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Unread 06-28-2015, 11:42 AM   #38
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Anybody got their ammo yet?
Yes, but things have been so busy I haven't shot any yet. Looks good, sealed bullet and primer.

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...Anyway, IIRC, you mixed your own primer chemical and dabbed it into the case, waited for it to harden, and then added the powder & bullet. I think Gerard may even have had an e-book on it...
Interesting, I will have to check that out.

I received an email from Gerd Schön in Oberndorf, which contained the following news about >30 Luger ammo:

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In the SWM, Swiss gun magacine 07/15 you can read a bout the new ammo in .30 Luger.

The Swiss RUAG is a big wheel in ammo. They have absorbed all famous brands, Norma, RWS, Hirtenberger and Thun.
Any of our European members have more info about this, or perhaps a synopsis/translation of this article for us monoglots here?
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