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Title: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Hazcat on November 19, 2008, 11:06:50 AM
I am looking at some 5.56 at Widner's http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=18|830|845 (122 for 500). 

My question is is it Boxer primed (reloadable) or Berden primed?
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Big Frank on November 19, 2008, 11:16:43 AM
All of their ammo was laquered steel cases. Doesn't that mean you can't reload it? They use Berdan primers anyway.
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 19, 2008, 11:19:38 AM
Quote from: jumbofrank on November 19, 2008, 11:16:43 AM
I think all their ammo was laquered steel cases. Doesn't that mean you can't reload it?

Yes, you CAN reload steel case ammo but it does not seem to last as many reloads as brass.
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Hazcat on November 19, 2008, 11:42:18 AM
OK, if it is Berden then I don't want it.  I'll keep looking for some 5.56.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Ruger-55 on November 19, 2008, 04:24:14 PM
 ;) Haz, I was told by dpms that you should NEVER use any rd that is laquer coated .. Reason being that you could get laquer build up in the breach and or the barrel.. just something to think about??????????
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: cooptire on November 19, 2008, 05:38:27 PM
Quote from: Hazcat on November 19, 2008, 11:06:50 AM
My question is is it Boxer primed (reloadable) or Berden primed?

Pardon my ignorance, but I don't know what the difference is. ???
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Big Frank on November 19, 2008, 05:46:57 PM
Quote from: cooptire on November 19, 2008, 05:38:27 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but I don't know what the difference is. ???

Boxer - one primer hole in the middle of the case where the decapper can pop it out. The anvil is built into the primer. Invented in England and used in America.

Berdan - two primer holes off center so you can't pop the primer out. The anvil is built into the case. Invented in America and used in England. Is that weird, or what?
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: cooptire on November 20, 2008, 09:45:32 PM
Quote from: jumbofrank on November 19, 2008, 05:46:57 PM
Boxer - one primer hole in the middle of the case where the decapper can pop it out. The anvil is built into the primer. Invented in England and used in America.

Berdan - two primer holes off center so you can't pop the primer out. The anvil is built into the case. Invented in America and used in England. Is that weird, or what?

So boxer primed the better choice I take it? If you want to reload.  ???  Oh, and thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Barnaul Ammo Question
Post by: Hazcat on November 21, 2008, 07:00:56 AM
Yep, if you want to reload you want boxer.  I have a commercial reloader here and if ya bring yer brass he gives you a discount.  That is why I wanted to know.