The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. This keeps the muzzle pressure in a tolerable range and won't bend the long operating rod. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. Actually the Sierra manual goes up to 52.1gr of 4064 for a 150gr bullet. 3 0 obj He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." Temps I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. The 45 Page Below you'll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. IMR-4064 worked pretty well, but the definite overall best powder with 150s was Varget. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. 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. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. <>>> OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. This load can be a few tenths either way and still produce exceptional results. PSI/CUP Hodgdon Powder Company 6430 Vista . endobj I understood two things after beginning the load process. An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. 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. Powders include Accurate, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Alliant If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. 4 0 obj Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. 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. The Hornady 7th edition does have a Garand section as EC said and it also lists the powders that Big Gun mentioned. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. <> My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. I went by the book. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. These powders enjoy a burn rate in the middle range, neither the fastest burning nor slowest. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Images 11 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. 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. Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk Case Gauges The basic load carried by an infantryman was 88 rounds an eight-round clip in the rifle, and 80 more in a bandolier. I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. brass. brass, and not just .30-06 but 7.62x51 NATO cases used in .308 and .358 Winchester rifles, but in this instance the Federal brass turned out to be heavier than Tom Bookers 200-grain military cases, averaging 207 grains. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. i use 48.2 grains of IMR4064 for a 150 grain bullet and that's for my bolt action Rem700. Another load target was accuracy at 100 yards. If safety alone isn't enough reason to start at the bottom and work up, let accuracy tip the scale. Primers Recently, I have been firing the old warhorse more often and find the Garand a well-mannered rifle well worthy of some effort in mastering. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. 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 As charge weight and ambient temperature increased, so did barrel temp. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Suggestions M1A, Case 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. [~y?swl ~Tk%j"{x]rcz6yP';8bl`0VW{;=M1]?j6R}'8-z+f?(h That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. i would be afraid of over pressure for an M1 Garand using 50.0 grains of IMR4064 with a 150 grain bullet. I cannot comment on problem powders and bullet weights, because I took the route of researching my choices and avoided trouble. 1 0 obj All primers were Winchester large rifle. But accuracy was realized as well. This opens the possibility of metering charges and maybe even complete production on a progressive press. Once the well-worn domestic brass and foreign produced brass were weeded out, the Garand began to deliver good results. I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. In addition to the company's new scale, I opted for its new dies that also carry the MatchMaster moniker. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. 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. 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. However I decide to fill cases and seat bullets, one thing is for sure: the Garand can be an exceptional shooter if you give it everything it needs to succeed. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. These are accurate loads and I can shoot. Pw(&8#P7PqHpZQd-k]F8m295).smy]S:`:\3Xi?= OEX!~$HtAAjV$o rr OII`,z!nS$`N\PyL$>izmHm:IHN^Gz" MrefgM"*'b'Ezj^zEH)EX%>)cmsh9,Gu=d2PLn4j%-ZyFuBFaV I?K}RRc\8h,%fR;XzT@B1{6bV7! ZREB@19V%a.M;D6ljFz+2:#/?7w&w9!U$. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. I also decided to limit handloads to two bullets weighing 150 and 168 grains, approximating the bullet weights used during the development of the Garand. 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. There is more to the equation than the bullet! COL = 3.240 to 3.330". 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. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. <> The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. One goal was to produce a reliable load for firing three or four rounds quickly at distant targets. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. The bullets never moved during recoil, and I often checked the last bullet in the clip to be certain that my crimp was adequate. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. A good, tight crimp was used. This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. Quality control is excellent. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 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. M1 Garands We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! and M1A (M14) service rifles. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. psi/cup 150 gr. Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. 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. Read them. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. 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. oal start chg start fps start press. stream 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 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. 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. You are using an out of date browser. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. Varget proved to be the most accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the rifles owner. I enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. Gun: Springfield Armory M1 Garand; barrel length: 24 inches; case: Hornady; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: .308"; bullets: 150 GR Hornady FMJ-BT; COAL: 3.185" or 155 GR Hornady A-Max; COAL: 3.240"; maximum COAL: 3.340"; (Note: 155 GR bullets can be used for all 150 GR data listed. They brought out the best in the Garand. Never However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. My range day was a dream come true for load development. