7.62 Spanish Surplus Bullets are .312/.313

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Two things. First off if you purchased any of these and want to send them back let me know. I've contact everyone I could get a hold of.

7.62x51 CETME CSP-3 ammunition. They are 112gr with a lead and plastic core.

Now I have a few qns for the CGN reloading gurus. It turns out these Spanish 7.62 bullets are actually .312/.313. On the plus side they will be good for Mosin Negants and 303's. That being said I did fire a bunch of the complete rounds out of my M14 with no problems. Since these are a lead plastic core and a light bullet how do you guys feel about shooting these out of a 308?

Ryan
 
I'd be most concerned that they'd be used in a 308 with a tight neck that would be pinched when chambered. Best to market them for 303 Brit, 7.62x54R and 7.62x39 use.
 
Are they not a little long to load in 7.62x39? from the pics it looks like they are too long. The only heavy 150gr. fmj bullet I have loaded in the x39 is the remington, all others including the 147gr. fmj milsurp bullets have been too long to fit in the magazine.
 
crashcollins said:
Are they not a little long to load in 7.62x39? from the pics it looks like they are too long. The only heavy 150gr. fmj bullet I have loaded in the x39 is the remington, all others including the 147gr. fmj milsurp bullets have been too long to fit in the magazine.
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Good question, how long are these bullets? Plastic has got to weigh an eensy weensy woo-woo less than lead.

I assume these bullets would swage down in the barrel pretty easily, plastic hasn't ever seemed to me to be a super durable material. These bullets did come out of 7.62x51 cartridges, so at least someone was using them in 7.62 nato rifles.
 
If these bullets are lead and plastic core can you give us an example of cross section and jacket thickness. It may be size is somewhat changed due to the original neck crimp or from being pulled. A diagram of your measurements would also be appreciated just to see where the .308 and 312-313 measurements are made on the bullet Thanks PS my order still stands as I know I can make these fly in something:)
 
Rob 22, are you the order for 2,000 of them? Red dot is about where the crimp mark is on them. Blue dot is .313 measurement.

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Lots are left, we are pulling more every day. Rob 22, can you pm me with your name, I just want to double check on your order.
 
Quick question folks. Someone wants to know about using these in a bolt action 30-30...what do you think?
 
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