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Ammunition & Hand Loading => Cartridge and Shotshell reloading => Topic started by: Oleshome on May 07, 2013, 07:13:16 PM

Title: Has Anyone reloaded for a Cetme - specifically for a Cetme?
Post by: Oleshome on May 07, 2013, 07:13:16 PM

I've inherited a Cetme that is pretty much brand new and runs well.  I'm thinking I'd like to reload for it as I do for all of my guns.  However, I've never loaded NATO 7.62x51. So, anyone have advice about/for NATO 7.62x51?  Reloading tips for a Cetme in particular?  I know it's basically though not exactly .308 and have read that Cetme's don't always eat commercial .308 well.  Thoughts?  Thanks in advance...

Ole

Title: Re: Has Anyone reloaded for a Cetme - specifically for a Cetme?
Post by: FarmerRick on May 07, 2013, 09:54:48 PM

I know nothing of reloading for a Cetme.   Sorry  :(

I do know however that they have a "fluted chamber" that is not kind to the brass. So depending on the quality/thickness/load pressure/etc. you may not get many re-loads from your spent brass.

(http://www.pbase.com/texindian/image/75040248.jpg)

Title: Re: Has Anyone reloaded for a Cetme - specifically for a Cetme?
Post by: SemperFiGuy on May 08, 2013, 07:38:55 AM

For Starters:

Cetme battle rifle cast bullet load workup - 308 Winchester 7.62x51 HK G3 Century Stainless PTR (http://www.gunsnet.net/showthread.php?19234-Reloading-for-the-CETME

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5pji0J-eoY#ws)

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5517517 (http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5517517)

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?page_id=79 (http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?page_id=79)]http://www.gunsnet.net/showthread.php?19234-Reloading-for-the-CETME

Cetme battle rifle cast bullet load workup - 308 Winchester 7.62x51 HK G3 Century Stainless PTR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5pji0J-eoY#ws)

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5517517 (http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5517517)

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?page_id=79 (http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?page_id=79)
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Googling Cetme reloading will get you some good hits.

Reloading is dicey.   Cartridges have built-in fracture lines; rifle works at high chamber pressures.    Should be milsurp ammo available.

sfg