A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. 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. You are not likely to produce the best results with foreign surplus loads or even our own generic ammunition. However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. 4 0 obj With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. 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. Kevin contacted me because hes a Garand shooter. While the below listed loading tables clearly show a wide range of powders for 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. Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. 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. It is to be avoided. They seemed like a good choice partly because of their weight. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. 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. 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. ?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 However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. These dies size the cartridge case to a minimum tolerance. <> The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. These are accurate loads and I can shoot. 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. 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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 Marlin Lever Guns IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). 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. 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. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. Just don't try to drive the bullets too fast and the thread above about staying below 180 grain bullets is good . 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. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. At this time, ammunition wasnt quite what it was today, with a large bit of it being nothing more than repackaged surplus. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. 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. exceed the Maximum loads! 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. Never exceed the Maximum loads! Sight Tools, Rimfire 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. 1 0 obj For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. psi/cup max chg max fps max press. It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. 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. <> 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. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. Many might say that the M1 "won't notice them." We simply must accept that best. Make sure that your cartridge length does not exceed your magazine length. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. 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. This will easily show the powder range that's best for your M1. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. 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. Accurates #2 manual has a whole section covering Garand & AR specifics. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. How about a finger? The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. Don't go looking online for load data. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. Note: COL should be set per bullet manufacturer's loading manual recommendation, not to exceed 3.340". Feed angle is not a problem. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. Many of the young men were military officers. Don't Lose 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. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some They work like a champ! 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. .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. 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. Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. Suggestions The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. powders work much better than others. <>>> Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. If you would have told me that my cell phone would be involved in dumping powder charges, I would have never believed it. 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. NOTE: The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! Pw(&8#P7PqHpZQd-k]F8m295).smy]S:`:\3Xi?= OEX!~$HtAAjV$o rr OII`,z!nS$`N\PyL$>izmHm:IHN^Gz" MrefgM"*'b'Ezj^zEH)EX%>)cmsh9,Gu=d2PLn4j%-ZyFuBFaV I?K}RRc\8h,%fR;XzT@B1{6bV7! ZREB@19V%a.M;D6ljFz+2:#/?7w&w9!U$. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. 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. 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. M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. 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. There is more to the equation than the bullet! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Reloaders Networkfocuses on firearms, shooting sports, reloading, bullet casting, and the related gear and accessories. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. Powders include Accurate, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Alliant All primers were Winchester large rifle. PC PSU Data. ;q;&z There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test 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. 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. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. The result may be a slam fire. 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. 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!\ Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. % During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. It also lists service rifle data in .223. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? Worked very well. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The maximum bullet weight of M1 ammunition was a maximum of 174.5 grains but could be as much as 3 grains lighter. 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. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# ammunition. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. 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. x}]6n}^Ut@Q$9H=izi On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. Those powders have given 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. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! 1e9w ic=W8u/l[ruYc_K:mXBx}ge~>}}!4? Contact Form 7 or GravityForms plugin is required! 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? %PDF-1.5 I will be getting into reloading for my Garand and 5.56 I cant really find anything local that has some Garand specific loads? The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. Primers M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. 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. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. COL = 3.240 to 3.330". This was with the Beretta rifle. I was pleased to find out that the manual had specific Garand Data. The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. Read them. M1 garand, Bullet jump/ reloading data 08-15-2018, 01:43 PM. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. 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. Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. I 2nd this.. Copyright 2023 KVAR. 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. 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. 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. Results with the 168-grain bullets were more consistent overall, probably because of the quality of the Berger bullets. The 308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) loadings should be Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." Temps A friend supplied some 200 mixed once-fired Winchester and Federal cases, which was an excellent starting point. 2 0 obj Good quality brass is essential. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. By extensive, I mean far more than 5,000 rounds have been through it. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. . 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. 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. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 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. endobj This one gave us a nice 1.8-inch 100-yard group on the first try. (However, Garands son John reportedly pronounced. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. My range day was a dream come true for load development. This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. 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. There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. . If safety alone isn't enough reason to start at the bottom and work up, let accuracy tip the scale. Thanks for watching. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. I also decided to limit handloads to two bullets weighing 150 and 168 grains, approximating the bullet weights used during the development of the Garand. 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. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]| N& ,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld 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. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) You have fewer options. Among Garands assignments was the development of a semiautomatic infantry rifle, and the resulting M1 was finally approved in 1936. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. stream 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 powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. 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. The Hornady 7th edition does have a Garand section as EC said and it also lists the powders that Big Gun mentioned. 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. They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA . I also enjoy collecting historic firearms and recently started reloading ammunition. In those days, reloading was also in its infancy, and components were typically pull-down bullets and powder. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. The general rule I like is to use powders faster This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. 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