Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. Powder selection is critical. Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. Let me state strongly that this is not the rifle to play with in loading. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. 1 0 obj me my best groups in my M1A. About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. 1e9w ic=W8u/l[ruYc_K:mXBx}ge~>}}!4? I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. Substitute 180 grain Spitzer Flat-based or Boat-tail bullets (i.e., Speer, Sierra or Hornady) in the 180 grain "600 yard" Match load info referenced above. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. 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@, 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. I use this powder in my .30-06 Remington 700 BDL bolt action rifle. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. 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. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! Marlin Lever Guns <> Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. With a minimal instruction period all did well with the World War II battle rifle. Hv/? m1 grand service rifle load data starting loads maximum loads bullet weight powder dia. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. endobj 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. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. It is to be avoided. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. The .30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. 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 #_ This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. I just made up my 1st Garand loads a few weeks ago using data from the Hornady book. ;q;&z 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. 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. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. At the time of this writing, it is the most precise scale that RCBS makes. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. I began with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064. Actually the Sierra manual goes up to 52.1gr of 4064 for a 150gr bullet. 2 0 obj Groups with a rifle such as this were as expected2 to 4 inches average. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. 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. Sight Tools, Rimfire I would not wish to seat a Match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets. 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. This is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. This opens the possibility of metering charges and maybe even complete production on a progressive press. 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. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. 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. This one gave us a nice 1.8-inch 100-yard group on the first try. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. A friend supplied some 200 mixed once-fired Winchester and Federal cases, which was an excellent starting point. JavaScript is disabled. Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. 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. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. Load up and get shooting. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. The bullets never moved during recoil, and I often checked the last bullet in the clip to be certain that my crimp was adequate. 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. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. 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. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. Which brass was best in the long run? M1 Garands This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. 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But accuracy was realized as well. Don't go looking online for load data. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. It's a bit of over kill but I load 16 rounds of each. However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. 4895 goes up to 51.7. M1A, Case A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. 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. 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. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. 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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. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. First, lets look at cartridge cases. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. Press the clip into the rifle and the clip will lock firmly in place. 3 0 obj 4 0 obj Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. Feed angle is not a problem. 4. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. endobj One goal was to produce a reliable load for firing three or four rounds quickly at distant targets. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). 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. 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. Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. Good quality brass is essential. M1 Garands weighed at least 10 pounds with a sling and an eight-round clip. Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. This keeps the muzzle pressure in a tolerable range and won't bend the long operating rod. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. 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. This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! As charge weight and ambient temperature increased, so did barrel temp. 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. Primers There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. 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. During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. 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. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. Page It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the Garand would perform well even on todays battlefield. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. I also enjoy collecting historic firearms and recently started reloading ammunition. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. I was using a 150gr FMJ and Varget. R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." % I 2nd this.. This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. All good rounds start with consistent brass. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. A second very decent CMP rifle delivered 2.0-inch groups on demand. My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. Results with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, probably because of the quality of the Berger bullets. Tagged: .30-06, Springfield, Service Rifle, M2 Ball, M72 Match, M1 Garand, .30-06 Springfield Part 3 - Long Distance Rifle Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 1 - Hunting Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. Warning: Powders such as IMR-4350, IMR-4831, H-4831 and others with similar burning rates, cause short cyclings, increased recoil, erratic port pressure and accelerated wear in an M1.They should never be used to reload any cartridge intended to be . The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. <>>> Tom is a retired engineer who is always busy with several personal engineering projects, including an elk-retrieval system for his pickups trailer hitch, so he was not adverse to loaning me his Garand to work up some handloads. For this reason, the M1 often gets a rap as being inaccurate, and this has always bothered me.Looking down at my post-Korean War M1, I decided it was time to see exactly how much accuracy I could squeeze out of it and set out on yet another handloading adventure. NOTE: <> I have long suspected the reason so many post-World War II gun writers stated accurate loads were usually found a few grains below listed maximum was the abundance of military surplus 4895. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. Headspace Information Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! 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. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. I erred on the side of caution. As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. You cannot produce loads that lap at the heels of the .300 Magnum as you may with a bolt action rifle. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. 2 0 obj I cannot comment on problem powders and bullet weights, because I took the route of researching my choices and avoided trouble. This is the faster WC852, so it should be OK in the Garand. 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. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. psi/cup 150 gr. When firing offhand, the gilt-edged accuracy of one load or the other did not matter as much, but when firing from the benchrest, the differences in load accuracy became apparent. 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. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . 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 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. 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. The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. Make sure that your cartridge length does not exceed your magazine length. Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. The locking handling is pressed to the rear with the back of the hand and allowed to fly forward, loading the rifle. At this time, ammunition wasnt quite what it was today, with a large bit of it being nothing more than repackaged surplus. There is more to the equation than the bullet! and M1A (M14) service rifles. This page is an attempt at providing The 308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) loadings should be There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. Today, Lake City match ammo is treasured for what it is, and this expedient is less common. 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. OAL START CHG START FPS START 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. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. 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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