I dug out my copy of Hatcher's Notebook today, and found this on page 75.
Maxim MG in .30-40
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Re: Maxim MG in .30-40
Heck with the MG, we want the Brass!
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that is exactly what i thought. look at the pile of brass???? i wonder if the Maxim fired brass would be re loadable???
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Re: Maxim MG in .30-40
The brass was likely compromised by the early mercuric priming.
Mercury actually chemically bonded with the brass of the case, upon firing the 'smokeless' ammunition, fatally weakening the cartridge-cases.
This led to the development of 'non-mercuric' chlorate priming, which was still corrosive, but allowed brass to be washed and salvaged.
Mercury actually chemically bonded with the brass of the case, upon firing the 'smokeless' ammunition, fatally weakening the cartridge-cases.
This led to the development of 'non-mercuric' chlorate priming, which was still corrosive, but allowed brass to be washed and salvaged.
Re: Maxim MG in .30-40
Way to crush dreams there buddy
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HMMM. Made me think of shooting pigs from a helicopter. Of course the Maxim would need a brass catcher so the brass would not be scattered across the countryside.
My neighbors pay for a helicopter to thin them out about every 6 months. nice work to do and get paid for it.
1st link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO_oOmvNHiw
Will look for the 8 minute one with no music.
Maybe this was the one no music after the intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiHmYsyVniE
My neighbors pay for a helicopter to thin them out about every 6 months. nice work to do and get paid for it.
1st link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO_oOmvNHiw
Will look for the 8 minute one with no music.
Maybe this was the one no music after the intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiHmYsyVniE
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Re: Maxim MG in .30-40
Pig Apocalypse - I love the smell of bacon in the morning!