You are using an out of date browser. This led to more research, and it turns out the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II. Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. My range day was a dream come true for load development. The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. 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. Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. 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. The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. 3 0 obj More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. The expensive Norma brass worked well. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! But accuracy was realized as well. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) 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. Worked very well. Images 11 All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the Garand would perform well even on todays battlefield. 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 Feed angle is not a problem. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. I began by ordering a set of small base dies fromRBCS. 1 0 obj 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. I began with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some 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 M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. M1 garand, Bullet jump/ reloading data 08-15-2018, 01:43 PM. 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. <>/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. 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. 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. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. 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. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. 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. 2 0 obj 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. It is a good rifle but not too valuable to fire. Its magazine can be topped off; however . 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 ! Hello guys, I just started reloading for my garand and i have a few questions. endobj I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. I enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. 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. Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. i use 48.2 grains of IMR4064 for a 150 grain bullet and that's for my bolt action Rem700. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. 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. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data 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. <>>> A U.S. Rifle M1 Garand manufactured by H&R Firearms and chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch barrel (1:10 twist) was used to test all loads. It may not display this or other websites correctly. However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. Don't go looking online for load data. My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. 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. 5.I then shoot 1 round of each load at its own target (round robin ) cycling through the loads for 8 rounds each. In addition to the company's new scale, I opted for its new dies that also carry the MatchMaster moniker. Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. 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. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. Once the well-worn domestic brass and foreign produced brass were weeded out, the Garand began to deliver good results. The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. % !K Y&{v.9? As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. 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. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. This keeps the muzzle pressure in a tolerable range and won't bend the long operating rod. get a reloading book. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. 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. There is more to the equation than the bullet! 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 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. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. 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. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. 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. 4 0 obj M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. <>>> a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. 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Hornady's 10th edition manual shows a load using IMR 4064 under 150 to 155 grain bullets in the 30-06 Springfield section but not the M1 Garand section. Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. 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My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. For bullets, we decided to give the new Berger Hybrid Target 168-gr. (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! endobj All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. However, through good maintenance, cleaning and cooling procedures, it still gauges just shy of 3 at the muzzle with a throat erosion slightly below a 5. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. 1 0 obj 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. A good, tight crimp was used. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. 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. 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. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. 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. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . i would be afraid of over pressure for an M1 Garand using 50.0 grains of IMR4064 with a 150 grain bullet. M1 Garand Clip Pouches $26.99 at Brownells.com. 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. % 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. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. 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. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. As a backup, I tested several of the most promising loads in my vintage Steyr .30-06 bolt gun. The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk 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. Groups with a rifle such as this were as expected2 to 4 inches average. Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. Temps An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. Of course that's for a standard 30-06 load. Take note that this is not the first time that I have experienced this. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. 2 0 obj Good quality brass is essential. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. We primed these cases with CCI BR2 benchrest primers, because I have always found these to be the most consistent and reliable in anything that I have ever loaded. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. <> stream As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. Just don't try to drive the bullets too fast and the thread above about staying below 180 grain bullets is good . Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. (However, Garands son John reportedly pronounced. 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. All primers were Winchester large rifle. The rifle is accurate enough that the pursuit of an accuracy load was worthwhile. Those powders have given 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. [_ 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 A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. Which brass was best in the long run? 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. Here, the gases meet a long-stroke piston attached to the operating rod, which is pushed rearward by the force of this high-pressure gas. x}[q -QH@};ty02'?XEQbH~ 9]kWQ,.V|>Zf_-vz-Mkvo'_{??zW_e_6}g}G??W_l/~~w 0}sZ+,S~9=o/WpO?Lowh}_dk3s=~ *tX}t #_ I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. 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. 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. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. Many of the young men were military officers. Don't Lose Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. For powder, I decided to branch out and give VihtaVuori N150 a try. 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. Powder There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. 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. I literally cannot prep HXP surplus brass to this level of consistency. Never You have fewer options. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. 4. Headspace Information NOTE: The goal was to find the sweet spot for powder performance with good accuracy and reliable function. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. HPBT MatchKing. The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. Sight Tools, Rimfire It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. This page is an attempt at providing Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. The basic load carried by an infantryman was 88 rounds an eight-round clip in the rifle, and 80 more in a bandolier. This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. brass. 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