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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:15:46 PM EDT
I found three one pound bags of 0.38" buckshot. I looked at a buckshot size chart and 000 is the closest at 0.36.
Two of the bags have DAA numbers that are marked Special and though the DAA# is 1970 the dates on the bags is '68 and '69. One bag is unmarked. I wonder what use the .mil would have had of loose odd-sized buckshot? .38 Special round ball loads maybe? But why?  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:24:01 PM EDT
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I found three one pound bags of 0.38" buckshot. I looked at a buckshot size chart and 000 is the closest at 0.36. Two of the bags have DAA numbers that are marked Special and though the DAA# is 1970 the dates on the bags is '68 and '69. One bag is unmarked. I wonder what use the .mil would have had of loose odd-sized buckshot? .38 Special round ball loads maybe? But why? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/88145/DSCN5672--2--109478.JPG But 38 Special is .357... 
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:24:56 PM EDT
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That's pretty cool
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:25:46 PM EDT
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Interesting.
In for the explanation that someone is sure to have. |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:26:15 PM EDT
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Canister shot?
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:29:46 PM EDT
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Was the M576 40mm round reloadable?
With the 8/68 date code on it it made me think of the buckshot round for the M79 I could be wrong and may be, but am in for answers |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:29:49 PM EDT
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Claymore filler.
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:31:34 PM EDT
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But 38 Special is .357... A read on a reloading forum that 000 seems to be the go-to for .38 Special RB loads. |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:35:00 PM EDT
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Claymore filler. I think that is steel shot. |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 5:38:22 PM EDT
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I think that is steel shot. Steel shot that's a lot closer to being .22 in diameter than .38... |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 6:30:52 PM EDT
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Google says that four ought buckshot, #0000, is .38 diameter.
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:04:09 PM EDT
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If it's pure lead, .36 Navy black powder pistol balls!
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:07:00 PM EDT
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Google says that four ought buckshot, #0000, is .38 diameter. Our resident Google search expert nailed it again 
Where was it used and how many pellets, 6? |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:07:41 PM EDT
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I am going to guess something out of a rocket launcher from a Huey. Like fletchets, but round
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:08:51 PM EDT
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Canister shot? Something weird like that |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:27:37 PM EDT
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Claymore filler. Claymores have steel shot not lead |
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:30:01 PM EDT
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4/0 Buck.
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Posted: 12/17/2016 8:40:26 PM EDT
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I have seen 0000 buckshot, but loaded in a 10 gauge.
Perfect for your Ithaca Mag10 Roadblocker. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 12:06:09 AM EDT
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I opened the unmarked bag enough to squeeze a few shot out and each buckshot weighs 82 grains and is 0.380.
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Posted: 12/18/2016 12:09:41 AM EDT
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I'll bet that they were used as weight and left in the bag. I've seen lead shot bags used as dead weight to lay on hydraulic lines and as counter weights in industry.
I don't think that Uncle Sam reloads. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 12:20:39 AM EDT
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I'll bet that they were used as weight and left in the bag. I've seen lead shot bags used as dead weight to lay on hydraulic lines and as counter weights in industry. I don't think that Uncle Sam reloads. I don't think a one pound bag would be worth the effort for that application. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 1:16:46 AM EDT
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I'll bet that they were used as weight and left in the bag. I've seen lead shot bags used as dead weight to lay on hydraulic lines and as counter weights in industry. I don't think that Uncle Sam reloads. USAMU disagrees. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 1:59:09 AM EDT
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what is DAA. Is that like DODIC?
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Posted: 12/18/2016 2:02:06 AM EDT
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what is DAA. Is that like DODIC? Designated Approving Authority |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 8:39:18 AM EDT
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what is DAA. Is that like DODIC? Designated Approving Authority Perhaps it was slated/approved for a Federal agency and not the .mil. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 4:30:21 PM EDT
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I think this is correct. The number on the top is the old style NSN, and it is still active. It is referenced as a consumable item in TM 55-1520-210-23-1 Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Instructions: Army Model UH-1H/V/EH-1H/X Helicopter. ETA: Does anybody know how to get the fucking retarded new site to let you post pictures from your media files?  Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'll bet that they were used as weight and left in the bag. I've seen lead shot bags used as dead weight to lay on hydraulic lines and as counter weights in industry. I don't think that Uncle Sam reloads. I think this is correct. The number on the top is the old style NSN, and it is still active. It is referenced as a consumable item in TM 55-1520-210-23-1 Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Instructions: Army Model UH-1H/V/EH-1H/X Helicopter. ETA: Does anybody know how to get the fucking retarded new site to let you post pictures from your media files? Based on this chart of use, my guess is that these are used for something like a set-screw pad, or a hole sealing plug. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 4:48:06 PM EDT
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Might have been used as ballast.
An USAF member here had some 1.5"x6"x8" plates we are pretty sure were titanium, and they were used in radio mounts when a radio wasn't installed. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 4:57:59 PM EDT
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Could they be used to balance or counterbalance something?
I can't imagine what, but I have seen lead balls used to balance tires before (as far as I know that is a very old school thing, and nobody does it anymore). |
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