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?

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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 -

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