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Any 168 or 175 46.5grns IMR/H-4895 Primer: same as above COAL: 3.30 for the 168's 3.34 for the 175's psi/cup 150 gr. Feed angle is not a problem. EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. M1 Garands weighed at least 10 pounds with a sling and an eight-round clip. M1 loads (Courtesy of the NRA) Recommended .30 caliber M1 loadings from the NRA 147 - 155 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets IMR 3031 - 48.0 grains IMR 4895 - 49.0 grains IMR 4064 - 50.0 grains W748 - 48.0 grains AA2460 - 49.0 grains AA2520 - 51.0 grains AA2495 - 50.5 grains H4895 - 49.0 grains BLC-2 - 49.0 grains H335 - 49.0 grains RL-12 - 48.0 grains All good rounds start with consistent brass. Powder I began by ordering a set of small base dies fromRBCS. If you're squeamish or new to reloading, use Winchester Large Rifle) 47.0 grains IMR 4064 Sierra 175 grain MatchKing Overall length 3.340 inches This load, in my M1, duplicates almost perfectly the M72 match load specification with a very low standard deviation. The groups were fired in three-shot groups at 100 yards. M1A, Case Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. Don't go looking online for load data. I 2nd this.. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. I am a life long hunter and staunch supporter of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. All that was required was a quick run through the sizing die and a light chamfer and deburr of the case mouths. As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. I cradled my Garand in a Caldwell Rock BR Competition front shooting rest and supported the rear with a Champion Wedge bag.After confirming my zero, I fired groups with each powder charge. I used a MagnetoSpeed Rifle Kuhl to help reduce the wait time between groups while I policed up my brass, expediting my range session quite a bit. Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. I was using a 150gr FMJ and Varget. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. The bolt is attached to the receiver via two locking lugs, which rotate, unlock, and initiate the ejection of the spent cartridge and the reloading cycle when the rifle is discharged. Just because loading data for a certain powder makes it appear similar to IMR-4895, many newer powders burn more progressively, maintaining higher pressure farther down the bore even all the way to the gas port on an M1 Garand. All rights reserved. Read them. I enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. HYH4d$?I}O_O>}c/V8n}_G/??^^>K/}=xl2,|?{>&qCF!{V#~R>_4W#
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The barrel in this rifle was as new, the stock was a perfect fit that had not been compressed by firing, and the trigger was excellent for a Garand. Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. <>>>
Headspace Information More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. The Big Dig Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. This is the faster WC852, so it should be OK in the Garand. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. ). I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. Try the following data: 180 gr. The operating rod and gas tube could be damaged by excess pressure. Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. When loading the Garand, the first hurdle is getting a firm grasp of the differences between loading for a bolt gun and loading for a self-loader. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. Chamber Test If you would have told me that my cell phone would be involved in dumping powder charges, I would have never believed it. The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. However, I describe the stock as a Tung oil experiment gone horribly wrong." Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. First, lets look at cartridge cases. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. This M1 Ball ammunition was designed for long-range machine-gun barrages, then a common military tactic, but by the time the Garand rifle appeared, the .50 BMG had taken over the long-range role, and .30-06 machine guns were primarily used at closer range. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. We loaded from 41.00 to 47.50 in .50 grain increments and arranged our 14 different test loads into two MTM Deluxe H-50 boxes. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. Using standard CCI primers For 8 rounds per group: 46.5 Gr averaged 2546 FPS, SD 42.6 (ouch) 47.5 Gr averaged 2579 FPS, SD 38.0 It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the Garand would perform well even on todays battlefield. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. Accurate 2520 Powder in Garand I picked up an 8 Lber of AA2520 - the so called "Camp Perry Special", and loaded up some test rounds for my CMP special 30-06 garand and 155 Nosler HPBT. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. I've utilized the bullet substitution loads referenced above in the Remington 750 and its predecessors (i.e., the Remington 4, 74, 740, 742 and 7400) as well as the Browning BAR series and Benelli's R1. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. As we weighed a sample of 20 cases, we recorded no more than a 1.1-grain extreme spread with our lightest case weighing 187.8 and our heaviest only 188.9. