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03-20-2008, 07:44 PM
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#101 | | Some People's kids....
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Hmmm. Thanks for the explanation Rich! Makes sense now. Not sure where I got the other info but thanks for the clarification.
Don't listen to Marion. It was really his fault. 
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03-20-2008, 08:13 PM
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#102 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by Mooseman684  50 lashes with a boresnake !!!!  | LOL!
is it true the commies never called any of their ammo "ball"? i heard it was only the u.s. that does.
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03-20-2008, 08:19 PM
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#103 | | Firearm Zealot
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Yerp. One of the rounds in my can of Bulg. Heavy Ball had a split case neck, and the bullet fell out. The powder was cylindrical-shaped like MM said. Looked like tiny pieces of spaghetti.
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03-20-2008, 08:42 PM
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#104 | | Some People's kids....
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Best way to learn new stuff! Ask them that knows!
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03-20-2008, 10:03 PM
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#105 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by rondog | Yerp. One of the rounds in my can of Bulg. Heavy Ball had a split case neck, and the bullet fell out. The powder was cylindrical-shaped like MM said. Looked like tiny pieces of spaghetti. | I have used about 200 rounds of Bulgarian, and every round has been flawless. Maybe you should change suppliers.  | |
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03-20-2008, 10:14 PM
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#106 | | Some People's kids....
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I have fired almost that much bulgarian and have not a problem. Wish I could say that for my Wolf 7.62x39. Fired 160 rounds and one misfire. Not bad though.
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03-21-2008, 01:50 AM
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#107 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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im speachless and thoughtless but thats kinda normal for me!
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03-21-2008, 03:44 AM
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#108 | | Firearm Zealot
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Best way to learn new stuff! Ask them that knows! | I agree but then ask someone else to be sure !LOL
Cause them there bore snakes really hurt 
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03-21-2008, 05:21 AM
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#109 | | I LIKE POLKA!
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Originally Posted by Mooseman684 50 lashes with a boresnake !!!! | billy next?
(Sorry billy, couldn't resist!)
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03-21-2008, 07:01 AM
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#110 | | Some People's kids....
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03-21-2008, 10:28 AM
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#111 | | Firearm Zealot
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ok you's guys....let's take this topic to 10 pages....our new goal....who wants to guess who'll be number 200? 
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03-21-2008, 03:27 PM
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#112 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by Mike82 ok you's guys....let's take this topic to 10 pages....our new goal....who wants to guess who'll be number 200? | TEX! LOL
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03-21-2008, 03:48 PM
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#113 | | Some People's kids....
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I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and... 
By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off? 
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03-21-2008, 04:09 PM
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#114 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by Geo M44 I have used about 200 rounds of Bulgarian, and every round has been flawless. Maybe you should change suppliers. | Nah, I bought two cans from AIM Surplus, they're probably one of the better sources I imagine. The one round that fell apart looked to be a defective case to begin with, not AIM's fault.
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03-21-2008, 06:27 PM
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#115 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by texnmidwest I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and...
By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off? | If it's Soviet (not Russian) use a hammer... and sickle.
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Originally Posted by rondog | Nah, I bought two cans from AIM Surplus, they're probably one of the better sources I imagine. The one round that fell apart looked to be a defective case to begin with, not AIM's fault. | Assuming that we are still talking about Bulgarian Heavy Ball YT...
What makes this incident interesting is that I had a heck of a time decapping this ammo, with an RCBS collet type puller, and had to pre-loosen the bullet, to break it free of the crimp. Occasionally I will use the bullets in "clean" hand loads as they are a cheap source, with bullets running $30+ per 100 and Bulgarian running $45 for 300. They are pretty weight consistant and work as well as any non-match grade bullets.
Every other MilSurp round I have decapped pulled free with just the RCBS puller.
Just an FYI.
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03-21-2008, 07:26 PM
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#116 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by texnmidwest I don't think I am that long winded. I know when to talk and when not to talk and I know what to say sometimes when I want to sound like I know what I am talking about and know when to shut up when I need to shut up and know who to listen to and who not to listen to and I know my ABCs and I can count to 100 backwards and forwards and...
By the way...how do you open one of those spam cans if the ring has broken off? | LOL 
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03-21-2008, 07:50 PM
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#117 | | Firearm Zealot
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rondog,
An interesting note on all of this is that the AIM ammo comes in a 250 rd can and the one that I have (from J&G) is a 300 round can. Just an observation, but could be different MFR dates and lots.
Are your rounds crimped or just seated?
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03-21-2008, 10:06 PM
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#118 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Certainly there are many different types of ammo cans, but heres one way of how to open one type of ammo can. This here is the Russian light ball I ordered from AIM. It took about 5 days to get here. Enjoy:
Step 1: Receive the package, and rejoice. 
Step 2: Tear open the package and look for a tool that opens the can. Hey, look! It';s sitting right there on top of my can (even though AIM advertises a free can opener ONLY with the purchase of 2 or more cans, this is the second time they have sent me a free can opener). 
Step 3: Use the tool. Prepare for some bloody and skinned knuckles. I suggest work gloves. The opener has the tendency to slip. 
Step 4: Work the tool and get the sides open. The most difficult parts are the corners. 
Step 5: I leave one snippet of metal connected for easy storage. 
Step 6: Behold the glory! 
Step 7: Inspect! 
-TPM
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03-21-2008, 10:29 PM
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#119 | | Some People's kids....
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You got da newer stuff! I ordered the older stuff and got the old spam can. No tool for this stud!
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03-22-2008, 01:23 AM
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#120 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by Geo M44 | rondog,
An interesting note on all of this is that the AIM ammo comes in a 250 rd can and the one that I have (from J&G) is a 300 round can. Just an observation, but could be different MFR dates and lots.
Are your rounds crimped or just seated? | They look crimped to me.
I went to the surplus store and bought a couple of US Army .30 cal. ammo cans, then unwrapped all my 54R and dumped 'em into my ammo cans. Filled 'em right up! I figured that's a much better way to store and transport them than the nasty ham cans.
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