Display of assorted dummy cartridges


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Squeaky Wheel
January 3, 2013, 11:32 AM
This post is not technically reloading, so I apologize if it's considered off-topic.

Anyone know where to find/buy displays of dummy cartridges (no powder, no primers, just bullet seated in a shiny brass case)? Maybe something like a dozen or so center-fire cartridges? I know that I could build that out myself if I had all the cartridges and bullets, but I don't.

I'm thinking that I might like to have 2 of such critters: one of them framed that I could hang in my man cave for decoration, and maybe another non-framed one that could be used for demonstration (show-and-tell) and educational purposes.

Desired cartridge calibers would be: .223/5.56mm, 7.62x39, .308/7.62x51, .30-06, 8mm Mauser, .30-30 WCF, and an assortment of other (not too exotic) cartridges. Ideally, each would be labeled and they would be shown in order (left to right) of shortest/smallest to tallest/largest.

Many thanks!

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rcmodel
January 3, 2013, 12:02 PM
Something like this is all I am aware of.
http://www.cabelas.com/cowboy-action-accessories-tatonka-rifle-cartridge-board-2.shtml

http://www.shootersshop.com/cartridgeboards2.html

Years ago, Winchester & Remington/UMC used to put together such displays from time to time, but they don't anymore.

UMC Cartridge board:
http://cdn.ammoland.com/files/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/UMC-Cartridge-Board.jpg

Winchester advertising art:
http://www.winfieldgalleries.com/servlet/the-Winchester-Cartridge-Boards/Categories

rc

Reefinmike
January 3, 2013, 12:11 PM
I just collect em as I find them at the range looking for brass. I pick up any loaded round I see on the ground. I have 30 some cartridges in my reloading room ranging from 50bmg to 22 short

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