Shooting ball in a BAR hunting rifle

[Alchemy]

I have numerous bolt action rifles, but my only 30/06 is a semi
bar hunting rifle.

So my question is, am I safe to shoot ball ammo in this rifle?

If their are caveats involved in firing such ammo, i'm all
ears.

Thank's for your input..

[AK_Stick]

you can use softpoints in the BAR, you dont have to use FMJ.

Also, I'd be a little wary of shooting FMJ at anything if I didn't have to.

[Alchemy]

Originally posted by AK_Stick
you can use softpoints in the BAR, you dont have to use FMJ.

Also, I'd be a little wary of shooting FMJ at anything if I didn't have to.

thank's for the response stick, but the rifle was manufactured
for soft point hunting ammo.

I was wondering if ball would have any detrimental effect on
the rifle. I'm well aware of the pro's and con's of what to
shoot FMJ at.

[method]

Shoot it all you want, won't hurt a thing.

[Alchemy]

Originally posted by method
Shoot it all you want, won't hurt a thing.


That's the type of input that I was hoping for. Thank you, but
keep the cards and letters coming.

[AK_Stick]

yep like he said, no issues with FMJ

[io_joe]

M2 Ball should be fine in any rifle chambered for 30-06. It's basically a 150 grain bullet ahead of a charge of IMR 4895. The velocity is generally a little less than commercial 30-06.

Just note that if you are shooting vintage surplus, the primers may be corrosive. Corrosive ammo won't hurt your rifle unless you don't clean it thoroughly after shooting.

[Alchemy]

Thanks again. I figured that there probably wasn't any problem
with the surplus ball, but I figured asking couldn't hurt.

There will be NO corrosive ammo go through my Belgian BAR!