Can anyone help in identifing the manufacture of thes bullets

[knight0334]

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They have an ogive that Speer likes to use.

Not saying they are Speer, buy sure look like Speer.

And if the bullets aren't damaged/corroded - there is nothing wrong with using them. Fuck, tribesmen in the Afghanistan region use rocks in their flintlocks and matchlocks. ....millions/billions of years old bullets.

[Iron Sights]

Thank you all for your assistance. I thought they were Speer, however they wouldn't offer any help. They suggested not using old bullets, which is ridiculous..

Reloading data the same for flat base and concave base? I haven't seen any info on the internet or in the reloading manuals I have.

[Delkal]

With only 50 bullets just load them up to a mid range target load and shoot them. There is no point in trying to work up to max.

i have no idea why someone from Speer would tell you not to use "old" bullets.

[guncollector]

They almost look plated to me.

[knight0334]

Thank you all for your assistance. I thought they were Speer, however they wouldn't offer any help. They suggested not using old bullets, which is ridiculous..

Reloading data the same for flat base and concave base? I haven't seen any info on the internet or in the reloading manuals I have.

That concave is minor. You'd have to get scientific to measure the volume of the bullet below the knurl versus the volume of a flat based bullet of the same weight to see if it there is a difference, giving both being seated and crimped at the knurl. The base might be lower to offset the concave - resulting in a same overall volume below the knurl as a flat base.

If you're trying to run max loads, then it might be of importance. But if you're going to play in the normal realm, I don't think it will matter.

I personally would load some mid-level charges for 158gr bullet and send them.

[*Klutch*]

Iron sights….those look like Speer bullets from the pic you sent.

[GeneCC]

I recently came across about 50 concave FMJ based bullets. 158 Gr, .357 jacked hollow cavity. The internet indicates they may be Speer. I called them and they were not very helpful, they would not give me any information. Perry from Speer told me older bullets should not be used.

Any help will be appreciated.

I tried to attach a photo but the forum will not permit. It is a .jpg photo.

I would....

1. Weigh them
2. Measure them at widest point.
3. Save them for range work/practice


If you're really not sure? Use them for fishing sinkers or something. I'm not joking. If I don't have an authentic manufacturer's box, I won't use them for any serious work.