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Given that many here are reloaders and bullet casters, the question came to mind is, do you own a surplus military rifle in an "Obsolete" caliber that is anywhere from 75 to 120 years old. Many of these rifles are still serviceable and while they may not work for current combat, they are useful for hunting at limited distances (depending on the barrel condition) and arming those who have not thought ahead in your group or are very inexperienced with firearms.
Examples would be like the Japanese Arisaka in either 6.5 or 7.7, French MAS36, Mauser M1898, etc? If so how much brass do you keep for reloading? Personally over the last 30+ years I have had a number of good experiences, with a number of Swedish Mausers in 6.5x55, in both the M1896 (in original condition & sporterized) and the Swedish M38. I like to keep about 350 rds of brass and at least 1,000 cast bullets around in case a long range side match happens at any of the matches I attend.
Examples would be like the Japanese Arisaka in either 6.5 or 7.7, French MAS36, Mauser M1898, etc? If so how much brass do you keep for reloading? Personally over the last 30+ years I have had a number of good experiences, with a number of Swedish Mausers in 6.5x55, in both the M1896 (in original condition & sporterized) and the Swedish M38. I like to keep about 350 rds of brass and at least 1,000 cast bullets around in case a long range side match happens at any of the matches I attend.