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The red paint over the primers just doesn’t seem like a reload to me, and all the projectiles have been 150gr FMJ, seems like military surplus. My grandfather grew up during the Great Depression and never threw anything away, so it’s quite plausible that he somehow obtained this milsurp ammo and...

Thanks all for your input!

Ok - the (handwritten) reloads have the red paint as well. How would that have happened? These have a different headstamp as well - maybe not handloads but old original ball ammo?

I have some 30-06ammunition I inherited from my grandfather that is probably reloads from the ~1970s. I don’t have a 30-06, but I’ve been pulling the 150gr FMJ bulllets to reload and target shoot from my 300 Blackout. I was considering disposing of the powder, but was wondering if anyone might...

That’s a killer reloading room setup. Very nice!

Got a nice Axis at a friend’s ranch last weekend (my first). Supposed to be very good eating; he’s wet aging in the cooler now, looking forward to cooking some up in another week or so.

Dove season started this week in Texas, the ceremonial start to the hunting season in general. Good times.

A sounder came out between some much needed rain showers and I got a couple this morning, should be good eating. We have a decent 10point with a few kickers this year on the ranch. Pics through binos, wish they were better. Central Tx.

I invited a old neighbor of mine from close to Fort Hood out with me to hunt some does last weekend. He hasn’t hunted much at all, so it was fun and a real honor for me to get him out and get his hands (and new Jeep!) bloody. This gentleman has served for 33 years, and has over 500 missions in...