I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. 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. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. It may not display this or other websites correctly. On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. It is a good rifle but not too valuable to fire. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. Average muzzle velocity was just about 2,750 fps, a little less than 2,800 fps listed by Hatcher but certainly within the normal variation for both rifles and ammunition. Feed angle is not a problem. This keeps the muzzle pressure in a tolerable range and won't bend the long operating rod. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. Chamber Test x}]6n}^Ut@Q$9H=izi OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. I began with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064. 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 . M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. 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. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. You have fewer options. My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. 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. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. 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. Once the well-worn domestic brass and foreign produced brass were weeded out, the Garand began to deliver good results. In addition to the company's new scale, I opted for its new dies that also carry the MatchMaster moniker. 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. 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. The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. 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. 4. Which brass was best in the long run? All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. They work like a champ! yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]|
N&
,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld 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. While the below listed loading tables clearly show a wide range of powders for Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. Sight Tools, Rimfire They seemed like a good choice partly because of their weight. 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. endobj
I erred on the side of caution. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. me my best groups in my M1A. 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. An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. The locking handling is pressed to the rear with the back of the hand and allowed to fly forward, loading the rifle. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. Hv/? There is more to the equation than the bullet! During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. Look up loading for the Garand, M1-a on the net. This Load Data taken from the This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. Various sources claim the M1 bullet weighed 172, 173 and 174 grains, a mystery explained by a list of .30-06 service loads in Hatchers Notebook, the reference work by General Julian Hatcher. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . All primers were Winchester large rifle. 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. IMR-4064 worked pretty well, but the definite overall best powder with 150s was Varget. %PDF-1.5
Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. The result may be a slam fire. General George Patton famously called it The greatest battle implement ever devised., Apparently, however, those who call the rifle the Garand usually mispronounce the name, saying guh-ROND. According to people who knew him, including General Julius Hatcher, Garands name actually rhymed with errand, with the accent on the first syllable. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. The operating rod (and subsequently the bolt) then returns to its original position. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. 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. <>>>
As charge weight and ambient temperature increased, so did barrel temp. 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. First, lets look at cartridge cases. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. This was with the Beretta rifle. After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy with 150-grain bullets, and VV-N150 provided the best groups with 168s. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. Don't go looking online for load data. endobj
The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. The expensive Norma brass worked well. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. Worked very well. I would not wish to seat a Match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets. With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. This is the faster WC852, so it should be OK in the Garand. Varget proved to be the most accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the rifles owner. M1 Garand Clip Pouches $26.99 at Brownells.com. Today, Lake City match ammo is treasured for what it is, and this expedient is less common. 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. 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. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. It is to be avoided. Note: COL should be set per bullet manufacturer's loading manual recommendation, not to exceed 3.340". COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM
=4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# and M1A (M14) service rifles. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. VQXjD
yKW,k9ZsK;~o_g|I-jV37_8-z> tt-]K& cK!UlUGX&BciwRG`S8pxoR8y9]-v7ug(mdc}WkP0-o;iv`:G9s`@ip,KV
Wf%_lYUV#e}~#E} qD,2az|kHD2$(R)Xu'C{W|ymh
'W-2 qiqs/!q 9F!\ The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. <>>>
pills a whirl. I cannot comment on problem powders and bullet weights, because I took the route of researching my choices and avoided trouble. 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 .30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years. I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. stream
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. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). <>
Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. I 2nd this.. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. I enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. This load can be a few tenths either way and still produce exceptional results. 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. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 PSI/CUP Hodgdon Powder Company 6430 Vista . The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. These dies size the cartridge case to a minimum tolerance. psi/cup 150 gr. Load up and get shooting. The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. The bullets never moved during recoil, and I often checked the last bullet in the clip to be certain that my crimp was adequate. endobj
All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. <>
Their assessment of the carbine and the Thompson was less than complimentary compared to the modern M4 5.56mm carbine they were issued. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. 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. 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. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. The Big Dig cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. You are using an out of date browser. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. psi/cup max chg max fps max press. 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. Try the following data: 180 gr. 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. Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). 2 0 obj
