Greek 30-06 M2 Ball Question

[jaceglarek]

Does this ammo have a primer crimp that must be removed prior to reloading it?

Thanks,

John

[CMP Shooter]

John,
The crimp is different in that it is composed of 3 little "tits" instead of one that is the full circumference of the primer pocket. Generally, they don't have to be removed prior to inserting a new primer. However, once in a while, you'll encounter some cases that do require crimp removal. In those cases, all that's required is a quick swipe with a chamfering tool or something similar and problem solved.
Jim S.

[jaceglarek]

Thanks Jim. Just thinking ahead....

John

[Hefights]

Have reloaded many HXP cases. He is right, you just use a chamfer tool, one of the nice things about Greek brass.

[Sunray]

When you get that far, milsurp brass is a bit thicker than commercial. Reduce the powder charge by 10% and work up. IMR4895, IMR4064 or Varget. IMR4064 is more consistently accurate than IMR4895. 150 to 175 grain bullets. There are standard and match grade bullets in most of the weights.
You must full length resize every time too. Assuming you'll be loading for an M1.
Don't forget that there's lots of help available here.

[CMP Shooter]

30-06 Milsurp brass is not thicker than commercial brass. This is an urban legend that needs to be banished. Some commercial brass is lighter than the more or less standard 200gr mil brass...the recent Hornady/M1 cases for instance. Most M2 ball loads in 30-06 are so far below max. allowable pressures that switching components is for the most part a non-issue. Weigh the brass if you doubt. .308 brass where pressures are much higher is a different story.