endobj Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. It is to be avoided. 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. Never ever load a cartridge in the chamber and then allow the bolt to fly forward! Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. 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 . N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ It may not display this or other websites correctly. For bullets, we decided to give the new Berger Hybrid Target 168-gr. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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. Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? The hybrid secant/tangent ogive on these boat-tailed beauties makes them less dependent on their positional relationship with the barrel's lands. 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. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. 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. Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. Images 12 I've been using 45.0 grains of 4895 under a 150gr bullet. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. 4 0 obj 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. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. get a reloading book. Images 11 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. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. 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These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. d #>G%rqsbKVQHphg&8b]5p_ #+ !3a(uPpgFkm5QL 2"/ahiItEz) A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. I went by the book. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. <> Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. 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. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. 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. The set also included the MatchMaster seater die that allowed me to drop bullets into a side window, saving my fingers from the typical pinching. h4895 Reduced Rifle Load. A good, tight crimp was used. A second very decent CMP rifle delivered 2.0-inch groups on demand. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. Reduced Recoil Rifle Load Data. Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. They work like a champ! 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. Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. Wolfe Publishing Company | 2180 Gulfstream Suite A | Prescott, AZ 86301. and M1A (M14) service rifles. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. I understood two things after beginning the load process. The rifle is accurate enough that the pursuit of an accuracy load was worthwhile. The Garand was designed to operate with IMR 4895 powder or its equivalent. 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. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. <>>> A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow How about a finger? endobj Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. Among Garands assignments was the development of a semiautomatic infantry rifle, and the resulting M1 was finally approved in 1936. The .30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. However, I describe the stock as a Tung oil experiment gone horribly wrong." Temps 3 0 obj IMR 4895 -> 47.4 grains (This is below Hodgdon's starting load of 49 grains, but is a typical Garand load charge weight). The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. As a backup, I tested several of the most promising loads in my vintage Steyr .30-06 bolt gun. 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. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. . Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. It's a bit of over kill but I load 16 rounds of each. If safety alone isn't enough reason to start at the bottom and work up, let accuracy tip the scale. "Permanent damage can occur while shooting standard factory loaded 30-06 ammunition in the M1 Garand," said Dave Emary, Hornady Chief Ballistic Scientist. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. Some brass will last three or four loadings, others a few more. i use 48.2 grains of IMR4064 for a 150 grain bullet and that's for my bolt action Rem700. 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. The same caution applies to reloading for the M1 Garand. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. For example, the load data I used came from the M1 Garand section of the Hornady manual. 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. 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. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. 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. 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. <> For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? EC and DiM both suggested 2 great books. This led to more research, and it turns out the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II. Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. Primers The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. 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. After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy with 150-grain bullets, and VV-N150 provided the best groups with 168s. ). In those days, reloading was also in its infancy, and components were typically pull-down bullets and powder. See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. Take note that this is not the first time that I have experienced this. 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. 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