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7.5mm revolver ammunition questions

Was the m/1882 7.5mm revolver cartridge originally loaded with a FMJ or lead bullet. If the latter when did they switch to the FMJ?When did the Swiss switch to using smokeless powder in this...

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Lead in the older rounds. I have and original 1920s packing that are leadheads a later made one that are jacketed As far as I know, the Swiss made ammo was always black powder. Even the later made. I...

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you mean they used blackpowder loads the whole service life of the 7.5mm revolver? Sheesh.................?

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I shot a friend's M.1882 the other day with custom reloads made from .32-20 brass and loaded with 71 gr. FMJ bullets. It was a real tack driver at 15 yards.

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Yup. Pretty cool!

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Revolver Patrone 82 was produced until late 1970's and always loaded with blackpowder. I've some original rounds, it seems be rather cooper plated than jacked bullet. I shoot my 1929 Revolver only...

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Yup! Found that out the hard way! I've been thinking of trying to electroplate some lead bullet here if I can't find any of the copper washed varieties.

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