1955 SA M1 Garand

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Re: 1955 SA M1 Garand

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rm9792 wrote:Thanks for the definition. I bought 2 cans loaded in clips/bandoleers at a gun show so i dont know what they are. Is there a mark or stamp to indicate if they are corrosive?
No, no markings on the rounds, except the date on the headstamp and the bandolier. It depends on when/where the rounds were made. In general, WWII vintage used corrosive primers, into the 50's. If your bandolier is from the latest HXP lot, it should be late 60's or early 70's, so likely no problem. There are a number of threads right now on the CMP forum relating to the subject.
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Re: 1955 SA M1 Garand

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I have had good luck with 48 gr IMR 4895 165 spbt with military cases
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