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Offline jamaldog87

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finding ammo
« on: August 22, 2006, 11:11:24 AM »
what is the best cal. to buy as far as easy to find ammo? 8mm,7.62x54R, or 303. i am looking at 7.62x54 because i saw a good gun in that cal. for 80$
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2006, 04:05:06 PM »
It depends, are you talking about commercial ammo or mil-surplus ammo?
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2006, 07:22:57 PM »
not 303...
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2006, 07:12:10 AM »
ammo for hunting like SP or HP.
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2006, 02:33:50 PM »
Myself I would choose the 8mm or the 7.62X54.  Problem with the 7.62X54 ammo is that chances are you would have to order it, a lot of places won't have it on the shelf so to speak.  The 8mm they might.  I didn't mention the 303 simply because I am just not familiar with it at all.  What I would do is if ordering ammo isn't your thing I would go to my local Walmart or gun shop and just see what they carry in stock.
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2006, 02:42:49 PM »
I should add and there will be some that disagree with me but the rifle that you are considering in 7.62X54 is probably a Mosin Nagant.  I have 4 of them and none of them really shot that accurately for me until I started reloading for them.  All of my 8mm's have shot well though.  Just my opinion.   :)
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2006, 10:56:00 AM »
yes it is a Mosin Nagant like this one
 http://www.centuryarms.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_84&products_id=1406

when i got my 8mm tanker i could get ammo easy because the gun store were i got it from (now close) had ammo for every gun he sold. He would hand load ammo for guns like 8mm or 375 win.  because he know that you will have to come back there to get ammo for your guns. i use to pay 12-20 $for  a box of 20. 12$ for FMJ or SP and 20$ for HP or for 175 Gr. SPT Pro-Hunter round he hand load for me one time.
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2006, 11:18:11 AM »
For whatever reason I couldn't get your link to work.  If you already have an 8mm it might be handy if you stayed with that caliber unless you just want to try something different.  Ever think about getting into reloading?  One of the best things that ever happened to me.   :)
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2006, 01:46:51 PM »
Hunting ammo for all three calibers is readily available.
If your store doesn't carry it, you can mail order it from Cabelas no problem.
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2006, 09:59:48 AM »
thanks. i will look at the the guns i can find and get the one with the most ammo. I did have the tanker but i sold it, so now all i have is my .22 H&R and 12ga noble.
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Re: finding ammo
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2006, 04:39:23 PM »
I was finally able to access the link.  Their site must have been down at the time.  The M38 is my favorite M/N for hunting use.  I just recently installed a turned down bolt and scope base on my M38.


Here are two of my last reloads for my M38.  These were shot from 60-70 yards when I had my scout mount on my M38.  Look closely at group #1.
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