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. I use this powder in my .30-06 Remington 700 BDL bolt action rifle. Hello guys, I just started reloading for my garand and i have a few questions. Good quality brass is essential. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. You cannot work up 110-grain high-velocity varmint loads, and you cannot work up 220-grain bullet heavyweight loads. The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. The case is beat up both on loading and in extraction and ejection, and the case mouth will split more often than with bolt guns. The 30-06 Springfield brass is among the company's newest offerings, and we found it far more consistent right out of the bag than we could ever hope for with military surplus brass. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? Thanks for watching. Today, Lake City match ammo is treasured for what it is, and this expedient is less common. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM
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Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. The 45 Page A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. In this way, the data is not cluttered with a lot of irrelevant and unused information and is limited to pertinent data on this particular weapon. Cartridges The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. While not becoming distracted by the graceful Steyr, and its set trigger and excellent sights, results were excellent with a couple of the loads using the Nosler 168-grain bullets producing brilliant sub MOA groups. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! Individual shooters often logged several kills with one clip including one brilliant and well documented incident in which an officer armed with a Garand, scouting at Normandy, took out eight Germans with eight shots. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. I have long suspected the reason so many post-World War II gun writers stated accurate loads were usually found a few grains below listed maximum was the abundance of military surplus 4895. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
It is to be avoided. 1e9w ic=W8u/l[ruYc_K:mXBx}ge~>}}!4? When the Garand was first introduced, many bemoaned the fact that the Garand was not a tack driver in the same manner as the Springfield bolt action rifle. AR Page Not many bullet makers offer 172-grain .30-caliber bullets anymore, and while some published data includes heavier bullets, many Garand shooters advise against using anything heavier than 172 grains due to possible op-rod damage. It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. As charge weight and ambient temperature increased, so did barrel temp. 4. My thinking is that the starting load is probably . You can mess up a good gun by not loading for them right. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. me my best groups in my M1A. I also enjoy collecting historic firearms and recently started reloading ammunition. Another standard piece of Garand handloading advice, and indeed for the .30-06 in general, is reducing powder charges a little in military brass because G.I. I just made up my 1st Garand loads a few weeks ago using data from the Hornady book. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. <>
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When you shove the clip down into the M1's magazine, and then release pressure, the bolt grabs a cartridge and slams it into battery. M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. This was with the Beretta rifle. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. I literally cannot prep HXP surplus brass to this level of consistency. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). Authors Note:Since the Garand has a floating firing pin, match grade primers are contra indicated. NOTE: Instead he recommended either VV-N135 or VV-N140, and since he had recently sent me a batch of the latest Vihtavuori rifle powders all temperature-resistant, with a decoppering agent I decided to cease and desist with VV-N150 and switch to VV-N140. They can be used as basic load data in most modern military rifles of 7mm or larger, with a standard weight cast bullet for the caliber, such as 140-170 grains in the 7x57, 150-180 grains in the .30 calibers, and 150-190 grains in the 8mm. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. Amherst offers specialty two- and five-shot clips that proved invaluable in working up handloads and eliminating the need to load eight rounds on demand. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. It also is going to be on the slower side of the velocity scale, and I plan on reaching out to at least 800 yards with it. But accuracy was realized as well. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow %
