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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 1, 2013 20:08:13 GMT -5
In some trading I ended up with some of what I think are plated bullets for 30 carbine. Round nose, 110 gr totally covered in copper and with my caliper they measure .310. So my question is has anyone tried these out of a 32 mag/327  At .310 dia. they may be a little small and I'm sure the plated bottom does not help with obturation. As this is a hotbed for 32s someone can save me some time if this aint gonna work. |
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Post by subsonic on Aug 1, 2013 20:08:59 GMT -5
Ain't gonna work.
At least not well. You will make noise an holes.
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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 1, 2013 20:14:25 GMT -5
Is that just because of the "loose" fit?
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Post by subsonic on Aug 1, 2013 21:45:22 GMT -5
Mostly. The plated bullets usually aren't great even when they are the right size. The case probably will not do a good job of holding the bullets under recoil either. They are undersized and have no crimp groove.
What the hell though. You've got them. Load a few and see what happens!
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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 1, 2013 23:55:12 GMT -5
What the hell though. You've got them. Load a few and see what happens! Yeah, that was kinda my thoughts. Just wanted to make sure there was not anything really evil about the plan. |
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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 10, 2013 13:42:39 GMT -5
Okay, I resolved the neck tension thing buy not using an expander plug. That gave super neck tension and a green light to start loading. I decided to not get fancy and try some basic Unique stuff. After cranking out 14 rounds (7 round cylinder)at a couple pressure levels of both 32 mag and 327 I was ready to head to the range.
That is The WORST ammo I have ever made!!!
At about 20 feet SOME of them got on a 24x24 sized target but they seemed to be tumbling. So bad I decided to blow them off at a dirt bank at 100 yards out. Hmmmm, How many MOAs is an 8 to 10 foot circle around the point of aim ?
So, can I use these bullets?
As the collective forum wisdom stated, NOPE.
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bud
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Post by bud on Aug 13, 2013 9:17:29 GMT -5
If you had a 30 carbine Ruger SA, you'd be in business. I have 2 of 'em, but have plenty of projectiles already.
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At .310 dia. they may be a little small and I'm sure the plated bottom does not help with obturation. As this is a hotbed for 32s someone can save me some time if this aint gonna work. 