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. Page me my best groups in my M1A. Images 10 The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. Chamber Test All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. The result may be a slam fire. endobj Kevin has been in the shooting business a long time we met more than a decade ago, when he was chief ballistician at Sierra Bullets and these days he is in charge of technical services at Capstone, the U.S. importer of Vihtavuori powders. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. Accurates #2 manual has a whole section covering Garand & AR specifics. After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy with 150-grain bullets, and VV-N150 provided the best groups with 168s. How about a finger? HPBT MatchKing. Without any opinion offered by the author, these young men and women recognized the Garand as a tremendous battle rifle that deserves our respect. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. This will easily show the powder range that's best for your M1. Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. 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. Hv/? For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. All rights reserved. Some brass will last three or four loadings, others a few more. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. All that was required was a quick run through the sizing die and a light chamfer and deburr of the case mouths. <> In this instance, however, commercial Federal cases used for the handloads averaged 7 grains heavier than G.I. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. 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. They work like a champ! NOTE: 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. Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. It is to be avoided. Although it was a great shooter, the node was really narrow, meaning that just a bit over or under, and I would not have the same accuracy. The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. Sadly, when you talk to some folks who reload for this old warhorse, they still opt for those same bulk bullets and surplus powder today! The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. 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. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. This Load Data taken from the Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. VQXjD yKW,k9ZsK;~o_g|I-jV37_8-z> tt-]K& cK!UlUGX&BciwRG`S8pxoR8y9]-v7ug(mdc}WkP0-o;iv`:G9s`@ip,KV Wf%_lYUV#e}~#E} qD,2az|kHD2$(R)Xu'C{W|ymh 'W-2 qiqs/!q 9F!\ %PDF-1.5 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. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. Good quality brass is essential. The basic rule is to use powders in the same general burn-rate range of IMR-4895, nothing much faster burning or, especially, much slower. 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. 2 0 obj The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. Images 13 (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 With a minimal instruction period all did well with the World War II battle rifle. Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Try the following data: 180 gr. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K It is easier once you realize that you abandon accuracy tricks such as seating the bullet just in the leade, and experimentation with very light and very heavy loads. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. This led to more research, and it turns out the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1," or more commonly known simply as the M1 Garand, was designed by John Garand (pronounced to rhyme with "errand"), with development beginning around 1924. 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. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. You cannot produce loads that lap at the heels of the .300 Magnum as you may with a bolt action rifle. During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. We simply must accept that best. You can get a can for about $150.00, much less than your repair bill may be, and this is the powder for a Garand. Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. 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. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. It may not display this or other websites correctly. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer While the below listed loading tables clearly show a wide range of powders for 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. Loading for semi-automatic rifles is always a delicate dance, as you want your bullet in tight enough that it stays put during cycling and recoil but you want an effortless release for best accuracy. They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA . AR Page endobj 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. Ive used plenty of two-stage military triggers over the years, and the pull on Toms rifle was decent, the second stage averaging a pretty crisp 5.5 pounds. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. Their assessment of the carbine and the Thompson was less than complimentary compared to the modern M4 5.56mm carbine they were issued. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. Both the 4895s and Accurate 2495 resulted in okay, but not great, accuracy and the 150-grain bullets did not work well with Alliant Reloder 15, though in many other rifles I have seen excellent results with all four powders. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. Suggestions 2 0 obj The all around best Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. In those days, reloading was also in its infancy, and components were typically pull-down bullets and powder. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. than Varget that are listed below. M1 garand, Bullet jump/ reloading data 08-15-2018, 01:43 PM. The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. . yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]| N& ,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld 4895 goes up to 51.7. <> Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. My best group was .62" (1.24 MOA) at 45.00 grains. 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. psi/cup max chg max fps max press. These dies size the cartridge case to a minimum tolerance. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. M1 Garands weighed at least 10 pounds with a sling and an eight-round clip. 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