Surplus Ammo

[XDJohnTact 49]

I was wondering if there was a problem using surplus ammo in a newer rifle? I see that there is a lot of surplus 30 06 available for the old Garands, can I use them in a new bolt action rifle. It says it is all non corrosive?

[Guest]

no problem - just make sure it it not corrosive - if it is clean properly -

[GRIZ 3,369]

Garand ammo has a pressure curve designed to prevent damage to its action. It will work fine it a bolt gun. If its corrosive nothing cleans better than water although Hoppe's #9 or old GI borecleaner will wotk. To see how different things work on corrosive salts see:

 

http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews2006 ... /index.asp

[XDJohnTact 49]

Thanks guys, Since I will probably never go hunting with this thing, I figured I could use surplus for plinking and practice at the range and if I get good, use the good stuff for any matches we get into. Probably just stick with the non corrosive to make life simple.

[GRIZ 3,369]

Probably just stick with the non corrosive to make life simple.

 

If I find some corrosive surplus really cheap (hasn't been for awhile) I'll take advantage of it.

[XDJohnTact 49]

If you shoot corrosive, do you have to clean it at the range right after shooting or can you do it when you get home. I am not sure how "corrosive" this ammo really is?

[Guest]

at home is fine - in hot humid weather i have seen rust starting in 5 or 6 hours - best to clean again the next day - i've seen some ammo advertised as non corrosive that really was not -

[Mauser88 0]

I carry a small bottle of Windex with me. Hose the barrel down at the range and clean later.