Sorting through my Small arms ammunition...

[ben2000]

Hello again,

I'm hoping someone can tell me what the cartridge in the middle is??

The one at the bottom is a standard NATO 5.56mm and the top one is a .222 but the middle one is much smaller, the case was made by Radway Green in 1987.

The third pic is my small arms collection

Thanks again,

Ben.

 

[al'saad]

is the bullet in the middle on first pic 4.5mm caliber and what is case length?

 

[ben2000]

is the bullet in the middle on first pic 4.5mm caliber and what is case length?

Hi,

Putting it against a steel rule, it is about 4.5mm. The case length is 44mm (53mm total with bullet).

Thanks,

ben.

 

[TonyE]

Rg 81

It is somebody's handload, made by necking down a normal RG made L2A2 5.56mm case. The necking down has shortened the case from the normal 45mm to approximately 44mm.

Unfortunately, nothing very exciting.

Regards
TonyE

 

[ben2000]

Thaks Tony,

At least i know what it is now

 

[peashooter]

it is most likley to be a .17 Mach IV home load, a nice round to add to a collection of hunting rounds though

Rich.

 

[al'saad]

i think it is a bullet for bench rest shooting, home loaded in .17 cal.

 

[ben2000]

Thankyou all for your replies :tinysmile_twink_t2: I love this forum