"cartridge conversion"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition availability and pricing during an extended "Weapons Wednesday" segment, covering shortages in .223, 7.62x39, and other calibers across multiple retailers. He provided detailed recommendations on ammunition selection for different rifle types (AR-15s, AKs, bolt guns), reloading strategies including brass conversion and case modification techniques, and highlighted specific deals on .410 slugs, police trade-in pistols, and tactical gear. A caller contributed information about "The Handloader Manual of Cartridge Conversion" by John J. Donnelly as a resource for ammunition reloading and cartridge conversion.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms availability and market trends, focusing on discontinued European gun manufacturers like Rossi, Llama, and Star, and analyzed why certain models disappeared from the U.S. market. He reviewed budget rifle options including Bulgarian AK-47s and single-stack magazine configurations, then pivoted to detailed technical discussions about .32 ACP, .44 Magnum ammunition, revolver maintenance, and black powder firearms. A caller contributed information about black powder cannons and Civil War reenactment artillery, leading to extended commentary on black powder gun construction, cartridge conversions, and the continued lethality of historical weapons systems.