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    M43s

    HI GUYS,
    in a box of dies I got there is a 3 set marked M43S, solid steel set, unused, in an old RCBS box, but are not RCBS,
    tried some of my cases in and all to big, although a .310 bullet goes nicely through the crimp die,
    any one have any idears on these,
    did a web search ,nothing of any help,
    thanks,
    T,

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    i think they may be 8mm mauser trev......possibly the .318 version

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    Could be 7,62x39 for SKS and AK47?

    Website's in Jerry, but it says some military designations of the round are M43. The site translates more or less OK.

    https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,62_%C3%97_39_mm
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    not 8mm, as tried one, to big, case and bullet,
    M43Soviet, bullet is the right size, and will measure inside length tomorrow,
    but I think we may have a winner,
    will let you know,
    T

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    drat,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol
    least you know the answer mate

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    YES they are 7.62x39 Soviet,
    when I first saw them I thought, .43 Spanish rolling block, their for me,
    but some one will have a use for them,
    thanks for the help,
    T

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