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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: Mr. Hyde on July 25, 2021, 01:41:40 PM

Title: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: Mr. Hyde on July 25, 2021, 01:41:40 PM

Aloha all,
     I recently purchased some .223 ammo that appears to be hand loaded. I am trying to fire it from a bolt gun and it seems to be loaded a little too long. I have no experience reloading and was hoping there was someone that could help reseat the bullet to correct tolerances. I am willing to pay for services. Thank you.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: macsak on July 25, 2021, 01:49:52 PM

Quote from: Mr. Hyde on July 25, 2021, 01:41:40 PM

Aloha all,
     I recently purchased some .223 ammo that appears to be hand loaded. I am trying to fire it from a bolt gun and it seems to be loaded a little too long. I have no experience reloading and was hoping there was someone that could help reseat the bullet to correct tolerances. I am willing to pay for services. Thank you.

not recommended if you don't know the load specifications...

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: dogman on July 25, 2021, 05:36:15 PM

The bullet could be seated correctly but the case is long.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: Lihikai on July 25, 2021, 05:47:33 PM

One trick is to use a Sharpie marker - blacken the entire head and shoulder, chamber and extract the round to see where the ink has rubbed off.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: mrgaf on July 25, 2021, 09:41:32 PM

Just wondering what is stamped on the base of the brass? Could it be 5.56?……..  ???

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: Mr. Hyde on July 25, 2021, 10:32:34 PM

I'll have to check.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: oldfart on July 26, 2021, 02:57:57 AM

Oh my.
I doubt that the bullet is the problem.
Was this "custom ammo" made for somebody else?

How many of these rounds did you get?
I'm thinking that you would be better off selling it to someone with an AR15.
If they work in an AR15.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: hunta808 on July 26, 2021, 11:28:24 AM

wrong....SAFETY FIRST!!!!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE IT should be the 1st response.
Do not pass on any possible unsafe or questionable loaded ammunition to someone else should be the 2nd.
macsak is correct in his reply.....
You can't fix what you can't see.
Drop me a line and I can come over to check it out for you.
Will need the ammo as well as the rifle for measurements.
I got tools....takes about 10-15 minutes.
It will tell you what the dimensions are....but the charge is still a questionable criteria.
"CUSTOM" loading is considered a specific load formula ...developed for a one specific rifle chamber.

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: macsak on July 26, 2021, 12:11:59 PM

Quote from: hunta808 on July 26, 2021, 11:28:24 AM

wrong....SAFETY FIRST!!!!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE IT should be the 1st response.
Do not pass on any possible unsafe or questionable loaded ammunition to someone else should be the 2nd.
macsak is correct in his reply.....
You can't fix what you can't see.
Drop me a line and I can come over to check it out for you.
Will need the ammo as well as the rifle for measurements.
I got tools....takes about 10-15 minutes.
It will tell you what the dimensions are....but the charge is still a questionable criteria.
"CUSTOM" loading is considered a specific load formula ...made for a one specific rifle.

mahalo hunta...

Title: Re: Help with custom ammo.
Post by: jc2721 on July 26, 2021, 12:31:51 PM

This is why I NEVER buy or sell reloads and I shoot only my reloads in my guns.