Pre WWII 30-06 in clips

[elk hunter]

Interesting find digging through some of my junk.






FA 1935 in brass stripper clips. Corrosive as hell but that's what the old USGI bore cleaner or hot water is for.

[Calif Hunter]

I got a bunch of 42 and 43 ammo in boxes and clips like that when I bought my 1917 from my uncle for all of $25. Denver Arsenal, IIRC.

[onelonehorseman]

I had a full bandoleer of M1906 ball from 1918; still had the lot card in one pocket.

The early corrosive powder had eaten holes through many of the cartridges, and most of the case necks were cracked.

I pulled the bullets, and emptied the cases on a few of the best ones, for display. I also saved the bandoleer, cardboard dividers, and lot card. The bandoleer still had the enameled safety pin on the strap.

[hermosabeach]

To state what should be obvious, if you have a misfire. Wait an extra 30 seconds with old Ammo.


Powder that got wet and clumped... it can take a lot of time to ignite.


I have had friends do a lot of damage shooting old com block Ammo and not waiting to clear a hang fire / click/ misfire. Open bolt detonation does damage.

[SVT-40]

I had a full bandoleer of M1906 ball from 1918; still had the lot card in one pocket.

The early corrosive powder had eaten holes through many of the cartridges, and most of the case necks were cracked.

I pulled the bullets, and emptied the cases on a few of the best ones, for display. I also saved the bandoleer, cardboard dividers, and lot card. The bandoleer still had the enameled safety pin on the strap.

The powder wasn't corrosive it was the primers. These "salts" leeched out and caused some of what you described.