Wanted: .50 cal dummy rounds

[Martin Dauphinais]

Thank you Sir, I'm far to be knowledgeable about the M40. I didn't know the rounds were different. Are there any pictures available?

It is possible to find some rounds or they are mostly inexistent?

Thanks again for your answer!

Martin

[Lynn Eades]

I'd have described them as similar aside from the length. The 50 cal shell is a tad over 99mm long while the spotting rifle shell is 76mm long. (so about an inch shorter)
Because the short shell has to reduce faster to the neck, the taper is slightly steeper.
Other than that, the head and extractor groove are visually the same. With the two shells I am eyeballing, the taper to the neck might also be longer on the short shell. This might also come down to fireforming?

[Ed Storey]

This....

http://www.network54.com/Forum/28173...+ammo+question

[Martin Dauphinais]

Wow… thank you very much! This is really appreciated.

I wonder if any still available in Canada?!

At least, I know what I'm looking for!

Thanks again for your help and time.

Cheers,

[rob love]

I have picked up the odd one over the years. Cartridge collectors are likely the ones you will want to talk to.

[Ed Storey]

This is the Drill Round.

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[Martin Dauphinais]

What a shiny drill round!! Thanks for the picture!

Martin