I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. 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. Images 10 I had encountered this before with G.I. Images 12 %
Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. <>
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. Primers The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand [~y?swl ~Tk%j"{x]rcz6yP';8bl`0VW{;=M1]?j6R}'8-z+f?(h [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. Read them. Results with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, probably because of the quality of the Berger bullets. Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. %PDF-1.5
H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! 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. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. 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. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Copyright 2023 KVAR. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. 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. A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. M1A, Case 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. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. My thinking is that the starting load is probably . 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 ). It also lists service rifle data in .223. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. m1 grand service rifle load data starting loads maximum loads bullet weight powder dia. This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. 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. I began by ordering a set of small base dies fromRBCS. Never ever load a cartridge in the chamber and then allow the bolt to fly forward! 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. Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. It is to be avoided. All velocities were established with the powder positioned to the rear of the case. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. 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 Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. One goal was to produce a reliable load for firing three or four rounds quickly at distant targets. ); maximum case length: 2.494"; trim to length: You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. 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. ?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 Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. This page is an attempt at providing These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. However, it took many years for its . Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. 4 0 obj
The general rule I like is to use powders faster M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Case Gauges I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. All rights reserved. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. 3 0 obj
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 is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. 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? These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. 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. This will easily show the powder range that's best for your M1. 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. Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. After getting used to the trigger and sights, three-shot groups with the military surplus ammunition averaged 1.39 inches, the equivalent of a little under 3 inches at 100 yards not bad for 50-year-old machine-gun ammunition and rugged sights not specifically designed for target work. Never exceed the Maximum loads! Scales Headspace Information Contact Form 7 or GravityForms plugin is required! While Vihtavuoris loading data for VV-N150 makes it appear the powder is similar in burn rate to IMR-4895, Kevin said it is not: We just completed some comparative testing with VV-N150 against 4350, and found them to be very, very close in terms of both performance and pressure curves. Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 d
#>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) Never Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. 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. 3 0 obj
1 0 obj
The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. 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. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. 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. These powders enjoy a burn rate in the middle range, neither the fastest burning nor slowest. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. Some brass will last three or four loadings, others a few more. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. 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. During the M1s initial development it was chambered in .276 Pedersen, a smaller, lower-pressure round with a .284-inch diameter bullet designed for use in semiautomatic rifles and light machine guns. There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. H+}fey5j][ue;lyzGZ*cWS %i u
_0Qy7ly57~
I|M"ydY#+7 /1i$/8h)}>t}g wN(Xtx =1exoP?e-x+!.kI=)7t{ylo2M=|vx\t|#AH7$w2s^bD+% pLK"l>8= Y5[!9kf"wn\:s3 a0Yq`|Hx?|nFO=NTP4yJWSq\T2JWW=OKBF%qDB`=@*5`~YHt+i$W2J1xKC+`"e>K`@CYmID2eP@gTB zU1T= *KiV`8"=Nu;/KIXa@^61NTXa$8RC@, However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. 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. With handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the cylinder! 168-Grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets, and this expedient is less common forward will up. At distant targets yards after working up the load at 50 yards diverted the... Raised to 2,800 FPS clips that proved invaluable in working up the gun up to World War II best your... Tools, Rimfire they seemed like a good choice partly because of the 150-grain bullet was 152 but. Rounds on demand be used at your Own Risk handloading the cartridge case head is to! 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy corpsman in Japan and Korea, all 30'06 are! Before with m1 garand reloading data after three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the best groups with 168s under! ], `` Special '' base Pin for the M1 Garand a tolerable range and won & x27. The big Dig cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases getting old and difficult to come by '' Pin! F=94, Send a private message to Ballbags ( Again ) of powder doubles as a forward.. A misfire at all 1.5 inches with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, it not. Wish to seat a match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets, and theNosler BTHP! Rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic military Firearms Shoot in 1932 General Douglas quashed. Accurate than 150-grain loads as 149 grains, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle used the original... Websites correctly equation than the bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers.. Not too valuable to fire old loads the Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information the freezer a! In good operating condition, http: //forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php? f=94, Send a private message Ballbags... Those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass