Posted by: Suti
Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 02:37 PM
Anyone have an idea what this is? Sardine can contains 440 rounds and I can’t identify what it is for. Help appreciated
Help Identify ammo
Posted by: Verylargeboots
Re: Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 04:32 PM
Those spam cans with the pull tab that are lead/solder sealed are incredibly satisfying to open.
Posted by: LaserJock
Re: Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 08:03 PM
It is rimmed. My guess 303 British
Chinese characters? The British has a long history with
Posted by: rromeo
Re: Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 08:18 PM
They have similar overall length, but going by the case dimensions and the shoulder, I'd say 7.62x54R over 303 British.
Posted by: jlthom
Re: Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 10:20 PM
It says
7.62 Steel
Type 53
20 Rounds
It’s for the Chinese Mosin. Type 53 Carbine.
7.62 Steel
Type 53
20 Rounds
It’s for the Chinese Mosin. Type 53 Carbine.
Posted by: jlthom
Re: Help Identify ammo - 02/14/21 10:21 PM
7.62x54R
Posted by: Robert2888
Re: Help Identify ammo - 03/31/21 07:41 PM
It’s definitely 7.62x54r. If commie spam cans just say 762 on them, then it’s 54r.
Posted by: Ali
Re: Help Identify ammo - 04/02/21 05:15 PM
Here is a pic of
30-06 M2AP on the left,
7.62x54r in the middle (light ball about 150 grain out of the 440 round spam cans)
And a 308 Hornady Match cartridge on the right.
30-06 M2AP on the left,
7.62x54r in the middle (light ball about 150 grain out of the 440 round spam cans)
And a 308 Hornady Match cartridge on the right.
Posted by: Pipelight97
Re: Help Identify ammo - 06/06/21 12:59 PM
7.62x54r from my view