Mystery 30-06 cartridges - anyone know what they are?

Good evening everyone,

A friend brought some odd 30-06 cartridges to the range a few days ago. We're all at a loss as to what they are or were for. Pics below. The projectile seems to be made of aluminum and has what looks like a short wax plug inside. They're not loaded with powder, but what appears to be cordite. Brass has R-P headstamp, so nothing out of the ordinary. We're just curious, no big deal if no one has seen these before.

Thanks in advance.

Joe.



Loaded cartridge:

http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/HoTRRSa.jpeg[/img]


Headstamp:

http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/4aGGRgr.jpeg[/img]


Projectile - side view:

http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/KtCNSlh.jpeg[/img]


Projectile - end view (from end inserted into cartridge):

http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/Lx2FF3A.jpeg[/img]


Propellant:

http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/FmZxIFu.jpeg[/img]
 
That's a weird one. The case has a commercial headstamp, not a military one, and Remington wouldn't have used cordite as a propellant. It has a home-rolled look to me.
 
I have seen those before.
They are Emergency Flare Cartridges.

I tried to fire one in my '03 Springfield once and the projectile got stuck in the barrel.
Tossed the rest in the burn barrel

Karlyn Flares
Marketed to hunters that get lost in the woods
 
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Thank you, Joe!

I knew there would be someone who knew what these things are. Thanks for the information!



I have seen those before.
They are Emergency Flare Cartridges.

I tried to fire one in my '03 Springfield once and the projectile got stuck in the barrel.
Tossed the rest in the burn barrel

Karlyn Flares
Marketed to hunters that get lost in the woods
 
Thank you, Jim. Much appreciated.

welcome ! i just dug mine out for a look see ! there RP headstamped brass - and when i shake them they sound like loose reg powder in them and NOT much of it ! RJ

I would SELL mine if anyone is interested as i don't HUNT with a 7 Rem mag anymore so there useless for me to pack - There in NEW condition !
 
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