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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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