308 blanks

[oddjob]

I found a large Zip Lock bag of primed 308 blanks, no powder or wad. They are marked IMI 82 or 92 on the bottom of the case. Is there a use for these things?

[jamesob]

most blanks have a crimped end so they feed in semi autos others have a weird bulged end to hold the wad, what ones do you have?

[oddjob]

No crimp....Extra long neck though...I think I've seen this type before.

[bumpo628]

You could either salvage the primers (if boxer) and scrap the brass or convert them to usable brass like this guy:

http://ammosmith.com/forum/general-reloading/converting-hp-blanks-into-usable-308-cases/

[FLIGHT762]

You could either salvage the primers (if boxer) and scrap the brass or convert them to usable brass like this guy:



http://ammosmith.com/forum/general-r...ble-308-cases/

The issue I have with this is the arsenal that manufactured the blank cartridge may not of annealed the case properly to use with high pressure loads. You just don't know. I remember reading many years ago that the US 30/06 blanks loaded during WWII and after, were loaded using rejected 30/06 cases.

For me, too much of a risk to take to save a few cents. That 7.62 NATO blank case was never intended to be used with a bullet. I don't want to be a participant for a Darwin award.

[bumpo628]

The issue I have with this is the arsenal that manufactured the blank cartridge may not of annealed the case properly to use with high pressure loads. You just don't know. I remember reading many years ago that the US 30/06 blanks loaded during WWII and after, were loaded using rejected 30/06 cases.

For me, too much of a risk to take to save a few cents. That 7.62 NATO blank case was never intended to be used with a bullet. I don't want to be a participant for a Darwin award.

Totally understandable position.
Then, I would go with option one of saving the primers and adding some weight to the scrap brass bin.