tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post3129329469060275971..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Gun show purchases: Web gear for newbies, black ops ammo and a Panzerfaust book.Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-50861508821925775052010-02-09T00:33:44.285-06:002010-02-09T00:33:44.285-06:00as I've posted before, two of the ten-pocket c...as I've posted before, two of the ten-pocket chinese "bras" filled with 200 rounds on strippers fit perfectly in 50-cal can with just enough room for a couple dessi-paks and some cleaning supplies.<br /><br />Hand a recruit an SKS and a can and he's ready to go!<br /><br />I tell you - I wish I could go to YOUR gunshows. Around here they're trying to sell M44 Mosins for $200+ and asking 15-20 for the "Bras." I laugh and walk on.<br /><br />Can't remember the last time I saw a weapon at a decent price - but stll I go and drop my $8 at the door....patrick henryhttp://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-70784442119582976042010-02-08T20:15:31.372-06:002010-02-08T20:15:31.372-06:00Doctor Dee -
I WAS gonna reveal that the 'magn...Doctor Dee -<br />I WAS gonna reveal that the 'magnetic bullet' was part of a failed OSS / CIA plot in which US moles would infiltrate enemy supply offices and give top officers custom made body armor... with magnetic plates which would attract steel core bullets even if the bullets were only in the near vicinity.<br />But I thought that would be silly rather than funny.Ivanovich Petrovsky Skovarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-78642184400428978102010-02-08T17:46:47.495-06:002010-02-08T17:46:47.495-06:00Mike thanks for the clarification,
Doh! in retrosp...Mike thanks for the clarification,<br />Doh! in retrospect it should have been obvious!<br /><br />Dr.DDr.Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-4163633596883061662010-02-08T10:15:48.458-06:002010-02-08T10:15:48.458-06:00Ah, the CIA ammo. After my dad died I was in charg...Ah, the CIA ammo. After my dad died I was in charge of policeing up the guns, loading supplies and any other hazardous items. There were some bandos of .30-06 in 5 round strippers for '03 Springfield with a non US style headstamp:<br /><br />http://emob559.photobucket.com/albums/ss31/Bert2368/100_0260.jpg?t=1242105233<br /><br />http://emob559.photobucket.com/albums/ss31/Bert2368/100_0261.jpg<br /><br />I assumed they were corrosive 1940's ammo, but when I took one down I found modern ball powder, standard M2 bullet and a non corrosive primer with the same sealers as Lake City ammo. Which is where it came from, around 1952.<br /><br />A bit of web crawling showed a whole range of "plausible deniability" ammo, both ours AND theirs. I really liked the .30 carbine made in China with Berdan prime and LC headstamps. Bet more than one primer punch met it's end from that stuff!Bertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-72127563413486146672010-02-08T10:05:20.718-06:002010-02-08T10:05:20.718-06:00Dr.D said: I am aware of Steel Core ammo (ss109) ...Dr.D said: I am aware of Steel Core ammo (ss109) but I never heard the term 'magnetic' bullet till this post. I did a quick web search but was unsatisfied with the results. Can any one enlighten me that the usage of 'magnetic bullets'?"<br /><br />It is 'magnetic' in the sense that it can only be determined to be steel core without destructive testing by means of a magnet. Go to a guy's table at the show when he tells you ammo is "armor piercing," whip out a smaill vise and a hacksaw and he will likely run you off. A magnet is much more polite.Dutchman6https://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-14830741250578255622010-02-08T09:42:48.947-06:002010-02-08T09:42:48.947-06:00Mike, before you start shooting that 1940s ammo, I...Mike, before you start shooting that 1940s ammo, I strongly suggest you find out what kind of powder they loaded it with. It could be very corrosive.<br /><br />Make sure your gun is cleaned as regularily as a black powder gun, fouling will turn a gun barrel into a Pollock painting in no time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-13193454326113988162010-02-08T08:45:51.250-06:002010-02-08T08:45:51.250-06:00I am aware of Steel Core ammo
(ss109) but I never...I am aware of Steel Core ammo <br />(ss109) but I never heard the term "magnetic" bullet till this post. I did a quick web search but was unsatisfied with the results. Can any one enlighten me that the usage of "magnetic bullets"?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Dr.DDr.Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-29066274944466676882010-02-08T07:06:24.742-06:002010-02-08T07:06:24.742-06:00it'd be interesting to know the weight of a st...it'd be interesting to know the weight of a steel core 9mm round and what kind of powder charge it's got behind it. i suppose you'd have to try it on some stuff to see what it really does.jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615104086703717817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-32404173584530833202010-02-08T07:02:35.365-06:002010-02-08T07:02:35.365-06:00+1 on the steel core 9mm, and its history with the...+1 on the steel core 9mm, and its history with the CIA. I have some .30-06 around here somewhere with a definitely-not-US-looking headstamp style on it, that was made for the CIA for use during the Bay of Pigs invasion. I'm sure it's good-shooting stuff, but I hesitate to shoot it because of its historical interest. <br /><br />Good haul, Mike. Glad to see some quality gear is still available at good prices at the gun shows.MadDawg308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-79192606827921181682010-02-08T06:51:58.344-06:002010-02-08T06:51:58.344-06:00You wouldn't happen to know where one could pu...You wouldn't happen to know where one could purchase that ammo in 45 acp would you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-73716320416296708952010-02-07T22:11:34.564-06:002010-02-07T22:11:34.564-06:00Sorry I missed the show, but another time -
as a ...Sorry I missed the show, but another time - <br />as a little note, if you or any readers have not tried Sellier & Bellot rifle ammo - I like the stuff, the price is very reasonable AND - no guarantees but, several of the boxes I obtained a while back and which do not have any English print on them, all have steel cores. I like steel cores! Now, some of the later ammo from them, in boxes which are bilingually marked, have only the standard lead core FMJ, but if you get any, give it the magnet test. I do prefer either Sierra Match King bullets or Hornady red ballistic tip for,mm, hunting... but steel cores are always a nice option ;o)<br />- j -<br />IIIFezziwig Poindexter IInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-26741759969222309442010-02-07T22:11:03.735-06:002010-02-07T22:11:03.735-06:00God bless you, Mike, for your efforts to enlighten...God bless you, Mike, for your efforts to enlighten those of us who need it (and I do believe the Lord knows I do).<br /><br />So finish the freakin' book already!<br /><br />Bill<br />III<br /><br />P.S. Took a buddy and his son out for his first time with a combat rifle on the range. Made him carry the bandos, mags and reloader. the wide eyed look at the first shot was worth it...Moe Deathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777807711908178860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-50703623707737389292010-02-07T21:23:39.386-06:002010-02-07T21:23:39.386-06:00Good to see you again. I almost picked up one of t...Good to see you again. I almost picked up one of those "bras" but decided a spare mag for the new toy I showed you was a better purchase.<br /><br />$39.95+ tax stung a bit but it was $35.99+ shipping from Midway and I want those extra rounds in my left pocket when I carry it right now.<br /><br />Ran into our mutual friend who introduced us in the first place. He tickled my soft spot for S&W revolvers to a degree that's going to have me in beg mode with SWMBO for the rest of the year.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.com