7.62x51 No Headstamp?
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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7.62x51 No Headstamp?
Somebody left a bag of mixed headstamp 7.62x51 Cases for me at the Club last night. Noticed a couple of them had NO headstamp. It appears that the headstamp had been deliberately milled out. Anybody seen this before? They are Berdan primed.
Re: 7.62x51 No Headstamp?
I have, but I'm plumbing the depths of my memory to remember what they were. I may have some records that could help at home.25Pdr wrote:It appears that the headstamp had been deliberately milled out. Anybody seen this before? They are Berdan primed.
I suspect they are RG cases that were loaded commercially, and therefore had the NATO markings removed so that they were clearly not mil-spec, and therefore should not be used in mil actions (or rather, that the manufacturer could not be sued if they were used in mil actions and blew up).
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Re: 7.62x51 No Headstamp?
Possibly Gevelot? - I have seen some 30-06 cases like them.rox wrote:I have, but I'm plumbing the depths of my memory to remember what they were. I may have some records that could help at home.25Pdr wrote:It appears that the headstamp had been deliberately milled out. Anybody seen this before? They are Berdan primed.
I suspect they are RG cases that were loaded commercially, and therefore had the NATO markings removed so that they were clearly not mil-spec, and therefore should not be used in mil actions (or rather, that the manufacturer could not be sued if they were used in mil actions and blew up).
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