Hey guys. I was wondering what kind of ammo you used in your Mosins. ^-^' I'm not exactly sure on what to get. I've compiled a list from cheapest to most expensive ammo on Centerfire Systems' Website... So if you could point out the best deal or something that'd be awesome.
Also, I've noticed that some have steel cases.
What's the main difference between the steel and brass cases?
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i always just buy any old ammo for em.
it has been my experience that they will shoot anything.
i usually buy a crate of 1600 or so rnds. and then forget about it for a few years
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I buy the cheapest milsurp ammo I can find. I get it local 20/$4 so thats really convenient. I haven't had a problem at all so far and have put about 300 rounds through it, kicks more than the Winchester and is louder, but I like it that way. Just gotta clean it well after each use, but I like cleaning it. And you can't beat $4 for 20 rounds local, especially when you are entertaining friends.
Is is of lesser quality, though? I guess that's my main question...
Because if it were cheaper to make, wouldn't all cases be made of steel?
I'm sure there's a reason for it...
Someone please correct me if I am wrong but it is my understanding that steel cases are cheaper to manufacture but over time they are harder on your receiver and action. More wear compared to brass cases over a long period.
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Some regions have steel more readily available than brass, that may also influence what the casing is made out of...especially since a lot of this milsurp ammo is not from the US.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong but it is my understanding that steel cases are cheaper to manufacture but over time they are harder on your receiver and action. More wear compared to brass cases over a long period.
That's kinda what I thought too, sense steel is harder than brass.
As in Wisconsin? Actually, no. I'm a member at Beloit Rifle Club, and I have a few old quarries that I shoot large rocks into smaller rocks with mil-surp ammo, over near Monroe, WI.
On the rare occasion that I shoot MilSurp I like Bulgarian (usually 300 rounds of heavy ball (180gr.) for about $45 +shipping (for me that's about $63 shipped). That's about $4.20 a box. Yes it is corrosive... but it is brass cased, very consistant loads, and kicks like a mule. Save the brass, as it is easily recylce-able.
I like reloading my own. A little more expensive than MilSurp but better fitted to the rifle and a lot more consistant, accurate, and of course non corrosive. Plus it's just fun to do.
i always just buy any old ammo for em.
it has been my experience that they will shoot anything.
i usually buy a crate of 1600 or so rnds. and then forget about it for a few years
I am as tight as billy !! I buy what is on sale at a good price!! mostly light ball as it seems to work better in all my mosins
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i save my reloading efforts for guns that are either..
very accurate -my 308
really expensive to feed -454casull/45 l.c.
my mosins are almost disposable they are so inexpensive .
i dont even worry about accuracy with them.
if i can hit the clanger @ 100 yds. im happy!
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