7.7 Help
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Typical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Waldorf Maryland USA
Got a friend who needs some 7.7 ammo, any help would be great. I think 308 cases work but what bullets powder???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????
#2
Are you referring to 7.7mm Japanese (Arisaka)? If so, here's a link that should help you out: http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpa...?CaliberID=217
Looks like the .30-06 can be used to form brass, but the base diameter is a little smaller than the 7.7mm. Takes 0.311" bullets like the .303 British and the 7.62x54R Russian cartridges, which are available. Looks like Norma also still makes brass, which would provide a better fit than reformed .30-06 brass.
Good luck.
Mike
Looks like the .30-06 can be used to form brass, but the base diameter is a little smaller than the 7.7mm. Takes 0.311" bullets like the .303 British and the 7.62x54R Russian cartridges, which are available. Looks like Norma also still makes brass, which would provide a better fit than reformed .30-06 brass.
Good luck.
Mike
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Nontypical Buck
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From: A flat lander lost in the mountains of Northern,AZ
I think Norma still makes empty brass for the 7.7 jap, you should look into it. Norma brass is usually on the expensive side but if i wanted it bad enough i think id just buy some rather then having the headache of trying to make some. good luck
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Nontypical Buck
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From: A flat lander lost in the mountains of Northern,AZ
heres a guy who is still making brass for the 7.7 jap and other calibers too, check out his page.
http://slickaz.tripod.com/amomil.htm
http://slickaz.tripod.com/amomil.htm



