This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. 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. Powders include Accurate, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Alliant Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. Suggestions However, I believe every firearm deserves all the help it can get. Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. 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. x}[q -QH@};ty02'?XEQbH~ 9]kWQ,.V|>Zf_-vz-Mkvo'_{??zW_e_6}g}G??W_l/~~w 0}sZ+,S~9=o/WpO?Lowh}_dk3s=~ *tX}t #_ Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. Contact Form 7 or GravityForms plugin is required! 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. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. I've always been told to reduce loads for commercial brass by 1.5 grains when using military brass (supposedly less volume) but weighing the brass shows little difference in weight, so I don't think the capacity is really any different. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. PSI/CUP . <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Page Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. endobj oal start chg start fps start press. 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. (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! Powder A second very decent CMP rifle delivered 2.0-inch groups on demand. 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. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. 3 0 obj Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. 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. than Varget that are listed below. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. Which brass was best in the long run? Note: COL should be set per bullet manufacturer's loading manual recommendation, not to exceed 3.340". The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! i use 48.2 grains of IMR4064 for a 150 grain bullet and that's for my bolt action Rem700. 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. General George Patton famously called it The greatest battle implement ever devised., Apparently, however, those who call the rifle the Garand usually mispronounce the name, saying guh-ROND. According to people who knew him, including General Julius Hatcher, Garands name actually rhymed with errand, with the accent on the first syllable. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. This Load Data taken from the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. 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. IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. First, lets look at cartridge cases. 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! Mind you, that an overthrow with this dispenser is only 0.02 of a grain-or essentially 2 kernels of powder. 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. With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. Many of the young men were military officers. For powder, I decided to branch out and give VihtaVuori N150 a try. Marlin Lever Guns 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. In any case, I tend to fire old loads. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. 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. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. Cartridges Using bullets from Hornady A-Max or BTHP. Look up loading for the Garand, M1-a on the net. A friend supplied some 200 mixed once-fired Winchester and Federal cases, which was an excellent starting point. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. % 2 0 obj All that was required was a quick run through the sizing die and a light chamfer and deburr of the case mouths. endobj suitable for M1 Garand rifles that have been rechambered in the 7.62 NATO round. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. 1e9w ic=W8u/l[ruYc_K:mXBx}ge~>}}!4? To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. All primers were Winchester large rifle. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. There is some factory-loaded ammo made specifically for the M1 Garand, and you'd be well-advised to stick with it. 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. It is to be avoided. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? Mechanically speaking, this would categorize it as a CMP Service Grade." This is the faster WC852, so it should be OK in the Garand. During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. At this time, ammunition wasn't quite what it was today, with. Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. endobj Its magazine can be topped off; however . NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. 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. After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. The result may be a slam fire. For this reason, the M1 often gets a rap as being inaccurate, and this has always bothered me.Looking down at my post-Korean War M1, I decided it was time to see exactly how much accuracy I could squeeze out of it and set out on yet another handloading adventure. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. 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. Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. The en block clip used with the Garand is among the most trouble-free feed devices ever developed. Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. Thats OK as far as it goes, but these are getting old and difficult to come by. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand The Big Dig x}]6n}^Ut@Q$9H=izi Sight Tools, Rimfire stream The all around best I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. nos bt 150 varget .308" 3.250" 47.0 2808 42600 cup 47.8 2842 44100 cup 150 gr. 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. 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. Thanks for watching. There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. 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. However, it took many years for its . In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. We were blessed with 60-degree weather and only a five MPH wind, and at my back at that. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. NOTE: This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. 1 0 obj The 45 Page 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. The groups were fired in three-shot groups at 100 yards. I went by the book. Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! I am a life long hunter and staunch supporter of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. These powders enjoy a burn rate in the middle range, neither the fastest burning nor slowest. The rationale of this format relies on blank spaces to describe parts rather than standard choices to be checked off or circled. 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. . The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 "Permanent damage can occur while shooting standard factory loaded 30-06 ammunition in the M1 Garand," said Dave Emary, Hornady Chief Ballistic Scientist. Be sure to enter theNES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***. A good, tight crimp was used. M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data The Small Game or Gallery" Load Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. 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. endobj and M1A (M14) service rifles. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. 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. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. I would not wish to seat a Match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets. I was pleased to find out that the manual had specific Garand Data. 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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