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Putting together some loads the last of the IMR 4166, I noticed the fine residue. It's finer than talc.

No idea what it is, but something like that can definitely accelerate the formation of rust if it absorbs moisture.

I checked the other IMR powders I have left, they don't have that problem.

The color of the dust is clearer on white. The second picture is the inside of the powder measure when empty.

I'm guessing the smell is the result of a slow reaction causing the dust to form. The 4166 has been sitting quarter full for at least 5 years.

]]> Components 414gates https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/imr-4166-odd-residue https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/speer-target-match-rifle-bullet-308-168-grain Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:45:17 +0000 Has anyone used the Speer Target Match 308, 168 Grain bullets or know anything about them in terms of performance etc. I seen them at a shop today but haven’t seen much info about them.]]> Components Mohamed https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/speer-target-match-rifle-bullet-308-168-grain https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/357mag-reloading-questions Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:40:53 +0000
Looking to reload 357mag and .38spl
I have MS200 propellent and small pistol primers, which i believe is acceptable for .38spl.

As for .357mag, it would seem that the only available local powder that is available is S265.
Can anyone confirm if magnum primers for this powder is needed, or if standard primers are suitable.
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There were data sheets with these, but the print had faded so much the paper looked blank.

]]> Components 414gates https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/old-stuff https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/load-data-question Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:21:55 +0000
My question is would another 156 fps make a difference? 

Somchem Data

BARREL LENGTH    POWDER    CASE    PRIMER    BULLET grains                COL mm
22”                                S265    PMP    PMP      125gr Speer SP                55.1 
   
LOAD TYPE    LOAD    grain  VELOCITY ft/s    V/C factor
         
            Start              20.3      2 196            108.2
              Max              22.5      2 373            105.5

]]> Components Rumple https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/load-data-question https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/lee-precision-micrometer-adjust-screw Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:57:07 +0000
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I've been reloading handgun and shotgun for a few years now and recently decided to start shooting IPSC rifle and acquired a Norinco Type56...My local gunshop sells steel cased, berdan primed ammo at R11.90 each, so I decided to venture down the rabbit hole of rifle reloading... I have finally been able to source all the components and equipment to reload, but have a problem with the bullets...The standard COL for 7.62x39 is 56mm, if I seat these bullets at that length I end up with less that 3mm of the bullet in the case neck, I have measured the distance to the rifling in the chamber and this appears to be correct. According to the internet the seating depth should at least be equal to the diameter of the bullet. When I seat the bullets at that depth I have a COL of 50.2mm. Granted my measuring technique is not state of the art but that seems like a big difference to the rifling of the barrel.

The bullets that I bought were Silver Rapids 123gr 7.62x39 , I have messaged them in this regard (and am waiting for a response) but I would like to know if anybody has used these bullets with a Norinco Type 56 and how deep they seat these bullets?

]]> Components Rumple https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/reloading-7-62x39 https://allgunstuff.co.za/community/components/for-sale-lapua-scenar-30-match-220gr-hpbt-bullets Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:51:53 +0000 R1950 per box (100qty)
Tel 068 505 5664

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