Redecoration Ammo Request


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Dorryn
June 5, 2007, 01:34 PM
Mods, I could not find a more appropriate forum. Feel free to move this thread if a better forum is suggested.

I am beginning to redecorate my apartment. One fun thing ive done is assembled a shadow box to display ammunition. The problem is, I only shoot .38 SPL, .40 S&W, and 7.62x 39. I dont consider myself an ammo "collector", I am not looking for rare or valuable rounds... just a wide variety of the common stuff. For example, in the enclosed picture, there are 7 different .40 rounds, two of which are hollowpoints, one Wolf steel case, a CCI aluminum case, etc. I find that this is a great icebreaker for people who dont shoot to show them the variety of different kinds of ammunition. I find the aesthetic contrast between different rounds to be very appealing.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p94/iglcrair/ammobox.jpg

I am posting this thread to ask if anyone would be willing to send me a couple rounds of various different "styles" that I can mount in another shadowbox or two to "complement" my collection. Various rifle rounds would be fantastic (.308, 7.62x54, 45-70, 30-06) I would also love 9mm, .45, .380, .357, .25, and whatever centerfire you have that is lying around. If you would like to contribute, PM me and I will give you my address. I have no intention of shooting any of these, so it doesnt matter if they have powder inside, although I would request you inform me if you send anything of that nature. I only need 1 of each "kind".

I am willing to pay for shipping if someone generous sends a (heavy) variety. Alternatively, I am willing to reciprocate if anyone else wants to do the same thing. I dont expect two or three rounds to cost a lot to ship, however.

EDIT: I apologize in advance if this request offends anyone. I know some of you are quite attached to what you shoot.

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Jorg
June 5, 2007, 03:47 PM
Ha, I was planning on doing something like this. You'll have to let me know how your responses go.

RnR
June 5, 2007, 05:17 PM
If you can though, polish the bare brass and copper up with some Flitz and finally with some car wax to keep 'em bright and shiny*. Otherwise, your display may soon lose it's luster and appeal without some form of protection from the air and your skin oils.

Few things look worse than grungy brass... well, there is Rosie I guess. :(

*Exercise normal precautionary & safety measures, however.

50 Shooter
June 5, 2007, 05:51 PM
I might have a .50 dummy laying around if you'd like one, PM me with your info and I'll send it your way.

Gewehr98
June 7, 2007, 03:56 PM
So I can finish up my cartridge display case. I handload 24 different chamberings, and I also ended up with at least two of everything that I don't handload, so PM me an address and I'll send you out a care package. ;)

http://mauser98.com/cartridges.jpg

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