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Erno86 · December 11, 2012, 04:10 PM

Probably off-topic: I would not trust any Iranian 1950's ammo for self defense, such as the 30-06 and the 8mm --- same goes for Yugo 8mm machine gun ammo; that have deep set primers.

I was at the range last Sunday...some guy was shooting corrosive Iranian 30-06, in his M-1 Garand. Besides misfires...the Garand emitted a huge flash signature. Mark Hartman, of James River Armory,{who test-fires his rifles there}, was shocked and agast that that the guy was shooting corrosive in his Garand; so much that he gave the guy some decent 30-06 ammo too shoot.

December 11, 2012, 04:10 PM	#20
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	Probably off-topic: I would not trust any Iranian 1950's ammo for self defense, such as the 30-06 and the 8mm --- same goes for Yugo 8mm machine gun ammo; that have deep set primers. I was at the range last Sunday...some guy was shooting corrosive Iranian 30-06, in his M-1 Garand. Besides misfires...the Garand emitted a huge flash signature. Mark Hartman, of James River Armory,{who test-fires his rifles there}, was shocked and agast that that the guy was shooting corrosive in his Garand; so much that he gave the guy some decent 30-06 ammo too shoot. Last edited by Erno86; December 11, 2012 at 04:22 PM.