Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. Suggestions 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. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. ); maximum case length: 2.494"; trim to length: IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! 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 gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. A good, tight crimp was used. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. Hv/? H+}fey5j][ue;lyzGZ*cWS %i u
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As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. 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? N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ Just don't try to drive the bullets too fast and the thread above about staying below 180 grain bullets is good . There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." I literally cannot prep HXP surplus brass to this level of consistency. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. Powders include Accurate, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Alliant 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. 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. Load up and get shooting. Images 11 Its magazine can be topped off; however . Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. 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. However, it took many years for its . 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. 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 Feed angle is not a problem. 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. Copyright 2023 KVAR. 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. 4. Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. Service Rifle Loadings, Downloads This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. Don't go looking online for load data. ;q;&z 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. You cannot produce loads that lap at the heels of the .300 Magnum as you may with a bolt action rifle. If you're squeamish or new to reloading, use Winchester Large Rifle) 47.0 grains IMR 4064 Sierra 175 grain MatchKing Overall length 3.340 inches This load, in my M1, duplicates almost perfectly the M72 match load specification with a very low standard deviation. As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. 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. The M1 Garand Data Sheets 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. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Powder selection is critical. nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. 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. This page is an attempt at providing 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. 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. WxM wpX[&nbO1;7{;7wqf]RK/o[x i'i=&fP,:\y~l->6V_}nzm~;M?e__]4%|$m{Drq]]*8N
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Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. If safety alone isn't enough reason to start at the bottom and work up, let accuracy tip the scale. 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. All rights reserved. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. 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. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. Temps Results with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, probably because of the quality of the Berger bullets. Cartridges Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. 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. The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. Barnes X Bullet 150-grain Moly Coat 3.285 OAL, Nosler Partition 168-grain Hollow Point Boattail 3.295 OAL, 1.4 inches (This a super hunting load and a great surprise in the Garand. 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. Don't Lose M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data psi/cup 150 gr. 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. M1 Garands weighed at least 10 pounds with a sling and an eight-round clip. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. 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. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. %
To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. 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. At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. The 308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) loadings should be 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. [_ yj1 "e8!e#sg_/)\Mu}[9aZ%E
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It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. 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. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. 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. 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. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. Loading for semi-automatic rifles is always a delicate dance, as you want your bullet in tight enough that it stays put during cycling and recoil but you want an effortless release for best accuracy. 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. Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. The rationale of this format relies on blank spaces to describe parts rather than standard choices to be checked off or circled. The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. They seemed like a good choice partly because of their weight. endobj
Try the following data: 180 gr. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. The handloads were worked up not only with just accuracy in mind, but also a certain velocity range to avoid overloading the operating rod. 5.I then shoot 1 round of each load at its own target (round robin ) cycling through the loads for 8 rounds each. About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. <>
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The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. 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. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. Scales By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. 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 also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. This allows me to create a more repeatable sight picture, reducing the possibility of this type of shooter error. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. Without any opinion offered by the author, these young men and women recognized the Garand as a tremendous battle rifle that deserves our respect. Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. ZKD~r^u
wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? Let me state strongly that this is not the rifle to play with in loading. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. The all around best I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. suitable for M1 Garand rifles that have been rechambered in the 7.62 NATO round. 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. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. 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. 4 0 obj
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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. 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 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. These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. endobj
The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. 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. This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. Quality control is excellent. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! 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. endobj
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COL = 3.240 to 3.330". I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. 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. 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. I went by the book. The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. 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 There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. 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. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. d
#>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) I was pleased to find out that the manual had specific Garand Data. 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. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Overall cartridge length must be kept at the length of GI ball, but this is no problem with the loads tested. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K This is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. . There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. 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. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. The Hornady 7th edition does have a Garand section as EC said and it also lists the powders that Big Gun mentioned. It also lists service rifle data in .223. 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. A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand Sight Tools, Rimfire 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. The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. stream
The rifle is accurate enough that the pursuit of an accuracy load was worthwhile. 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. 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. This Load Data taken from the Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. Never All primers were Winchester large rifle. !K Y&{v.9? Reduced Recoil Rifle Load Data. The operating rod and gas tube could be damaged by excess pressure. <>>>
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