I came across a box of Centennial Topspeed 30-30 cartridges in 150 gr. This is a full box and in great shape. The interesting thing, I thought was there is no head stamp and the head has an interesting shape. I have attached pictures. Does anyone know when these were made and who made them?
Thanks 30wcf, I was going to ask Hal for a profile shot of the bullet. Off the top of my head that looks like a Winchester bullet, but that's just a guess. Anyone know who made ammo for Browning? I think it's interesting that they removed the Browning headstamp! I'd have to assume they did that before they were loaded................
papajohn,
You are most welcome. The bullet in Hawlg's box appears to be a roundnose. Browning did offer bullets in both roundnose and flatnose configurations.
John Witzel indicated that Amron of Waukesha, WI was at least one supplier of cartridge cases for Browning. It is not clear if they also made the ammunition, or at least some of it.
I have forwarded this question to my cartridge Guru and expect an answer back in a few days. Will post findings asap.
I have no info on it in my files at this time unless it is hidden under some obscure mfgrs name.
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More info. Co. was in business during the 1960s and later, manufacturing Repo BP handguns and rifles of particularly high quality. They also made the line of cartridges in various calibers. Located in ILL.
Here is a link that will get you more info on that Co. but it is a bit scatterd around the web.
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