04 PM	#30
mkl Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 494	FWIW a good cleaner for corrosive ammo is: 1 part rubbing alcohol 1 part Murphy's Oil Soap 1 part water Mix up in a bottle and swab bore several times soon after shooting. Follow with a dry patch or two and then clean as usual with normal smokeless powder cleaning solvents. I think this was an old formula for black powder shooters, but it has worked well for me over 20 years or so.