7.62 X 54R BRASS

[gandog56]

Originally Posted by rondog

Well, that's what they say. But I've been told not to trust that any milsurp ammo is n/c.

From what I can find, they're made under American contract for boxer primed non corrosive. These are dated like 2002, way past when we stopped using corrosive primers. And even if they were corrosive, they are still boxer primed, so the ones I put in them won't be. I know they are boxer because I decapped fifty rounds Monday.

[Geo M44]

Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

quick question. are the shells from the bulgy heavy ball reloadable? they look like they are brass butim not sure thatits not just a brass coating.

Bulgarian HB is... Brass cartridge... Berdan primer... not generally considered reloadable. Recycle the brass... it's worth $$$.

[rondog]

Originally Posted by gandog56

From what I can find, they're made under American contract for boxer primed non corrosive. These are dated like 2002, way past when we stopped using corrosive primers. And even if they were corrosive, they are still boxer primed, so the ones I put in them won't be. I know they are boxer because I decapped fifty rounds Monday.

Maybe I should pick meself up some then, and keep the rest of my Bulgy HB stashed for zombies.

[gandog56]

It couldn't hurt, and you would have a back up stash of empties for reloading. Or if you don't reload, for sale. Boxer primed 7.62X54R is kind of rare.

[rondog]

Originally Posted by gandog56

It couldn't hurt, and you would have a back up stash of empties for reloading. Or if you don't reload, for sale. Boxer primed 7.62X54R is kind of rare.

Oh, I'd be all for reloading them. That's the main goal, reloadable brass.

[gandog56]

Then I guess I ain't going to sweet talk you out of sending me some!