So does anyone know of any websites that are selling 7.7 Jap ammo? Much preferably under $20 for 20 but I'd go up to $30. Out of all my rifles only the type 99's ammo is eluding me, and I would really like to fire it. (Technically I have a box of twenty but that won’t last long)

I see some here under your absolute price ceiling. Not in stock at the present, but they speculate they'll have it by the end of the month.

 

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/rifle-ammo-77x58-jap.aspx?c=96&s=888&stk=1

Grafs has a bit more selection but they are currently out.

 

I have a 7.7 as well and I think investing in some dies is the only way to feed this thing.

 

That and a bunch of 30-06 brass.

I feel your pain in trying to afford ammo for the type 99. The best thing to do is to invest in a reloading press, dies, and the equipment to cast your own bullets. I haven't gotten the supplies, but I have a list of items necessary for under 330 dollars. Its in MS Excel format if you're interested in seeing it.

While I would not mind seeing the list unfortuntly I don't have any room in my apartment.

While I would not mind seeing the list unfortuntly I don't have any room in my apartment.

 

Sorry to hear that. Lee makes a portable hand press that might be good for other calibers but I wouldn't recommend trying it to resize 30-06 cases down to 7.7.

 

I have the press but I keep my eye out for used dies. I'm too cheap to pay full price for them and anymore even the new dies are getting hard to find. I just friggin missed out on a set on fleabay because I was on a conference call at work.

Well after a day of searching I found some at http://www.buffaloarms.com/ its $29 for a box of 20. Not the best price but I figured it will hold me over until cheaper ammo comes available.

Well after a day of searching I found some at http://www.buffaloarms.com/ its $29 for a box of 20. Not the best price but I figured it will hold me over until cheaper ammo comes available.

I see this ammo at gun shows often enough, I don't remember what it was going for since I don't have any Jap guns, but I'm sure if you look around at some better shows you could come across some deals.

I found 7.7 Jap brass, but it doesn't say if it was from reformed 30-06 or new brass. But its pretty pricey for a bag of one hundred. Heres the link. Shouldn't need to resize since its fresh brass taking a step out of the process making it easier.

Check it for radiation.

 

(That's a joke)

Check it for radiation.

 

(That's a joke)

 

To soon bro, to soon.

i heard of folks making 7.7 brass out of 7.5 French?

 

7.7 Jap uses 308 bullets IIRC. That may be an option. I have a fantastic Arisaka, but same thing, ammo holding me back. =)

My list for casting 7.7 Jap:

 

Brass 7.7 Jap HOR7758 51.00+s/h http://Buffaloarms.com

Lee Alox 466811 4.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Frankford lube 763758 10.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

.312 Mold 752956 17.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

.311 Sizer 523184 17.29+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee 10# Furnace LYM2800350 34.79+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee Challenger 40383 30.72+s/h http://cheaperthandirt.com

Hornady #1 Holder86962 5.40+s/h http://cheaperthandirt.com

Powder

Primers

Lee Hand Primer 413473 18.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee Shell Holder 566058 14.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

20-1 Pb Alloy 20-1alloy 29.25+s/h http://buffaloarms.com

30 Cal Gas check 253287 28.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

 

Total price: 327.38 (Excluding shipping) Less is you have the equipment at hand already.

My list for casting 7.7 Jap:

 

Brass 7.7 Jap HOR7758 51.00+s/h http://Buffaloarms.com

Lee Alox 466811 4.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Frankford lube 763758 10.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

.312 Mold 752956 17.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

.311 Sizer 523184 17.29+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee 10# Furnace LYM2800350 34.79+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee Challenger 40383 30.72+s/h http://cheaperthandirt.com

Hornady #1 Holder86962 5.40+s/h http://cheaperthandirt.com

Powder

Primers

Lee Hand Primer 413473 18.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

Lee Shell Holder 566058 14.99+s/h http://midwayusa.com

20-1 Pb Alloy 20-1alloy 29.25+s/h http://buffaloarms.com

30 Cal Gas check 253287 28.49+s/h http://midwayusa.com

 

Total price: 327.38 (Excluding shipping) Less is you have the equipment at hand already.

 

You can buy nice 303 / 7.7J bullets for $29 / 100 at midway, no need to be casting your own.

 

They also have new Norma brand (top shelf) brass available in stock.

 

Lee has dies in stock at Midway for $28.

 

So, you can be in business pretty easily...

I found this guy on another forum last week. I haven't used him but he has a lot of obscure ammo I've been looking for (like 7.35 Carcano and 41 Long Colt) and his prices are reasonable. 7.7 Japanese $20 a box of 20

 

http://www.gadcustomcartridges.com/

I found this guy on another forum last week. I haven't used him but he has a lot of obscure ammo I've been looking for (like 7.35 Carcano and 41 Long Colt) and his prices are reasonable. 7.7 Japanese $20 a box of 20

 

http://www.gadcustomcartridges.com/

I've been there before. Guy has GREAT prices on ammo. He even has really obscure 10.4x31 Rim fire for Veterali Swiss Rifles.

 

Melgamatic: Thanks for pointing that out. That shaves like another 100+dollars off of the list, making more easier to afford. Thanks.

 

 

EDIT: I just updated my list by removing the casting equipment and just having the Hornady Spirelocks and it dropped the price by over 120 dollars. At 19.99 for 100 you can't beat that.

 

I wonder if the Lee hand press would work for loading these?

FYI - I saw a guy at the Harrisburg show selling some new production 7.7 Jap. Apparently PPU or someone else did a run of this recently and it's available now. Look around and you will probably find some on the internet or go to the Splitrock show this weekend, the same guy is usually there.