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chiefr · February 21, 2013, 11:30 PM

I have seen both good and bad when it comes to shooting old ammo. I have fired 8mm lebel surp that was around 80 yrs old and it all went bang. I still have some of the 1939 made 7.35 Carcano ammo that goes bang. Importers are still find batches of 8x57 that dates around WWII that goes bang. Conversely, I purchased some of the Iranian 8mm from the 60s that hangfires or FTF.

Have not seen any US made surplus WWII 3006 or 30 carb since the 60s. I think it has been mostly sold although some people may still be hanging on to it. I still have a few rounds of the FA Match 3006 that goes bang.

IMHO, I could never assume just because ammo is old, it will not fire, but respect those who disagree because they have different experiences.

Thanks, for the info on Starline & 30 carb. Always been a great fan of their brass.

February 21, 2013, 11:30 PM	#10
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I have seen both good and bad when it comes to shooting old ammo. I have fired 8mm lebel surp that was around 80 yrs old and it all went bang. I still have some of the 1939 made 7.35 Carcano ammo that goes bang. Importers are still find batches of 8x57 that dates around WWII that goes bang. Conversely, I purchased some of the Iranian 8mm from the 60s that hangfires or FTF. Have not seen any US made surplus WWII 3006 or 30 carb since the 60s. I think it has been mostly sold although some people may still be hanging on to it. I still have a few rounds of the FA Match 3006 that goes bang. IMHO, I could never assume just because ammo is old, it will not fire, but respect those who disagree because they have different experiences. Thanks, for the info on Starline & 30 carb. Always been a great fan of their brass.