I'm thinking of ordering some American Eagle ammo for my Garand but am concerned about Federal's (reputed) soft primers and slam fires.

An issue?

I’ve yet to buy any of the federal so I don’t have personal experience and I tend to lean towards internet assertions being a little over exaggerated, but considering costs are pretty comparable last time I checked I would just go with PPU or S&B.

I have had 100% success with both of those.

Federal is/was making a 30-06 FMJ especially for Garand match shooters. Powder calibrated for that gas system, and hopefully mil-spec primer cups. I have seen ads for it, probably in American Rifleman. I shot the M-1 in DCM matches for many years, always with my reloads, and never had a problem. Won a bunch of local matches, too. I mostly used either Federal or Remington primers. Reloading is the way to go.

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Originally posted by Watergoat:
Powder calibrated for that gas system ....

Isn’t that the concern about using “standard” 30-06 ammunition in Garands? I.e., if it’s not GI spec or otherwise specifically intended for use in Garands it can damage the rifle—?