30-06 ammo

[been]

So I got some 30-06 ammo a few years ago. I got 2 bandoliers and a total of 11 loaded M1 Garand clips. The ammo is marked with L C 6 7 on the back. Om guessing that is Lake City 1967? Just want to make sure its not corrosive. It also has red lacquer around the primer. Im thinking of shooting up this ammo at the rifle match this weekend. Is that a good idea or would it be more wise to keep it?

 

[Calamity Jake]

Your right about Lake City 79 and no it is not corrosive, The US stopped loading corrosive in the late 30's.

The primer pocket is crimped so the primer won't back out and cause the gun to lock up the red ring is a lacquer seal
to keep out water.

Shoot it, it's not collectable but the brass is reloadable.

 

[Perplexed]

Your right about Lake City 79 and no it is not corrosive, The US stopped loading corrosive in the late 30's.

Not quite - the U.S. was still loading corrosive 30-06 until the early 1950s, depending on the manufacturer. Anything after that would be non-corrosive. LC 67 isn't particularly valuable, but it's not match ammo either

 

[been]

Thanks for the info! Still debating with myself on if I should take it to the practical rifle match this Saturday though

 

[Sanford]

It's ammo - it's meant to be shot, so shoot it and make it happy for fulfilling its reason for existence!

 

[NINEROUND]

Choot 'em!

 

[HiredHand]

What ammunition are you planning to use if you don't shoot the LC'67?

 

[been]

What ammunition are you planning to use if you don't shoot the LC'67?

for the match? 7.62x39 if I dont bring my M1

 

[HiredHand]

I'd probably shoot gun/ammo combo that is cheaper and easier to replace. HXP from the CMP is going to run you about 55 cents per round.

 

[been]

I'd probably shoot gun/ammo combo that is cheaper and easier to replace. HXP from the CMP is going to run you about 55 cents per round.

that is what i was thinking as well. I usually run my AK at these matches....BUT iv always thought it would be kinda fun to bring the M1. It would make things a bit more challenging.