Info for 30-06 ammo wanted

Snav · Apr 15, 2018

I have this sealed case of ammo I got back in early 2000s. It's a sealed case and when I looked it up there is conflicting information as to whether it's a copper washed steel case or brass. One site said it was noncorrosive Berdan primed which makes sense as my only 30-06 is an M1.
Does anyone have firsthand info about this? Thanks.

Furious George · Apr 15, 2018

Its Danish surplus. There was a lot of it around 15 years ago.

Brass case.

Bullet is probably guilding metal over mild steel like most western European ammo.

Berdan primed not corrosive

It has a reputation for being very accurate.

People will pay a premium for it.

Snav · Apr 15, 2018

So i figure it's safe for the M1 if the symbol means in enbloc clips but if it's steel clad would a range that prohibits AR M855 allow it? I only use XM193 at NRA range in Fairfax because of that.

Furious George · Apr 15, 2018

Bullet is lead core. Jacket may contain steel.

Threeband · Apr 16, 2018

Shooting an M1 Garand on an indoor range is... sad.

But hey, I'm a funny guy. I hate to see a dog locked up in a tiny cage, too.

Pinecone · Apr 16, 2018

Snav said:
So i figure it's safe for the M1 if the symbol means in enbloc clips but if it's steel clad would a range that prohibits AR M855 allow it? I only use XM193 at NRA range in Fairfax because of that.

What symbol?

If you mean above teh HMAK, that is the Danish crown

SKIP · Apr 16, 2018

It is Danish. It is brass cased and the projectile is magnetic.
Good accurate ammo. Boxes contain 30 rounds.

herkybird72 · Apr 16, 2018

I bought a case at the Chantilly show around 2001 (it was cheap then). It was for the Danish military for their Garands. It is non corrosive brass berdan primed FMJ 8 rd enblocs in bandoleers. Being surplus and not in a spam can I would open and inspect before use. Mine shoots great at the range.

Snav · Apr 17, 2018

Pinecone said:
What symbol?

If you mean above teh HMAK, that is the Danish crown

the two symbols below the m/48 on lower left with the cartridges on left and clip(?) on right of an 8.

Snav · Apr 17, 2018

herkybird72 said:
I bought a case at the Chantilly show around 2001 (it was cheap then). It was for the Danish military for their Garands. It is non corrosive brass berdan primed FMJ 8 rd enblocs in bandoleers. Being surplus and not in a spam can I would open and inspect before use. Mine shoots great at the range.

It's been in dry storage since I've had it, also bought at gunshow. Did you find yours to be good or mixed? I noticed when I finally found it online that one person was selling single bandoleers as collectible and the pictures had some rust/corrosion in small spots.

Pinecone · Apr 18, 2018

Snav said:
the two symbols below the m/48 on lower left with the cartridges on left and clip(?) on right of an 8.

I see now.

herkybird72 · Apr 18, 2018

Snav said:
It's been in dry storage since I've had it, also bought at gunshow. Did you find yours to be good or mixed? I noticed when I finally found it online that one person was selling single bandoleers as collectible and the pictures had some rust/corrosion in small spots.

I found 2 small spots of slight corrosion on the outside of 2 enblocs, none on the rounds themselves. I inspected all rounds in that particular bandoleer and repacked. I inspected all other bandoleers and found no issues other than a safety pin was discolored.

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