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Old 11-06-2009, 01:05 AM   #1
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Are Bulgarian Heavy Ball surplus still around ?

These are heavy hitters bec of the 180 gr bullet FMJs with yellow tip.
I wish i bought some of these when they were cheap . I guess the only way is gunshows .
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Old 11-06-2009, 03:48 AM   #2
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These are heavy hitters bec of the 180 gr bullet FMJs with yellow tip.
I wish i bought some of these when they were cheap . I guess the only way is gunshows .
I would like some 180 gr FMJ all i can find is that 147 or 149 stuff.
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Old 11-06-2009, 07:48 AM   #3
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I have not seen Heavy ball in a long time. I am almost out of Bulgarian and need more of it. Shoots well in my 91/30s and M91s
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hint. reload.
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Old 11-06-2009, 08:31 AM   #5
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Ammoman has some 182 grain Yugo M30 stuff, but it isn't cheap.

And yeah, you reload, you can make what you want.
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Old 11-06-2009, 08:33 AM   #6
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Should have my reloading bench set up in a couple weeks.
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I have not seen Heavy ball in a long time.
Belly stick out too far?
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I have 10 rounds I found after I sold the 863 rounds I had. If it was worth it to ship them I would. I could pull the bullets out and throw the casings in a fire.
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Should have my reloading bench set up in a couple weeks.
Still haven't even made one round yet?

What did I ever rush you that box of 1000 primers for?
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Belly stick out too far?
I can always look in a mirror!
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Old 11-07-2009, 02:30 PM   #11
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hey tex I was looking at your photobucket photos you got some weird stuff man like a dude in a leotard.
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Maybe Paper?
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hey tex I was looking at your photobucket photos you got some weird stuff man like a dude in a leotard.

That is a photo of Mooseman684 on vacation!
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Then that must be Paper in the pink tutu.
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Old 11-07-2009, 10:36 PM   #15
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hint. reload.
Even with max loads (safe) I haven't been able to duplicate the total ass-kick of Bulgarian HB.

I still have about 400 rounds and usually shoot 20 occasionally just to see the bruse on my shoulder... and of course the 3 foot flame.
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Even with max loads (safe) I haven't been able to duplicate the total ass-kick of Bulgarian HB.

I still have about 400 rounds and usually shoot 20 occasionally just to see the bruse on my shoulder... and of course the 3 foot flame.
180gr. bullet over IMR4350, magnum primer to ignite all the powder and a nice heavy crimp. Work up slowly!
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Old 11-15-2009, 12:30 AM   #17
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Is the yugo stuff the same, been lookin to try heavy.
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Is the yugo stuff the same, been lookin to try heavy.
That Yugo is in a class by itself. Brass cases, no steel in the bullet making it ideal for shooting at ranges that prohibit ammo that's magnetic.

At that price, I would let the shooters have it who have to go to these ranges.

I'm sure surplus HB will be back sometime in the future. You don't want to miss out on the new experience in recoil.
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Hello there..first post..just got 3 MN today. I ordered them from Classic Arms in NC... got my shipment the next day..I live in E.TN. I purchased a tin of the Bulgarian Ammo..it is 147 Grain...dunno if it is any good. I have 2 hexs and one round. The round is a gift..it was their rifle of the day...1944 with a pristine bore..does not appear to have been shot. I will try to get some pix up soon.
Greetings...look forward to posting and learning. Those bayonets are hard to get on...do you turn them so the sight fall into the notch?

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Old 11-16-2009, 06:59 PM   #20
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Brass??

Does anyone have any good links to CHEAP 7.62x54r brass? My dad wants to reload and he could only get ahold of 7.62x54 (actually says 53 on the brass) Norma and it was $1.00 per freaking shell. Would appreciate any info you have.
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