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Some of these are copper jackets, but many of the copper and all of the silver colored cupro-nickel have one or two really tiny cut marks. Let's make clear that I already have this batch. The cuts can barely snag a fingernail and are not easy to see. They are about 1/8" above the cannellure...

With two FR8s, and five Enfields, plus a Garand and two others, it is interesting to read whether some milsurp shooters only focus on a few main types. It is also hard to beat an SKS, due to its use of the best non-corrosive, center-fire ammo prices, and the major improvement after installing a...

It's just a simple question, based upon your total situational awareness of both US and global political-economic factors, to determine which rifle(s) will see the largest price jump. The only purpose is to cross-check opinions, because my next rifle will be a Garand from the CMP store in...

A friend of mine who was on the Navy Marksmanship Team knows a guy who works there. The huge quantity of classic US military rifles stored there in numerous buildings seems to be unknown to the general public. The problem is that they can not be released to commercial distributors, and the...

For those who have, what are your impressions? Despite my Enfields, FR8s, Garand, it is quite a change, and a now a different gun. At 30-50 yards, this rifle is just as fun as anything else. But I've not yet tried it further out, whether shooting at small plastic bottles or Shoot-N-See targets.

During a stay in the area, there might be time this weekend to drive from the airport area to visit. Will consider going based on info about certain classic rifles at the show, or in a possible town retail shop which always features many examples (?). It might be a two hour drive from...

Even the Hogdon website has nothing on it. The data charts from Lee Reloading have data for the .303 British, 150 gr. bullet, but nothing for bullets in the .308 Win. case. If it is safe, or reliable enough for the .303 case, the why not also for the .308 Winchester? All of my loads have been...

I've been shooting all five rifles for a while with many reloads of the brass, which could be a good sign Notice-The advisory at "Yankee Engineers" says "No orders being accepted" for their .074 coin type gauge.:( Wanting a mil-spec gauge might still be needed if some of my rifles were to fail...

My rifles have only iron sights, and I've never seen a bore sighter. Would this single unit, which fits into many types of muzzles also go easily into an Enfield #5 or Spanish FR8? If the gun remains on the bench, and you Walked To the target about 100 yards away (stand in front of it), would...

Even though it is my second FR8, today it was a lousy day at the bench from 50 yards (bright sun, light breeze). The front post is rotated/elevated as high as it can be held by the set screw (and to the right of center). The 400-yard aperture was used. Do the more seasoned iron sight guys (or...

I've never seen it in the 'edit options' etc (seven different gun websites), and was too embarassed to ask this question in public a few years ago.:o Mr. Shane assumed that I wanted the mods to do this, but my request was only because of my frustrations with what everybody else finds easy, or...

Well, the virus seems to be incurable, except to buy another (last night), after evaluating several choices for weeks.

Although I don't have any yet, the ammo is labeled M80 etc. If it was produced in the last twenty or so years, it must not be corrosive. Also, was this ammo produced with Berdan or Boxer primers?

There are several good FR8s on two auctions sites. These reportedly might increase more in price (%) than the NATO 7.62 ammo in the next few years. Surplus NATO 7.62 (BO, non-corr.) can be found at about .40/rd., with shipping. Do many guys who reload surplus military ammo sometimes just want...

Wondering whether this surplus is free of corrosion:confused:, and whether it is considered very reliable for use in a bolt-action Mauser 7.62 (FR8). Any info is appreciated on their Portuguese 7.62x51.

If this were the case, it might be worth considering trading one of my authentic Jungles for another nice FR8, but only if it were FTF (in person). I have both types.

My only previous reloads were 'British' .303. The only .308 dies are full-size, and all cases have been marked for five reloads. All seven cases still pass the internal paper clip test, and have No cracks, No bulges, nor tiny carbon specks anywhere. They are shiny just above the head, but have...

My only previous reloading was .303 for over a year. I never knew or read about the preferred or required minimum OAL for that round either. Recently I bought a Spanish FR8 Mauser. Please, so let's not waste time on NATO 7.62 vs. Win .308 etc-that is not the point, and have spent six hours...

Although I might not spend the cash for either category, it could be a difficult choice. A second Garand, only from the CMP, is a long-term goal. There could be a very strong temptation waiting in a rack in Clarkesville, or at Whittaker's, southeast of Evansville in KY. The main question is...

I had a '90 Mini 14 from 2008-2009 and really liked it, but sold it when the 'Enfield fever' first overwhelmed my immune systems. My hang-up with so many types of imported semi-autos is that many/most were assembled by Century Arms, and have read a large number of reports of problems with not...