PTRS/PTRD 14.5x114 Ammo poll

[Missing Something]

I have had my PTRD for about 2 1/2 years now, and STILL have not fired it.
I did turn a single case out of steel on a lathe a while back, with a 50BMG (CCI 35) primer pocket. I cracked off one primer just to make sure all was good, then sent the case to CGN member MissingSomething so he could do some load developing.

I also made another case at the same time that is an adapter that holds a cut down 28 gauge shell. I plan on making up some blanks for it.

hehehe... got load data....

Loading for the 14.5 is a pain and will be expensive. A RCBS ammo master press did not take the reloading well. Went to a Corbin. Dies are also expensive.

But.. if you want to shoot.... its great fun

 

[svt-40]

Berdan cases can be reprimed.

The imported Berdan primers are going to be at least twice more expensive than #35.

Sizing would be far more critical for a "S" than for a "D". For the latter, neck sizing would probably suffice.
Would it be practical to import new, primed steel cases, and the correct primers for them?
Here is another consideration as far as shooting these rifles is concerned - they were not designed, intended, or sighted for long range accuracy.

The steel fired cases don't chamber, full sizing is required.

 

[Syracuse Steve]

...14.5mm Soviet?...still looking....

...for some factory fresh Ball ammo...I want to build a single-shot (1,000 yd.) target rifle.......are you hearing this John?......

 

[svt-40]

Realistically, probably 10% of the people who'd say they'd buy one would. The gun is expensive to buy and very expensive to shoot.

The gun is cheaper than a loaded hunting rifle or Marstar's 1919 semi.

 

[CanAm]

I am visiting a factory next week that has said they will make ball bullets and may even make the cases. The ammo is an issue due to importation.

 

[svt-40]

In China?

 

[CanAm]

In China?

Europe.

 

[tootall]

I am visiting a factory next week that has said they will make ball bullets and may even make the cases. The ammo is an issue due to importation.

We had a conversation on that before, I recall.
(I've been bugging Chris for ammo ever since I got mine)
If live ammo cannot be imported, then bring in components, and let the boys load their own!

 

[TheWharGoul]

Argh, this is making me want one again. I had to stop myself when Marstar was selling them! And Ive got a trip coming up.. And I hate my job!

*Shakes fist*

 

[The Frogge]

I always seem to have friends asking when I'm getting more ammo so they can try the ptrd. Bullets and cases sized for 50 cal primers would be perfect, even just the cases would be great. Who in Canada stocks suitable powders?

 

[Klunk]

Well...do to a (very common) momentary lack of reason I had to vote

Its hurts to think how much of this ammo I have seen (and blown up)

Had a chance to fire a KPV quad mount once (just one gun going though)...What a frickn racket...ears still ringing

 

[belkrem]

i wouldn't mind some 14.5x114mm MDZ

 

[CanAm]

i wouldn't mind some 14.5x114mm MDZ

Very cheap and easy to find. Let me know how much you need.

 

[Boomer454]

Like a few of the other posters here I had no idea what this thing was.
But after googling it it is definitely on the list of things to have before I die! Lol

Looks like tons of fun!

 

[Korporal]

i wouldn't mind some 14.5x114mm MDZ

Ummm. Isn't MDZ ammo high-explosive?

 

[tootall]

Yes it is. Thats why there is so much of it around. It is the ball or AP that is nearly impossible to find


http://www.geocities.com/russianammo/145mm.html#4

MDZ HEI Projectile filled with HEI charge, internal air compression fuze. Pointed boattail projectile

MDZ HEI (variant) Slightly modified version of the above MDZ, with shorter air compression tube in tip

 

[tinygnat219]

I'd be VERY interested.

 

[CanAm]

Yes it is. Thats why there is so much of it around. It is the ball or AP that is nearly impossible to find


http://www.geocities.com/russianammo/145mm.html#4

MDZ HEI Projectile filled with HEI charge, internal air compression fuze. Pointed boattail projectile

MDZ HEI (variant) Slightly modified version of the above MDZ, with shorter air compression tube in tip

AP or Ball is not on any stock list, or in any warehouse I have found. It may have ben produced in the early days, but is long gone, even in the dark caves I frequent.

 

[Shrapnel]

CANAM I've been told a few years ago by a romanian manufacturer (now Romarm) that ball 14.5mm ammo could be produced if ordered in quantity.

 

[CanAm]

CANAM I've been told a few years ago by a romanian manufacturer (now Romarm) that ball 14.5mm ammo could be produced if ordered in quantity.

yes, and yes. The issue is import approval.