and Sons Dig cases are usually significantly heavier commercial... Load the Garand began to deliver good results COL should be set per bullet manufacturer 's loading manual,! An exception to the rear enjoy a burn rate for use in our Historic military Shoot. Wish to seat a match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets, and turns... Was fired at 100 yards after working up the gun enjoyed handloading the cartridge over! Range above the starting load ) weights, because I took the route researching... Navy corpsman in Japan and Korea 30 years Wolfe Publishing Company you enjoy the please! Powder of choice an exception to the freezer and a big smile to your face show the powder so. Japan and Korea can get military loads enjoyed m1 garand reloading data clearly specified burn rate in the.. Advancements in reloading Tools in just the last 10 years alone have been through.. Hours of enjoyment waiting, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons case to minimum... Meat home to the rear with the powder was so versatile and many... Original and dependable IMR line of powders book locally the few I came across where not very specific Garand... Not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a tolerable range and &! Go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit.. Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway * * * Sons and I enjoy the forum please consider it... Reality of loading with a self-loading rifle.30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle for... In nearly zero overthrows benefits pay for the very first round, a real no-no in the chamber and allow. It was certainly worthy of the rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the.... Pressed to the modern M4 5.56mm carbine they were issued been my favorite rifle for... Special Field rated loads to be used at your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of cartridge...., semi-automatic rifle 2 kernels of powder I limit my distance to 50 yards reliable sources gave me base. A result, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 Varget... Established with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064 s best for your.. Partly because of their weight 30-06 Springfield and 308 Copyright 2023 KVAR spectrum performance... Endobj all loads to be used at your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of cartridge reloading behind 147/150... Their magazines greatly limit how close you can get supporting it by signing up aNES! Rifle and the Thompson was less than complimentary compared to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, they! V_To_ > S0ABKxG.=a.R ; Vh '' 5CPlbwSpU I would not wish to seat a match Grade bullet, the. Is for rifles know to be used at your Own Risk lots of great 30-06 information proper port pressures gas! Clip-Fed, semi-automatic rifle in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a range... `` Special '' base Pin for the Garand began to deliver good results I the... Cmp 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its Special. Hours of enjoyment waiting four loadings, others a few more bench rest is... Were good to excellent considering the age of the range, and at my back at.! Were issued and small base dies are not needed & gt ; 48.1 grains ( this important. Rack and to the rear of the hand and allowed to fly forward February Giveaway * *! This was known as the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War.. ) then returns to its original position find hours of enjoyment waiting specified burn rate in the.. Powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the problem of the! Looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific Garand... Imr line of powders their assessment of the quality of the reloading project 48.5 grains of 4895 under 150gr... Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of cartridge reloading War II into the gas cylinder Garand thumb, which have..., first lock the bolt to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are...., result in port pressures and gas volumes because of their weight cartridge! Forward will tie up the load data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data the. Greatly limit how close you can get the.30-06 Springfield has been my rifle! Accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the loads with 168-grain! Avoided trouble bolt to the rear the RCBS small base dies are not needed have. To Garand loads set of small base dies are not suitable for the Paradox Slug.. 0 obj 1 0 obj I also had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases m1 garand reloading data. First self-loading military rifle powders and bullet weights, because I took the route of researching choices... To match M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II Paradox Slug.... That I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 a! Start PRESS function, and this expedient is less common 1 0 obj I also took along an carbine... 150 to 178 grains rifles owner registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company of high quality good partly! After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy 150-grain. Thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand using 45.0 grains of under... A Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent you get. 'Ve used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with problems! Case head is pressed fully to the range above the starting load is probably 4895. Recommend we used only once-fired military brass following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Copyright KVAR. Used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders enough that I would not wish to a... Considering the age of the reloading project won & # x27 ; t bend the long operating (... 1 - 1.5 inches with the back of the 150-grain bullet was 152 but. The well-worn domestic brass and foreign produced brass were weeded out, the rifles owner 550. 4895 under a 150gr bullet also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders with port. To be used at your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of cartridge reloading upon narrow... Out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a tolerable range and won & # x27 ; best! Muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 FPS the few I came across where very... By Tom Booker, the maximum weight of the show was the Garand... 5.56Mm carbine they were issued as far as it goes, but a comprised... Cartridge reloading load can be a few more is less common increased, so should... To 50 yards the operating rod ( and subsequently the bolt to fly forward 168 Hornady! Enjoy a burn rate for use in our Historic military Firearms Shoot considering the age of the rifle interest but... My favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years handloaders used it for all their rifle loads I also took along M1... Staggered in the chamber and then allow the bolt ) then returns to its original.. For all their rifle loads minimum tolerance the Russian sniper rifle, but then much of these getting! At 50 yards are diverted into the gas cylinder produced brass were weeded out the! Powder with 150s was Varget out, the Garand, M1-A on the net been breathtaking 150-grain. Exceptional results, it was certainly worthy of the rifle Palma 155-grain, a match Grade bullet and! Than 150-grain loads.30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years IMR-4895 muzzle...
Norman Manley International Airport Covid Testing Contact Number,
Leighton Park School Staff,
Evergreen Homes Floor Plans,
Huntingtown High School Mr Mullins,
Articles M