M1 GARAND 30-06

**EddieM** · 08-20-2021 06:21 PM

Hello folks,

Is ok to shoot any 30-06 150 gr in an M1 icon

Garand?
Is ok to shoot .270 ammo in an M1 Garand chambered in 30-06?

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**Singer B** · 08-20-2021 06:33 PM

150 gr - yes

.270 - why? Just stick with the 150 gr 30-06 ammo since that is what the gun was made to fire.....

I believe the .270 round is what the designers wanted it to use in the Garand icon

so they could fit 10 rounds into the clip but the military ordered the rifles in 30.06 do to the massive supply of 30.06 ammo already available for the 1903's. Enjoy that Garand!!

**rcathey** · 08-20-2021 06:38 PM

I believe you’re thinking of 276 Pedersen.

Regardless, definitely don’t shoot 270 in a 30-06. You probably won’t hurt anything but it would be wildly inaccurate and completely pointless.

**RCS** · 08-20-2021 07:35 PM

I have seen photos of 7,62 or 308 fired out of a M1 icon

rifle, case looks like a 444 marlin - no shoulder, not smart to do - no damage but still stupid

**Singer B** · 08-21-2021 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by rcathey

I believe you’re thinking of 276 Pedersen.

Regardless, definitely don’t shoot 270 in a 30-06. You probably won’t hurt anything but it would be wildly inaccurate and completely pointless.

Yes, thank you! I couldn't remember the exact caliber.

**EddieM** · 08-21-2021 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Singer B

150 gr - yes

.270 - why? Just stick with the 150 gr 30-06 ammo since that is what the gun was made to fire.....

I believe the .270 round is what the designers wanted it to use in the Garand icon

so they could fit 10 rounds into the clip but the military ordered the rifles in 30.06 do to the massive supply of 30.06 ammo already available for the 1903's. Enjoy that Garand!!

Hey Singer,

It has been a long time.
- So it's ok any 150 gr
- About the .270 that came to my mind because they are very similar.
Regards

---------- Post added at 07:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:16 AM ----------

Originally Posted by rcathey

I believe you’re thinking of 276 Pedersen.

Regardless, definitely don’t shoot 270 in a 30-06. You probably won’t hurt anything but it would be wildly inaccurate and completely pointless.

Hey Rcathey,
So a .270 would be just a plan B scenario in case there's no 3006 around, thank you.
Regards

**browningautorifle** · 08-21-2021 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by EddieM

So a .270 would be just a plan B scenario in case there's no 3006 around,

It's a different caliber and isn't to be used.

**rcathey** · 08-21-2021 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by EddieM

Hey Rcathey,
So a .270 would be just a plan B scenario in case there's no 3006 around, thank you.
Regards

I would stick with NEVER doing this. It is a very bad idea to use any ammunition in a rifle it wasn’t designed for. Especially an 80 year old rifle.

**jamie5070** · 08-21-2021 10:05 AM

I would wonder if the rifle would function properly with such an undersized bullet

**EddieM** · 08-21-2021 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by browningautorifle

It's a different caliber and isn't to be used.

Hello Jim

It has been a long time, you are so right we need to stick with the right ammo recommended for each weapon, I was just wondering because both calibers came from the 3003 and have a similar size and ballistic.
Regards

---------- Post added at 05:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:39 PM ----------

Originally Posted by rcathey

I would stick with NEVER doing this. It is a very bad idea to use any ammunition in a rifle it wasn’t designed for. Especially an 80 year old rifle.

Agree

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