What was used to load the original .30 U.S. Army cartridge? Friend says Cordite; I say no way, probably a flake nitro cellulose.
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What was used to load the original .30 U.S. Army cartridge? Friend says Cordite; I say no way, probably a flake nitro cellulose.
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Per the 2nd paragraph, you are correct. I'm sure many powders were tested though.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.30-40...20arm%20trials.
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