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jeffreyi

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19. A question for those who know ammunition:

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 11:46 AM

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Can live ammo be safely marked with an electric engraving tool? Or using some kind of hand tool? Or would this have to be done to the empty casings prior to reloading?

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