All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. HPBT MatchKing. Other than that, the gas cylinder is still nice and tight, ensuring that the front sight doesnt have any wiggle, and the clicks on the knobs are still as sharp as they were in 1956. endobj At the time of this writing, it is the most precise scale that RCBS makes. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. All rights reserved. For bullets, we decided to give the new Berger Hybrid Target 168-gr. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) Accurates #2 manual has a whole section covering Garand & AR specifics. You cannot work up 110-grain high-velocity varmint loads, and you cannot work up 220-grain bullet heavyweight loads. Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. This was with the Beretta rifle. Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 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. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. AR Page The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. His rifle hit some empty cans at short range, and I mostly remember the recoil being pretty mild for a .30-06, no doubt due to both the Garands weight and gas operation. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? 1 0 obj <>>> The Big Dig This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. Suggestions For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. 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. Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. Cartridges Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. 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. It is to be avoided. (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. First, lets look at cartridge cases. N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ Read them. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow 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. Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? All the 150-grain loads ended up between about 2,650 and 2,750 fps, and the 168-grain loads ranged from 2,500 to 2,600 fps. This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. The locking handling is pressed to the rear with the back of the hand and allowed to fly forward, loading the rifle. Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Handload Ladder Testing: 5 Reasons To Avoid It, Forster Products: Tooling Around With Precision Focus, 5 Instances When Reloading Is Not Beneficial, Reloading The .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge, Review: FN America FN 15 DMR3 Rifle | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Got M2 Ball? Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. They brought out the best in the Garand. Let me state strongly that this is not the rifle to play with in loading. endobj THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. In this instance, however, commercial Federal cases used for the handloads averaged 7 grains heavier than G.I. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. 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. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. Reduced Recoil Rifle Load Data. 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. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . %PDF-1.5 h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. 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. 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. . How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. Loading Precision However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. IMR-4064 worked pretty well, but the definite overall best powder with 150s was Varget. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. Copyright 2023 KVAR. 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. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> You can mess up a good gun by not loading for them right. 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. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. 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'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. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data Don't go looking online for load data. 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. 5.I then shoot 1 round of each load at its own target (round robin ) cycling through the loads for 8 rounds each. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K These dies come in several varieties, depending on your application, so we went with the full-length set that utilizes your choice of neck sizing bushing to adjust the bullet tension to perfection. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. psi/cup 150 gr. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. All primers were Winchester large rifle. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. A good, tight crimp was used. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. As for the most accurate load tested, the single most accurate factory load is the Black Hills Gold load using the 150-grain Nosler Partition bullets. Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. They seemed like a good choice partly because of their weight. After waiting the standard two minutes with the rifle pointed downrange, I manually ejected the cartridge then pocketed it for break-down back in my loading room. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. PSI/CUP . The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. Headspace Information The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. 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. I began with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064. But loading the .30-06 for a bolt action rifle, and loading for a semi-automatic rifle such as the M1 Garand, are two different skills requiring different approaches. Some brass will last three or four loadings, others a few more. The handloads were worked up not only with just accuracy in mind, but also a certain velocity range to avoid overloading the operating rod. get a reloading book. ). When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# Press the clip into the rifle and the clip will lock firmly in place. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. Pw(&8#P7PqHpZQd-k]F8m295).smy]S:`:\3Xi?= OEX!~$HtAAjV$o rr OII`,z!nS$`N\PyL$>izmHm:IHN^Gz" MrefgM"*'b'Ezj^zEH)EX%>)cmsh9,Gu=d2PLn4j%-ZyFuBFaV I?K}RRc\8h,%fR;XzT@B1{6bV7! ZREB@19V%a.M;D6ljFz+2:#/?7w&w9!U$. Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. These are accurate loads and I can shoot. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. The maximum bullet weight of M1 ammunition was a maximum of 174.5 grains but could be as much as 3 grains lighter. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, Location: Illinois 20 min East of St Louis, Under the "Ask Each Other Forum Here" there is a Sub Forum right on the Main Page Believe it or Not it is Called Reloading. With a minimal instruction period all did well with the World War II battle rifle. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. !K Y&{v.9? The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. Hello guys, I just started reloading for my garand and i have a few questions. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. 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. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. For the Garand, the army decided to reproduce the original 150-grain ballistics, partly because it recoiled less and partly because the ammunition was somewhat lighter. For this reason, the M1 often gets a rap as being inaccurate, and this has always bothered me.Looking down at my post-Korean War M1, I decided it was time to see exactly how much accuracy I could squeeze out of it and set out on yet another handloading adventure. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. We simply must accept that best. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. Case Gauges I had encountered this before with G.I. A friend supplied some 200 mixed once-fired Winchester and Federal cases, which was an excellent starting point. Powder selection is critical. Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. Today, Lake City match ammo is treasured for what it is, and this expedient is less common. 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 bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. 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. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. Suggestions The Small Game or Gallery" Load To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. The set also included the MatchMaster seater die that allowed me to drop bullets into a side window, saving my fingers from the typical pinching. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. Consequently, many handloaders did find the finest accuracy with lower-than-maximum charges while many of todays powders shoot best when loaded right up there. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. <> Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. JavaScript is disabled. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data 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. 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. 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 <>>> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! The Garand was surprisingly easy to shoot on the bench because of its 10-pound weight, gas operation and the modest ballistics of appropriate ammunition. 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. Groups with a rifle such as this were as expected2 to 4 inches average. NOTE: There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. Which brass was best in the long run? My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. 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. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. This allows me to create a more repeatable sight picture, reducing the possibility of this type of shooter error. 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. HYH4d$?I}O_O>}c/V8n}_G/??^^>K/}=xl2,|?{>&qCF!{V#~R>_4W# [H/7z^~/~OPvA}:_3[.ks>/^.k_;}{7EyM}f^{{~~3Qm/@W?8X2CGv Aje}!> f)EfcW0n/n ?~5M7e]6?Kb:a=n~8.hqusuGUswsqxu]{? NUKw8 ! 4 0 obj 2 0 obj M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. Make sure that your cartridge length does not exceed your magazine length. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. The expensive Norma brass worked well. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. <> A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. 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