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Posted: 5/21/2012 5:07:02 PM EDT
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Hi. I just was given a box of ammo. 17 rounds in an old case-gard plastic case. It looks like the 30-06 except shorter. The case head is stamped L C 7 3 and has a small circle with an x in it. No other markings. I'm thinking it's .308 Any help would be greatly apreciated ! Can't add pics..... Will keep trying. EDIT: I have photobucket/imageshack/tinypic accounts. The trouble is this site. I may have to change my preferences. Looking on the tech board now.... |
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Sounds like LC, Lake City loaded in 1973. 308 pics, open free account on Photobucket or similar service. Upload pic on Photobucket. Copy IMG code at bottom of pic (on Photobucket) Paste in thread. Done. Not hard if I can do it.  Good golly man, how many loads did you get out of those before the mouths split? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Sounds like LC, Lake City loaded in 1973. 308 pics, open free account on Photobucket or similar service. Upload pic on Photobucket. Copy IMG code at bottom of pic (on Photobucket) Paste in thread. Done. Not hard if I can do it. Good golly man, how many loads did you get out of those before the mouths split? That was a pic of a funshow freebe. Box of reloads I broke down. Three of the loaded rounds had split necks out of the 35 or so rounds. Pic is from an old post (2008 or so) about not shooting unknown hand loaded ammo.
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Quoted: They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... If this ammo does not have any loading data on the box, I wouldn't fire them.  Properly loaded rounds will have load data in/on the box. |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. |
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Quoted: Quoted: They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? AA #7 used instead of Re-7 
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? http://www.barking-moonbat.com/images/uploads/blown_up_gun_1_thumb.jpg Your pic didn't load. I'm thinking.... Gun on a rest. Bakery string to trigger. Me hiding behind a tree..... |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. Sorry i cant help but to LOL! If i see someone dressed like that i would haul ass......all while asking for him to hold off until i make my escape. |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. Sorry i cant help but to LOL! If i see someone dressed like that i would haul ass......all while asking for him to hold off until i make my escape. I'm not much of a runner. I'd ask him to wait while I got my camera and some cover though! |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. Really ? That's all you've got to add...... Wait. You're right. I was looking for a few rounds to test fire and went the cheap route. I'm pretty sure they would be okay. AND I'm pretty sure I would live through it. BUT. I've put alot of time and money into this rifle. I want to give it to my dad for father's day. I'll go and buy a box over the counter at the gun shop. Anyone want 17 rounds of questionable ammo ? |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. Really ? That's all you've got to add...... Wait. You're right. I was looking for a few rounds to test fire and went the cheap route. I'm pretty sure they would be okay. AND I'm pretty sure I would live through it. BUT. I've put alot of time and money into this rifle. I want to give it to my dad for father's day. I'll go and buy a box over the counter at the gun shop. Anyone want 17 rounds of questionable ammo ? I'd pull 'em, chuck the powder, weigh and try to identify the bullets, and reload them on my own, if I were you. |
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They are HP. So yeah, I was thinking that they are reloads as well. I just built a .308 and need to test fire it before I can tear it down and refinish it. This will fill that ticket. I'll just go one round at a time.... I'd be reeeeeeeeeeeeal careful shooting some mystery handloads. God knows how they're loaded. Before I knew better my dad had me shooting my great granddads 30-06 with a box of rounds he had reloaded 20 or 30 years before and they made the factory hunting loads feel like .22LR's by comparison. They didn't blow the rifle up that day, but looking back I probably should have kicked my dad. Just gotta make sure it works. One round loaded at a time. Leather gloves. Full face helmet. Welding apron. What could go wrong ? ? ? ? If you're lucky, nothing. If you're not you are going to need a new rifle. If you are really unlucky you may have bits of brass, bolt, receiver, and stock embedded in your hands and arms (right through those leather gloves if it KB's badly). The protection for your face depends on the shape and design of the helmet. Maybe you're ok, maybe you're wearing an eyepatch and dressing as a pirate for the rest of your Halloweens. You'd have to get a parrot though. Odds are probably on your side, but is it really worth saving the $10-15 for a box of Rem UMC or Federal AE? Hell I'd buy a box of factory just to not look like a wanna be bomb squad guy. Nothing builds confidence in the people around you like looking as if you expect the rifle to explode. Really ? That's all you've got to add...... Wait. You're right. I was looking for a few rounds to test fire and went the cheap route. I'm pretty sure they would be okay. AND I'm pretty sure I would live through it. BUT. I've put alot of time and money into this rifle. I want to give it to my dad for father's day. I'll go and buy a box over the counter at the gun shop. Anyone want 17 rounds of questionable ammo ? Dibs. PM inbound 
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