Turkish mke 30-06

[Kylew_121]

Looks like theres been some cheap surplus Turkish 30-06 for sale on a few ammo sites recently. I'm pretty interested in getting a few boxes for my garand, but it looks like none of these sites have any reviews up for this ammo. Does anybody here have personal experience with it and know whether or not it's good to go? I.e, reliable and non-corrosive.

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[wolfcreed]

I don't have experience with this ammo, but some folks in the CMP forum have tried it and reported results in this thread:

Turkish 30-06

 

[nehalemguy]

Several case head splits being reported on that CMP thread. Some of that ammo is approaching 60 years old.

-E-

 

[genin88]

Several case head splits being reported on that CMP thread. Some of that ammo is approaching 60 years old.

-E-

Head case splits seen with production head stamp years 63, 64 and 65 so far. I've not seen or heard of any later 60s or any 70s produced ammo failures yet.

 

[Cavedweller]

Does anybody here have personal experience with it and know whether or not it's good to go? I.e, reliable and non-corrosive.

No experience, but ad says it's corrosive:

Turkish 30-06 151gr 20rd LC FMJ Ammo

Enhance your shooting experience with Turkish 30-06 151gr 20rd LC FMJ Ammo. Precision-loaded for reliable and consistent performance in your 30-06 rifle, this ammunition is a must-have for both range practice and hunting adventures. With 20 rounds per box, it provides the quality and convenience...

centerfiresystems.com

 

[nehalemguy]

Head case splits seen with production head stamp years 63, 64 and 65 so far. I've not seen or heard of any later 60s or any 70s produced ammo failures yet.

Ok. Are you going to roll the dice and hope that what gets delivered to your doorstep isn't 63, 64, or 65?

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[genin88]

Ok. Are you going to roll the dice and hope that what gets delivered to your doorstep isn't 63, 64, or 65?

-E-

Well when I ordered it there were no reported head case failures at the time. It's a roll of the dice with all surplus, but seeing the failures I would not recommend ordering any of it now for the M1 Garand.

Guess I'll shoot the 60s years in my Mauser action which can take that type of failure.

 

[genin88]

Just an update with regard to the MKE, the reports are still 63-65 headstamp are having the issues. I've yet to see one with 67 or later that had a failure. If anyone has heard otherwise please update the thread.