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Edward Tinker · 10-14-2012, 09:51 AM

I have used commercial 30-06 in the Garand and reloads and it shoots fine.

Yes, I would use military ammo in a military rifle, but tolerances (to me) are fine to shoot any standard 30-06 ammunition.

Keep in mind, that if it is a sealed container, opening it will lowers its value a bit.

Ed

10-14-2012, 09:51 AM	#12
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I have used commercial 30-06 in the Garand and reloads and it shoots fine. Yes, I would use military ammo in a military rifle, but tolerances (to me) are fine to shoot any standard 30-06 ammunition. Keep in mind, that if it is a sealed container, opening it will lowers its value a bit. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV