Is this 30.06 maker any good?

[East03]

I recently purchased an Enfield rifle US M-17 in 30.06. Nice clean bore and good tight action on it. I went to a local dealer here for cartridges, and the clerk recommended a cheapo' brand since it's only for target practice. Has anyone heard of or used Igman brand ammo' before? It's manufactured in Bosnia-Herzogovina, and it just doesn't seem the same as the Federal or other name brands that I use in my 1911 .45 or even in my old SMLE .303? Feedback, anyone?

 

[slicknick]

It's non-corrosive but a little dirty. I use it in .303 with regularity

 

[East03]

Thanks for the tip!

I'll take it to the range this week and test it out. Can't wait to get behind the butt of a classic again! (That doesn't sound right, does it?)

 

[Eagleye]

I bought some Igman 8x57 ammo (wish I had bought more!) It was 198 grain SP hunting ammo. It turned out to be accurate, faster than commercial 170 grain ammo (2590 fps) and I did not find this ammo to be dirtier than any other 8x57 ammo I have shot. That M17 should be agreat rifle if it has a good bore! Regards, Eagleye.

 

[East03]

This 30-06 is 150GR/9,7 g SP. How does that stack up to regular commerical rounds?

 

[MiG25]

150 and 180 grain are the most common weights out there for 30-06.