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Press the clip into the rifle and the clip will lock firmly in place. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. One standard piece of .30-06 handloading advice, especially for Garands, is that military cases are heavier than commercial cases, so loads need to be reduced. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. Due to its adaptation to the Garand, IMR-4895 was designed to burn most efficiently at around 50,000 psi, rather than the 60,000+ psi of many modern rifle powders, including the 20mm cannon powder Hodgdon sold as H-4831. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Along with the rifle, he provided a bag of Winchester 150-grain Power-Point bullets he had purchased off an Internet site for hunting handloads, and some 150-grain MK 4z military ammunition loaded by the U.S. military for British Commonwealth countries that continued to use the .30-06 long after the Lend-Lease program of World War II. Tagged: .30-06, Springfield, Service Rifle, M2 Ball, M72 Match, M1 Garand, .30-06 Springfield Part 3 - Long Distance Rifle Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 1 - Hunting Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. The starting load is 44.7gr using a COAL of 3.210" under their 155gr A-MAX and they list the top end as being 55.6gr. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. 1 0 obj
But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. d
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This brings up another point: The classic advice of using only powders in the IMR-4895 burn-rate range does not take into consideration changes in powders since the 1930s. I understood two things after beginning the load process. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. Groups with a rifle such as this were as expected2 to 4 inches average. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand The rifle is accurate enough that the pursuit of an accuracy load was worthwhile. .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. m1 grand service rifle load data starting loads maximum loads bullet weight powder dia. Barnes X Bullet 150-grain Moly Coat 3.285 OAL, Nosler Partition 168-grain Hollow Point Boattail 3.295 OAL, 1.4 inches (This a super hunting load and a great surprise in the Garand. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. Download in .jpg format for printing or use a PDF of M1 Fill-able Data sheet: This datasheet is intended for all levels of collectors, from novice to advanced, and can be used to record personal inventory of weapons. 2 0 obj
On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. psi/cup max chg max fps max press. I've always been told to reduce loads for commercial brass by 1.5 grains when using military brass (supposedly less volume) but weighing the brass shows little difference in weight, so I don't think the capacity is really any different. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. Primers The rationale of this format relies on blank spaces to describe parts rather than standard choices to be checked off or circled. These are accurate loads and I can shoot. WxM wpX[&nbO1;7{;7wqf]RK/o[x i'i=&fP,:\y~l->6V_}nzm~;M?e__]4%|$m{Drq]]*8N
jr!:6%U[Moc}p}yp]w8+v^ma?CcWn}'ltb^}.~n(EhEE0P#} mmgY.+}ra8'9`oL|x(t{Tr.3x. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. You are using an out of date browser. i would be afraid of over pressure for an M1 Garand using 50.0 grains of IMR4064 with a 150 grain bullet. (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. Images 11 The first range test, however, was made with 1969 military ammunition, both to check point of impact with the M1s sights and obtain some idea of accuracy and velocity. I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. I was pleased to find out that the manual had specific Garand Data. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. M1 Garands I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! Reduced Recoil Rifle Load Data. This is a great load for Garand Matches with the 03 Springfield and your M1 will recoil like a Ar/15 and still cycle the action. They work like a champ! 4895 goes up to 51.7. The all around best Powder selection is critical. Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. Which brass was best in the long run? [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. %PDF-1.5
This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. 45 Colt Loaded With 185gr Everglades Competition JHP, 6.5 Creedmoor Savage 110 Desert Tactical X-Caliber Barrel Upgrade, 450 BUSHMASTER VELOCITY ~ 16 VS 18 BARREL. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. Hv/? nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. 4 0 obj
Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. Never exceed the Maximum loads! My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. Western Powder's load manual says to use 44 to 50 grains of a propellant with a medium burn rate topped with a 150- to 173-grain bullet. The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. When firing offhand, the gilt-edged accuracy of one load or the other did not matter as much, but when firing from the benchrest, the differences in load accuracy became apparent. It was quite interesting to fire several match-grade, modern hunting bullets in the Garand and even more interesting to see the bullets group so well. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. I went by the book. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. However, unlike several other DuPont IMR powders developed during the 1930s, IMR-4895 was not available to handloaders until the late 1940s, when Bruce Hodgdon bought railroad cars full of war surplus IMR-4895 and sold it as H-4895. and M1A (M14) service rifles. My best group was .62" (1.24 MOA) at 45.00 grains. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." endobj
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