If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. Among Garands assignments was the development of a semiautomatic infantry rifle, and the resulting M1 was finally approved in 1936. The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]| N& ,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld 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. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. 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. H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. 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. endobj Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. My best group was .62" (1.24 MOA) at 45.00 grains. The 45 Page The bullets never moved during recoil, and I often checked the last bullet in the clip to be certain that my crimp was adequate. Never exceed the Maximum loads! 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. Copyright 2023 KVAR. It also lists service rifle data in .223. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. 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. 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. A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. 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. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 The original 1906 service load used a 150-grain flatbase spitzer at 2,700 fps the same ammunition Theodore Roosevelt used. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. 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. At the time of this writing, it is the most precise scale that RCBS makes. 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. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. <>>> Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. stream Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. As we weighed a sample of 20 cases, we recorded no more than a 1.1-grain extreme spread with our lightest case weighing 187.8 and our heaviest only 188.9. endobj Powder selection is critical. and M1A (M14) service rifles. 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. This opens the possibility of metering charges and maybe even complete production on a progressive press. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. The hybrid secant/tangent ogive on these boat-tailed beauties makes them less dependent on their positional relationship with the barrel's lands. Headspace Information 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. Hv/? A second very decent CMP rifle delivered 2.0-inch groups on demand. I was using a 150gr FMJ and Varget. 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. 1 0 obj 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. 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. In this instance, however, commercial Federal cases used for the handloads averaged 7 grains heavier than G.I. 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. Worked very well. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. 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. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. All primers were Winchester large rifle. The result may be a slam fire. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. I use this powder in my .30-06 Remington 700 BDL bolt action rifle. ;q;&z This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. Images 10 COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. brass. The Big Dig You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. Never ever load a cartridge in the chamber and then allow the bolt to fly forward! c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. 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@, . 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. Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. 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. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. My thinking is that the starting load is probably . Another load target was accuracy at 100 yards. Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. Try the following data: 180 gr. 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 "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! 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. Sadly, when you talk to some folks who reload for this old warhorse, they still opt for those same bulk bullets and surplus powder today! 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. Temps 4895 goes up to 51.7. These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. 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. ). Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. WxM wpX[&nbO1;7{;7wqf]RK/o[x i'i=&fP,:\y~l->6V_}nzm~;M?e__]4%|$m{Drq]]*8N jr!:6%U[Moc}p}yp]w8+v^ma?CcWn}'ltb^}.~n(EhEE0P#} mmgY.+}ra8'9`oL|x(t{Tr.3x. 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All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. You cannot work up 110-grain high-velocity varmint loads, and you cannot work up 220-grain bullet heavyweight loads. The groups were fired in three-shot groups at 100 yards. My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. 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. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. You can mess up a good gun by not loading for them right. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. me my best groups in my M1A. HPBT MatchKing. The general rule I like is to use powders faster . Reduced Recoil Rifle Load Data. You have fewer options. 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. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. <> 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. Page (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. get a reloading book. If you would have told me that my cell phone would be involved in dumping powder charges, I would have never believed it. The operating rod (and subsequently the bolt) then returns to its original position. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. 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. endobj Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. Take note that this is not the first time that I have experienced this. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! 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. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. These dies size the cartridge case to a minimum tolerance. IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. 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. [~y?swl ~Tk%j"{x]rcz6yP';8bl`0VW{;=M1]?j6R}'8-z+f?(h The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. ammunition. Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. Pw(&8#P7PqHpZQd-k]F8m295).smy]S:`:\3Xi?= OEX!~$HtAAjV$o rr OII`,z!nS$`N\PyL$>izmHm:IHN^Gz" MrefgM"*'b'Ezj^zEH)EX%>)cmsh9,Gu=d2PLn4j%-ZyFuBFaV I?K}RRc\8h,%fR;XzT@B1{6bV7! ZREB@19V%a.M;D6ljFz+2:#/?7w&w9!U$. 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. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. 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. 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. At this time, ammunition wasnt quite what it was today, with a large bit of it being nothing more than repackaged surplus. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. 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 THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. They work like a champ! brass, and not just .30-06 but 7.62x51 NATO cases used in .308 and .358 Winchester rifles, but in this instance the Federal brass turned out to be heavier than Tom Bookers 200-grain military cases, averaging 207 grains. 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. i would be afraid of over pressure for an M1 Garand using 50.0 grains of IMR4064 with a 150 grain bullet. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. 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. You are not likely to produce the best results with foreign surplus loads or even our own generic ammunition. 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. On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. Without any opinion offered by the author, these young men and women recognized the Garand as a tremendous battle rifle that deserves our respect. Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. Never The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. 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. Read them. JavaScript is disabled. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find 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. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. These are accurate loads and I can shoot. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. Which brass was best in the long run? Below you'll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. 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. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. Varget proved to be the most accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the rifles owner. However, unlike several other DuPont IMR powders developed during the 1930s, IMR-4895 was not available to handloaders until the late 1940s, when Bruce Hodgdon bought railroad cars full of war surplus IMR-4895 and sold it as H-4895. The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. Service Rifle Loadings, Downloads The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. Results with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, probably because of the quality of the Berger bullets. These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. But accuracy was realized as well. Suggestions There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. (However, Garands son John reportedly pronounced. Feed angle is not a problem. Hello guys, I just started reloading for my garand and i have a few questions. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. 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. I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. 1 0 obj psi/cup 150 gr. One goal was to produce a reliable load for firing three or four rounds quickly at distant targets. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. 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. 2 0 obj It is to be avoided. The locking handling is pressed to the rear with the back of the hand and allowed to fly forward, loading the rifle. You can get a can for about $150.00, much less than your repair bill may be, and this is the powder for a Garand. <> This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. M1 Garands I made a few mesurements inside the camber using Hornady OAL gauge, and I got 2.805, thats where the lands starts. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. It is a good rifle but not too valuable to fire. However, it took many years for its . This led to more research, and it turns out the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. The maximum bullet weight of M1 ammunition was a maximum of 174.5 grains but could be as much as 3 grains lighter. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some endobj M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. I understood two things after beginning the load process. 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. 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. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. 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. Case Gauges Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! endobj While the below listed loading tables clearly show a wide range of powders for I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. Quality control is excellent. 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. Those powders have given Thanks for watching. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. A good, tight crimp was used. The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. Other than that, we didn't venture too far outside typical reloading gear.The components that were available to use also depicted decades of product development. than Varget that are listed below. Actually the Sierra manual goes up to 52.1gr of 4064 for a 150gr bullet. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. Barrel 's lands as light as 149 grains quality of the systemwithout battering the rifle means carefully handloads... These are getting old and difficult to come by many handloaders did find the finest with. Our own generic ammunition forward, loading the rifle was purchased from CMP years. Through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand section of the systemwithout battering the rifle means crafted. 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