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ArkSlim:

I didn't move your post; I just altered the title to be a bit clearer as to what you were asking about. No apologies needed on your part. You'll get the hang of it after you've been here a while.

-Bob

I changed the topic title. Good call, Ammolab.

-Bob

Condensation may render the ammo unusable and kill primers but it's heat (over 80 degrees F) that breaks down the nitrocellulose in the powder and can make the ammo dangerous to shoot. The hotter the temperature, the faster the powder will break down. 50-70 degrees storage is ideal but always choose...

NOS Israeli 7.62 barrels like these were on the market about 30 years ago. I bought one. The only visible difference I see between the one I bought and these from APEX is that mine came blued. After receiving mine I discovered that they were made for short action 98's. While you can mount a short ac...

Clunky, accurate, reliable, & nice triggers. The P-89 and earlier P-85 are tough, very well-made, and represent the best value in a $200 pistol. My opinion only, YMMV.

Also, Mec-Gar makes 17-round mags for them that fit flush with the bottom of the grip.

-Bob

At one time I had a Chinese Norinco, a Yugoslav, and a Russian Tula. All were equally reliable but the Russian SKS was far and away the most accurate. I'd go with a Russian if I wanted another SKS. Just my 2 cents worth...

-Bob

Oh, these are really great pistols. I love 'em. I have a Chilean contract gun that is actually a M1911. Most contract S-H pistols are M1912's. Randy Rick has what is probably the most comprehensive internet information on these pistols. http://randyrick.us/AustrianFirearms/pm1912.htm 9mm Largo will ...

Some Czech 7.62x54 ammo is silver-tipped. I bought a couple of spam cans of this Czech ammo back in the '90's and it is the most accurate 7.62x54 ammo I have shot in my Finn M39's. Don't know if this is what you have or not but it kinda sounds like it might be Czech.

-Bob

I have not tried this Federal ammo but all that is necessary for M1 use is to use a powder that has the right pressure curve to avoid overgassing or undergassing in order to function the action but not damage the op rod. The U.S. military used IMR 4895 in M2 ball cartridges. I would trust Federal on...

Sorta. I still occasionally see pulled 150 grain 7.62x54 bullets for sale cheap. Downside is that they are .3105" in diameter, half a thousandth smaller than ideal but work well enough in .311" bores, at least in my experience. A guy at a gun show a couple of months back had them for 10 cents apiece...

I'm glad to hear it's back. I've missed that site because it has really good, detailed info. Thanks for posting the link.

-Bob

A maximum standard pressure 9mm Parabellum load provides a very good 9mm Largo load. The Largo pressures will be slightly lower than the 9mm Para loads because of the increased Largo case capacity. That said, I use a load comprised of 5.0 grains of WW231 behind a 115 grain FMJ bullet in my Astra 400...

SG Ammo has some 1980's surplus MEN. $300 for a 600-round case. MEN is the best .303 ammo I've ever used. Berdan primed though, so reloading for most of us is out.

https://www.sgammo.com/product/303-brit ... 0s-vintage

-Bob

Definitely aftermarket or homemade. Correct grips for a No. 2 Mk I* would be Bakelite composition with a stock disk.

-Bob

If it was manufactured during WW1 it is probably a model of 1905 3rd change as opposed to the 4th change that is far more common. Nothing wrong with the 3rd change models but they do have some differences from the 4th change revolvers. If original to the gun, those diamond grips are very hard to fin...