[rajko84]

I was told this is AP ammo because of black ring on the bullet. But I am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you

 

[Unka-Boo]

Pretty sure thats just neck sealnt, and box is marked ball in French and English.

 

[jimthompson502002]

Translates to "ordinary ball".

I gave all mine the "sniff test". If it smelled of acid, I didn't shoot it. Corrosive, almost certainly, but accuracy is good and bullets are very uniform.

Real issue: French military ammo was considered a perishable/disposable, and powders were a tad unstable, especially since their stuff was often not well-stored.

 

[72 usmc]

Let us know if it goes bang or hang fire. Use in a bolt action. Not in an expensive M1

Review this old post Beware of Surplus French 30-06 Ammo!!!!

A nice display box.

 

[rajko84]

Thank you guys

 

[ITWORKEDOUT]

I remember when alot of this stuff was imported.....

The low down was it was corrosive and to wash carefully after use....

I think the black ring is just a primer sealent.....

 

[pennypal]

Balle Ordinaire-just ordinary ball. May have a steel jacket- don't let that throw you. Black sealant just sealant. Will have to explore if it has any issues.

 

[ammolab]

It is not AP ammo.
As a SAMCO distributor when this was imported I was sent some to test. Unlike the 1950s French GI mfg 30-06, this was quality 1980s mfg Milsurp 30-06. It DOES have a corrosive primer so clean accordingly or your rifle will rust.

Soon!

 

[rajko84]