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February 22, 2006, 10:07 PM | #1 |
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9x18 mak brass question
Hey all,
I saw an add on ebay, a while back, for some 9x18 mak brass made from 9x19 brass cut down. I didn't know you could do this, as I thought it was a diff. diameter. Can this really be done. I have 3 Bulgy maks, and I never really gave much thought to reloading ammo for them......But.... I have noticed in the past 3 or 4 months, that alot of places that had ammo for this caliber, now are out, and not accepting backorders. I really like this gun/ammo combo, and would miss the cheap surplus ammo I mostly use. Any thoughts? Thanks |
February 22, 2006, 10:18 PM | #2 |
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When I had a Mak I used to cut down 9mm's and they worked fine, just make sure you don't get the emptys mixed with non cut 9mm's , I painted mine with red paint every reloading.....worked for me
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February 22, 2006, 10:24 PM | #3 |
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9mm brass
I have been loading 9mm Mak ammo for at least 10 years now. I have made cassings from 9mm para cases. First, they have to be trimmed to the proper length (.0490in), then full length sized using the 9mm Mak sizing die. A 9mm Mak 365in bullet could then be properly seated when reloading.
The round is odd looking at first, till it is fired, afterwhich time it will take its proper shape. I own 2 different 9mm Mak pistols, I found it much easier to simply contact Starline and buy 9mm Mak cases. Starline make excellent cases. I mostly load a 95 grain cast lead bullet behind 3.3 grains of Bullseye. This load is excellent and very accurate in both my pistols. Good luck. |
February 22, 2006, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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9mm brass
I have been loading 9mm Mak ammo for at least 10 years now. I have made cassings from 9mm para cases. First, they have to be trimmed to the proper length (.0490in), then full length sized using the 9mm Mak sizer. A 9mm Mal 365in bullet could then be properly seated.
The round is odd looking at first, till it is fired, afterwhich time it will take its proper shape. I own 2 different Mak pistols, I found it much easier to simply contact Starline and buy 9mm Mak cases. Starline make excellent cases. I mostly load a 95 grain cast lead bullet behind 3.3 grains of Bullseye. This load is excellent and very accurate in both my pistols. Good luck. |
February 23, 2006, 07:06 AM | #5 |
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Too much of a hassle, but works good. +1 on the Starline Brass.
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February 23, 2006, 05:48 PM | #6 | |
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I wouldn't use someone else's trimmed brass, myself. |
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February 23, 2006, 08:20 PM | #7 |
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Thanks .
I haven't reloaded in a while, and don't get the catalogs much any more. I wasn't aware starline had new brass, for this caliber. Anyone know where all the surplus has gone? |
February 23, 2006, 09:31 PM | #8 |
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I've read that surplus Makarov pistols are being sent from eastern Europe to Iraq for use by the police forces there. If that's true, it's likely that a lot of ammo is following.
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