Author: Stanforth
Subject: Old surplus ammo: Safe to use? or scrap it?
Posted: May 01 2023 at 3:29am
Many years ago I had a German MP44 in 8mm Kurtz. I had a lot of ammo but when it ran out I had to find a replacement. I decided to see if I could replace the Berdan primers with Boxer. First thing was to remove the old primers (NOTE THIS IN IN USED AMMO) I drilled the primers with a 1/16" drill in a lathe.
Subject: Old surplus ammo: Safe to use? or scrap it?
Posted: May 01 2023 at 3:29am
Many years ago I had a German MP44 in 8mm Kurtz. I had a lot of ammo but when it ran out I had to find a replacement. I decided to see if I could replace the Berdan primers with Boxer. First thing was to remove the old primers (NOTE THIS IN IN USED AMMO) I drilled the primers with a 1/16" drill in a lathe.
To my delight the old primers came straight out and the drill made a perfect flash hole and the boxer primers were good fit.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE ARE MY EXPERIENCES NOT A RECOMENDATION.