[MikeG]

Chuck, in the days of old I believe this practice was commonly referred to as "Mexican Match." No idea why. Pull FMJ bullets from ball ammo and replace with equal weight or lighter Sierra Matchkings.

Tip - bullets are easier to pull if you put them in a seating die and just 'crack' the neck tension/sealer by seating a hair deeper, before you pull them.

Glad to hear it worked, I did not know that there was anything salvagable regarding the Russian ammo. I have not been impressed with it. Good report.

 

[MikeG]

Interesting, Chuck. Must be something different about the steel cases. So, they pull OK if you don't seat them deeper first? How are you pulling them, a coller or an inertial puller?

 

[MikeG]

Chuck,

Meant to say 'collet' not 'collar.' Sorry..... it sounds like a collet-type puller is what you are using (has a ring that grabs the bullet and you use it in your press).

 

[MikeG]

Ah, Chuck, you're missing the obvious. What you now need is a new gun to shoot that ammo in!!!!!