Greek 30-06 ammo question

[Warpspasm]

I just got some Greek surplus ammo from CMP the other day and going through it I noticed that one of the rounds had a completely different head stamp and and the primer looks like it is either smaller or much more crimped. Can somebody give me some insight on this round?

Thanks.

 

[10xclean]

TW = Twin Cities arsenal. That is an american round, not Greek. From Minnesota. Mixed in with your Greek ammo? If so, the CMP goofed up or the greeks mixed it up? Safe to shoot - absolutely.

 

[10xclean]

and the crimp, Greek usings stake crimp, 3 marks around the primer, the TW crimp = full circular crimp.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Once in a while you will find an AP or Tracer round mixed in or other goodies. That is why you should go through them and check what you got. For best accuracy sort by head stamp and keep the same head stamps together in case there are slightly different velocities.

.30-06 Types
http://www.municion.org/30-06/30-06.htm

.30-06 Markings
http://www.municion.org/30-06/30-06_1.htm

 

[SKIP]

The TW has a domed primer. Not use much anymore.