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Mil surp powders

Post by Beladran on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:27 am

Anyone use any? What's your thoughts

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by SubGunFan on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:49 am

It has been many years, but I had good results. A few months ago I bought an 8# jug of WC846 ball powder for 308 and others.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Beladran on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:59 am

That's exactly what I'm looking for. Where did you get it

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Post by SubGunFan on Sat Dec 10, 2011 11:03 am

The J&G Brothers (Doc Rocker & TURKEE). Not sure if they have any more, but check with them. They have started buying powder by the 40# keg to keep their WWII toys running...... Smile

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by locrawlr on Sat Dec 10, 2011 1:02 pm

I have bought and loaded lots and lots of surplus powder from Jeff Barnett (gibrass.com). Everything from IMR 4895 to a bullseye equivalent. I've never had any problems with any of it. I would caution you to work your loads up slowly due to differences in manufacture. Hit me up if you need more info.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by shoeshooter on Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:40 pm

I, too, bought a jug of 846. (@ gunshow $90.) What I've read so far while trying to find some load data is that it varies considerably from lot to lot, and you need to restart development with each new batch. Don't know how true that is, but I don't have that kind of time. Just sitting on mine for now.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Beladran on Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:00 pm

I will give you your money back for it.. I just want it to send 150 gr pills down range. If it hits the target that's just bonus lol

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by shoeshooter on Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:20 pm

Beladran wrote:I will give you your money back for it.. I just want it to send 150 gr pills down range. If it hits the target that's just bonus lol


If you're heading up this way, let me know and we'll work it out. Never opened.

Widener's has it, but then you've got the HazMat to deal with.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Rw on Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:50 pm

I can be a middle man on this for yall, shoe. Im heading down his way going to my dads latter part of the week it looks like.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Beladran on Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:17 pm

Where does he live?

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Rw on Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:21 pm

Beladran wrote:Where does he live?


Dads in louisiana, theres no direct way to get to where he is so i go down 55 to kentwood and backroads from there

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Beladran on Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:39 pm

Awesome you will pass by mccomb going to kent wood:) when will this trip take place

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by Rw on Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:39 pm

Not sure yet, probably next friday.

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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by nonnieselman on Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:49 pm

Ive used a bunch of 844 and 846.
I did learn the hard way bout working up a load with each new keg.

Blowin primers and locking up my AR up one night. Had to get a hammer and a punch to get it back in workin condition.


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Re: Mil surp powders

Post by PhillipM on Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:18 am

I've been using 846 as my short line ammo, 200 and 300, in 223. I use 23 grains with a hornady 75 at mag length. As others say, work up slowly, probably best to work up with a chrono.

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