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dlb435 · October 15, 2011, 08:21 AM

I need to load up a few 30-06 rounds to test fire an old Springfield rifle. I'm looking for about 10~12 cases and bullets. Does anyone have a few peices of brass and bullets they are willing to part with? I'll pay a reasonable price and shipping.
Also, a little advice:
This rifle was built for the US military in 1928. At some point, it was turned into a WW2 sniper rifle replica. The barrel is in good condition, but not perfect. I'm not worried about the steel but the wood can crack under the strain of a full charge 30-06. How much can I reduce the powder charge by to test the rifle so that I don't put a lot of strain on it?

October 15, 2011, 08:21 AM	#1
dlb435 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 654	30-06, can you help a brother out? I need to load up a few 30-06 rounds to test fire an old Springfield rifle. I'm looking for about 10~12 cases and bullets. Does anyone have a few peices of brass and bullets they are willing to part with? I'll pay a reasonable price and shipping. Also, a little advice: This rifle was built for the US military in 1928. At some point, it was turned into a WW2 sniper rifle replica. The barrel is in good condition, but not perfect. I'm not worried about the steel but the wood can crack under the strain of a full charge 30-06. How much can I reduce the powder charge by to test the rifle so that I don't put a lot of strain on it?