I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. 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. 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. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. The basic load carried by an infantryman was 88 rounds an eight-round clip in the rifle, and 80 more in a bandolier. All rights reserved. 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. The general rule I like is to use powders faster But accuracy was realized as well. On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. 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. % ammunition. %PDF-1.5 Quality control is excellent. 3 0 obj 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. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. This is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. 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. Authors Note:Since the Garand has a floating firing pin, match grade primers are contra indicated. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. Images 10 You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow 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. 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. This load can be a few tenths either way and still produce exceptional results. This keeps the muzzle pressure in a tolerable range and won't bend the long operating rod. Images 11 However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. I understood two things after beginning the load process. Chamber Test All primers were Winchester large rifle. 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. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. Page Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the Garand would perform well even on todays battlefield. stream me my best groups in my M1A. Over the years I had heard IMR-4895 was specifically developed by DuPont for the M1 rifle, but I also heard the M1 was designed around IMR-4895. 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. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. Which brass was best in the long run? 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. 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. Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. AR Page Powder selection is critical. 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. It is to be avoided. These powders enjoy a burn rate in the middle range, neither the fastest burning nor slowest. The groups were fired in three-shot groups at 100 yards. It also lists service rifle data in .223. Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. Marlin Lever Guns All primers were Winchester large rifle. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. <>>> Don't Lose Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. 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. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. 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. Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. 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. 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. <> The M1 Garand remained in service until 1959, and friend Tom Booker (a rifle loony of the first order) recently purchased one made at Springfield Armory in 1957. Cartridges I just made up my 1st Garand loads a few weeks ago using data from the Hornady book. Headspace Information The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. Suggestions It is to be avoided. NOTE: The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. M1A, Case Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. Warning: Powders such as IMR-4350, IMR-4831, H-4831 and others with similar burning rates, cause short cyclings, increased recoil, erratic port pressure and accelerated wear in an M1.They should never be used to reload any cartridge intended to be . brass. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. The 308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) loadings should be As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. Primers Note: COL should be set per bullet manufacturer's loading manual recommendation, not to exceed 3.340". EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. 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. 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. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. 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. 4895 goes up to 51.7. Press the clip into the rifle and the clip will lock firmly in place. Tom is a retired engineer who is always busy with several personal engineering projects, including an elk-retrieval system for his pickups trailer hitch, so he was not adverse to loaning me his Garand to work up some handloads. Anyone who doesnt see the value in a properly-fitted, locking ammo box has never spilled a round of load development on the floor only to have to pull 50 bullets and do it all again. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA . They brought out the best in the Garand. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. The goal was to find the sweet spot for powder performance with good accuracy and reliable function. Groups with a rifle such as this were as expected2 to 4 inches average. [~y?swl ~Tk%j"{x]rcz6yP';8bl`0VW{;=M1]?j6R}'8-z+f?(h For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. How about a finger? ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# Worked very well. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. I had encountered this before with G.I. The 45 Page All that was required was a quick run through the sizing die and a light chamfer and deburr of the case mouths. I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. This allows me to create a more repeatable sight picture, reducing the possibility of this type of shooter error. Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. i would be afraid of over pressure for an M1 Garand using 50.0 grains of IMR4064 with a 150 grain bullet. Never 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. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. 4 0 obj 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. You have fewer options. Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. We simply must accept that best. I use this powder in my .30-06 Remington 700 BDL bolt action rifle. Just don't try to drive the bullets too fast and the thread above about staying below 180 grain bullets is good . This one gave us a nice 1.8-inch 100-yard group on the first try. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. The result may be a slam fire. Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. In those days, reloading was also in its infancy, and components were typically pull-down bullets and powder. This may sound heavy to shooters used to modern bolt-action trigger pulls of 3 pounds or less, but is very controllable on a rifle weighing almost exactly 10 pounds with an eight-round ammunition clip. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. !K Y&{v.9? PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. Load up and get shooting. Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. This will easily show the powder range that's best for your M1. 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. However, it took many years for its . You can mess up a good gun by not loading for them right. [_ yj1 "e8!e#sg_/)\Mu}[9aZ%E aKmJg96uIky%IENjyg~:Zb;TL`>?v_X97-?$Im8lo'=w@xw48SZIb6s(8kv6Ym LjY=&o)'=A; VUa dc*51e~+,~hmnZiw7:/wx a-QcgY{H6m=EmO'0aY}GagoMi He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) 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. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. Accurates #2 manual has a whole section covering Garand & AR specifics. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! endobj We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. If you would have told me that my cell phone would be involved in dumping powder charges, I would have never believed it. At 45.50 grains, the first four shots measured .75" (1.50 MOA) and a fifth opened it up to 1.75", still respectable for an M1.When it comes to selecting a load to mass-produce, I like to consider the final application, as well as my projected means of loading it. A friend supplied some 200 mixed once-fired Winchester and Federal cases, which was an excellent starting point. 1 0 obj R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. 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! Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. 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. M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. Look up loading for the Garand, M1-a on the net. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. ?eeH\POokPx}8LH fzrUgB7e|!LQy:ilgag h51NK3agux>4vS!VWq~4zeNa|X .o?iivZ`txf.Vjv$ZshW%i4k0:]fqt({Kf>N4yG:HvR@#iknj:GrnZk qnRuJ^7jRSFiW\}un,[n7,z <>>> 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. This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At this time, ammunition wasnt quite what it was today, with a large bit of it being nothing more than repackaged surplus. Never exceed the Maximum loads! However, Tom is a confirmed handloader, so I started by doing considerable research on handloading for M1s, including the specific Garand sections in the Hornady and Sierra loading manuals. M1 Garands 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. Don't go looking online for load data. IMR 4895 -> 47.4 grains (This is below Hodgdon's starting load of 49 grains, but is a typical Garand load charge weight). endobj The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. IMR-4064 worked pretty well, but the definite overall best powder with 150s was Varget. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. Copyright 2023 KVAR. (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." 4. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. 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 Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. <> It turned out to contain 53.2 grains of a powder that, not surprisingly, looked exactly like my supply of twenty-first-century IMR-4895. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. This page is an attempt at providing Friend Kevin Thomas got wind of the VV-N150 news and sent an e-mail saying we needed to discuss VV-N150 in the Garand. See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. ;q;&z get a reloading book. JavaScript is disabled. The Small Game or Gallery" Load The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. My range day was a dream come true for load development. 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. They seemed like a good choice partly because of their weight. 2 0 obj I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. <> A good, tight crimp was used. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. 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. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) x}]6n}^Ut@Q$9H=izi I was pleased to find out that the manual had specific Garand Data. Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. The starting load is 44.7gr using a COAL of 3.210" under their 155gr A-MAX and they list the top end as being 55.6gr. m1 grand service rifle load data starting loads maximum loads bullet weight powder dia. The set also included the MatchMaster seater die that allowed me to drop bullets into a side window, saving my fingers from the typical pinching. . Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. Pw(&8#P7PqHpZQd-k]F8m295).smy]S:`:\3Xi?= OEX!~$HtAAjV$o rr OII`,z!nS$`N\PyL$>izmHm:IHN^Gz" MrefgM"*'b'Ezj^zEH)EX%>)cmsh9,Gu=d2PLn4j%-ZyFuBFaV I?K}RRc\8h,%fR;XzT@B1{6bV7! ZREB@19V%a.M;D6ljFz+2:#/?7w&w9!U$. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 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. yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]| N& ,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld Those powders have given Temps It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. I erred on the side of caution. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. exceed the Maximum loads! 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 ! 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. Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. 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. These dies size the cartridge case to a minimum tolerance. Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. 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