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Unread 08-08-2021, 06:42 PM   #3
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Hi Ed, I use WW white box for everything, mostly because they seem to be very consistent and are somewhat comparable with the original loadings everything was designed around.... The drums seem to work best with a cartridge that is 1.150" OAL, most of the WW fall between 1.145 & 1.155" When I have a cartridge stick or jam, usually it is 1.160"+ One thing I've noticed, is that the different brands eject differently? Must be some variance in the extraction grooves or sharp edges on the cartridge rims? Right now, I'm positive that WW white box 115 gr. ball, and Federal 124 gr. ball, will both work without issue in a well tuned drum... I imagine PMC and others will work as well, I just haven't deviated very much from what i know works?... I have had terrible luck with Remington ammo in every luger i've tried it in, I think too short OAL, and in the case of the .30 too weak?... Best to all, til....lat'r.....GT
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