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.30-06 United States

.30-06 Ball M2 United States F A 41 profile view..30-06 Ball M2 United States F A 41 head view.

Details

TypeBall, M2
ProjectileFMJ, GM, stannic, 1 knurled crimping cannelure
Casebrass, taper crimp
Primerpercussion, rounded, brass, ring crimp, black annulus
HeadstampF A 41
NotesFrankford Arsenal supposedly stopped identifying M2 ball cartridges by using a stannic stained jacket in 1940. It is unclear why this 1941-dated round still used that ID method.