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06-13-2014, 08:45 AM
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Alway check
Before I seat any bullet be it a handgun case of rifle I grab my mag lite and look at the powder level. If its the same then Iam good to go. Also weren't some of the 03's not heat treated properly and were subject to breaking? Could that have been the problem. My guess is double loaded.
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06-13-2014, 02:49 PM
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buckhunter,
The WWI M1903s went through several heat treatment processes, but the WWII M1903-A3s were all nickel steel receivers double heat treated, as I understand. I doubt a bore obstruction as a cause, but the gun's owner was evasive to questions from the "Militia" yesterday at the meeting. He FINALLY said what bullet and powder he used. I suspect he was on his cell phone, arguing with his wife or watching TV while he charged his cases and got a double charge into the destructive case. It was the worst blown-up M1903-A3 I ever saw. Adam
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06-13-2014, 04:00 PM
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Dang, what kind of powder? I didn't think it was possible to get a double in a 06! Unless he was using reclaimed blank powder
Dan
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06-14-2014, 07:58 AM
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Dan,
The shooter said he used 5744 powder. He stated it would be possible to put in a double charge of 5744 with a cast bullet. I suspect he did just that. Adam
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06-14-2014, 08:56 AM
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OK, I'm going to date myself, I was thinking of older slow burners like 4831 and 4350.
Dan
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06-15-2014, 02:16 PM
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Dan,
The Latest Lyman Reloading handbook lists a starting load for a 160 grain .30-06 cast bullet and 5744 at 26 grains. Double that would easily fit into a .30-06 case. Adam
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06-15-2014, 03:04 PM
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Yup, sure would!
Dan
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