4 0 obj This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. 5.I then shoot 1 round of each load at its own target (round robin ) cycling through the loads for 8 rounds each. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. 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. I dont want to order book online if it does not cover Garands data. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. brass. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). <> It also lists service rifle data in .223. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. suitable for M1 Garand rifles that have been rechambered in the 7.62 NATO round. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. 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. Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. 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. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. 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. M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data 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. 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. Today, Lake City match ammo is treasured for what it is, and this expedient is less common. than Varget that are listed below. This is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. 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. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. 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. Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. Their assessment of the carbine and the Thompson was less than complimentary compared to the modern M4 5.56mm carbine they were issued. 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. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Sight Tools, Rimfire Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. All primers were Winchester large rifle. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. 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. There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. 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. 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. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 pills a whirl. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. The operating rod (and subsequently the bolt) then returns to its original position. This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. Images 11 If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. 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. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. For powder, I decided to branch out and give VihtaVuori N150 a try. Chamber Test If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. 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. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. Hello guys, I just started reloading for my garand and i have a few questions. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. 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. I am a life long hunter and staunch supporter of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. 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. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. 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 . m1 grand service rifle load data starting loads maximum loads bullet weight powder dia. 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. exceed the Maximum loads! M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. stream Images 10 All velocities were established with the powder positioned to the rear of the case. This opens the possibility of metering charges and maybe even complete production on a progressive press. yT;F}{mNjom#Jgk;W6f;E^`M]| N& ,q0Mm|}]/ww,f_Cx n*c+~_&XqNdtXahHD''c- E4Jw_}}?!Xl7f^T1]',J>Ld 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? All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. Without any opinion offered by the author, these young men and women recognized the Garand as a tremendous battle rifle that deserves our respect. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. My personal rifle is not a wartime rifle, but a rebuild comprised primarily of Beretta parts. 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. 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. I would not wish to seat a Match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? This load can be a few tenths either way and still produce exceptional results. Never exceed the Maximum loads! ;q;&z I erred on the side of caution. ). AR Page THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. This Load Data taken from the 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. 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. The goal was to find the sweet spot for powder performance with good accuracy and reliable function. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. 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. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. 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. The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. I will be getting into reloading for my Garand and 5.56 I cant really find anything local that has some Garand specific loads? There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) Needless to say, they also do beautifully well in pump-action rifles like the Remington 6, 76, 760 and 7600. Hv/? <> The locking handling is pressed to the rear with the back of the hand and allowed to fly forward, loading the rifle. In any case, I tend to fire old 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. [~y?swl ~Tk%j"{x]rcz6yP';8bl`0VW{;=M1]?j6R}'8-z+f?(h I also enjoy collecting historic firearms and recently started reloading ammunition. Actually the Sierra manual goes up to 52.1gr of 4064 for a 150gr bullet. Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." The Small Game or Gallery" Load There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer 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. 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. 4. The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. 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. This group was fired at 100 yards after working up the load at 50 yards. Headspace Information Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. Primers At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. It is a good rifle but not too valuable to fire. % a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! All primers were Winchester large rifle. endobj When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. Among Garands assignments was the development of a semiautomatic infantry rifle, and the resulting M1 was finally approved in 1936. In this instance, however, commercial Federal cases used for the handloads averaged 7 grains heavier than G.I. Those powders have given The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. Copyright 2023 KVAR. 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. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. The Hornady 7th edition does have a Garand section as EC said and it also lists the powders that Big Gun mentioned. When the Garand was first introduced, many bemoaned the fact that the Garand was not a tack driver in the same manner as the Springfield bolt action rifle. 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. However, it took many years for its . The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. 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. 2 0 obj The general rule I like is to use powders faster Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. The all around best Make sure that your cartridge length does not exceed your magazine length. 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. Don't Lose Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. oal start chg start fps start press. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. 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