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animal · April 22, 2012, 01:54 PM

Well, yes and no.
Part of the reason for a "new case" is to prevent people from ruining their rifles. Theoretically, you could use a new powder to soup up the .308 beyond the 30-06. Prbably be fine in most bolt guns, but any of those loadings would tear the hell out of a M1-A and many other semi-autos out there … not just the heavy bullet loads.

April 22, 2012, 01:54 PM	#38
animal Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2000 Location: Mississippi Posts: 705	Well, yes and no. Part of the reason for a "new case" is to prevent people from ruining their rifles. Theoretically, you could use a new powder to soup up the .308 beyond the 30-06. Prbably be fine in most bolt guns, but any of those loadings would tear the hell out of a M1-A and many other semi-autos out there … not just the heavy bullet loads. __________________ Keep smiling ... it'll just make 'em wonder what you're up to...