I am setting my sights on an M1 garand and want to know is there any such thing as new, unprimed milspec brass available or would I have to get commercial brass only? If so where can I buy some? Is it true that I won't get more than a couple of firings from the commercial brass because of cases stretching too much and that the milspec will last longer becuase it's thicker?
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the last time they tore down some gi '06 there was some new unfired on the market...but that was years ago...maybe 7-8 yrs back.Originally Posted by mustanggt
check the milsurplus powder places.....
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Try Jeff Bartlett gi.brass.com or hi-techammo.com. Last I saw they had virgin lake city match with chemically inert primers. Just resize, use a old bore brush to get the sealant out, tumble, load and shoot. Frank
Both the above sites don't have .30-06 brass currently listed. www.polygunbag.com has NOS primed .30-06 brass from the 40s. The descriptions says it's thicker than commercial brass and the primers are corrosive.
Find some Military 30-06 ammo thats for sale.You can fire it or pull it down and reload it any way you want it.Lots of once fired Milspec brass on the market.I have both Loaded Ammo and once fired milspec brass if you need some.Mike
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To avoid slamfires brass used in the Garand should be full length sized at every reloading. The rifle also tends to stretch brass more than a bolt gun. The combination of stretched cases and Fl sizing will shorten the life of the brass. You can get more than "a couple" of firings though. How many depends on your rifle, loads, brass and dies.
I tend to prefer good US Lake City brass for the Garand, but in all truth, I have not noticed that it gives much better life than good commercial brass.
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
Thanks alot fellas. I appreciate the replies. Lots of good info and things to think about and look at. Keep em comin.
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Mustang, I shot a PM to you.
Thanks, I'll check my PM's.
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