It is longer because it is a heavier bullet. The Yugo is ~198gr, same as the 1934 German load. The Hotshot is 170 grain.Thanks. I was worried after I noticed the yugo looked slightly longer then the hotshot 8mm I currently had.
Never heard that, and never had an issue with split cases. The 50s Yugo stuff does tend to have hard primers, and may need a heavier firing pin spring (about 5$ last time I looked). Or just recock and give them a second hit, that normally works.I read online that yugo ammo from the 50s and earlier will cause case splitting in a k98. But anything later is ok. Is that true?
I read online that yugo ammo from the 50s and earlier will cause case splitting in a k98. But anything later is ok. Is that true?
I wouldn't say "all". You may have other procedures, but I don't leave any gun without some sort of anti corrosion coating. A very light coating, but something between metal, especially the bare metal of the bore, and the hunidity in the air.All you need to clean after firing corrosive ammo is water.
I wouldn't say "all". You may have other procedures, but I don't leave any gun without some sort of anti corrosion coating. A very light coating, but something between metal, especially the bare metal of the bore, and the hunidity in the air.
Yes, it is.I read online that yugo ammo from the 50s and earlier will cause case splitting in a k98. But anything later is ok. Is that true?
Have you, as a supporting Unit Ammo Tech, been out on a range and had those who were training bring back ammunition, stating that some or all of the ammo did not fire or function the way it was supposed to? Have you been issuing out ammo or had ammo brought back to you on a range that was dented, leaking orange powder or otherwise defective? Have you wondered what to do with the ammunition assets in these scenarios?
How about as a supporting Ammo Tech? Have you been in the process of completing a receipt (turn-in) and the supported unit technician tells you how some of the ammunition being turned in didn’t function correctly (there were duds, they were rusted/ dented, etc.), and wondered what the correct procedures were to handle these types of situations?
The correct answer to each one of these scenarios is to have the supported unit technician complete a Malfunction or Defect Report as required per Marine Corps Order (MCO) 8025.1E.
First, let’s review the definitions of a malfunction and a defect. Per MCO 8025.1E, a
MALFUNCTION occurs when an ammunition item fails to function in accordance with the design, intent and expected performance when fired, launched or otherwise employed as specified. Malfunctions include the abnormal or premature functioning of an item as a result of normal handling, maintenance, storage, transportation or tactical employment.
A DEFECT is an imperfection that may prevent an item from functioning as intended or result in a malfunction.
Defects include, but are not limited to, cracked cartridge case, loose primer, missing safety pin, deteriorated or leaking propellant bags or containers, presence of excessive rust/corrosion, and obvious external damage, etc.
Responsibilities of the Supported Unit
When a supported unit experiences an ammo malfunction/defect, the following information needs to be provided, at a minimum:
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Identification of the unit, with a Point of Contact (POC) with first- hand knowledge of the incident
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Complete identification of ammunition, Department of Defense Identification Code, National Stock Number, Ammunition Lot Number (ALN) and Serial Number, as well as the quantity of how many rounds were fired and how many rounds failed
IMR Legendary Powders has announced a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007 SSC on the six lot numbers listed below. Find your lot number on the side of your bottle as in the below photo.
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•80425139
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IMR has received reports that this particular powder in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers may have become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration. Use of this product from these lot numbers shown on the enclosed label may result in spontaneous combustion, fire damage or possible serious injury. IMR suggests that anyone who has this product should cease using it immediately! Fill the powder container with water which will render the product inert and safe for disposal.
Contact IMR directly for more information:
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Have had a lot of 7.65 Argentine for several years; SF 80. I have shot about half of it but hadn't shot any for a couple years. Took some out this last summer and loaded 5 into the mag of my M1909, took up a good sitting position and set the sights at 600m for a sage brush on a hillside about that far away. Fired the first shot and smack into the sage, worked the bolt and fired the second shot and smacked the sage again. worked the bolt and the third shot wen high right and away.......dropped the but of the rifle out of the shoulder and immediately noticed smoke curling up out of the receiver........not good
Opened the bolt and the case came out minus the primer Checked the other 2 shots and they all had high pressure signs. Stopped shooting.
I finally got around to pulling the rest of the bullets and about 2/3 had severe corrosion inside the cases and on the bases of the bullets. Picture shows 2 of the fired cases including the blown primer. Middle case shows corrosion inside the cases. Bullet on right shows corrosion on the base. Other 2 bullets cleaned up nice with polishing. Powder looks good with no discoloration and smells good but will make good fertilizer any