The hornady reloading book has a special section in the back. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. This is a discussion on reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a within the ammunition forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. I have loaded for the garand for over 40 years and ive never had a slam fire. The essential m1 garand and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. All loads use cci br210 primers, with single exception noted. The m14 complete assembly guide the key to support and maintenance of your m14m1a rifle by walt kuleck and clint mckee. You will find the powder selections limited and a bit down loaded from bolt gun 3006 loads to exactly match the gas pressure required by the garand. This is a discussion on imr4895 load for m1 garand within the m1 garand accuracy forums, part of the rifle forum category. I have been researching load data for my new to me garand and found many times recommendations that no powder slower than imr4320 and no faster than imr3031 be used in a garand. If you look in the hornady reloading manual, 6th edition page 418, there is a complete section on m1 garand loads. They should never be used to reload any cartridge intended to be. The m1 garand is a wonderfully historical piece in a popular caliber.
Any and all equipment, materials, and data mentioned on our boards are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to promote or endorse any particular products or technique. Garand section in hornady manual archive cmp forums. I shoot several m1 garand rifles and run the high power rifle matches at my gun club every month. Never like to go all the way to max loads on a garand receiver. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand. The m1a a springfield armorytrademarked designation for the civilian version of the m14 is the most widespread m14 action used by recreational and competition shooters in the united states. The hornady does have an m1 specific chapter, but hodgdon 150 grain data will do as well. Ive heard the warnings of lots of folks who claim you should never shoot any commercial 3006, and only feed your garands m2 ball, but this seems a bit extreme sounding. I recently came into the possession of a garand in the 5.
Serious milsurp rifle shooters shopping for m1 garand ammo rely on m2 ball. The answer is, yes, you can another attitude is, ive shot rounds through mine without. The essential m1 garand book by jim thompson official. Best reload data for m1 garand 3006 specific loads. But just in case, here are some ways to troubleshoot the garand. The first selfloading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust m1 garand survived the tests of battle from world war ii to vietnam. Heres the developers having fun with a real life m1 garand. It is currently at the gunsmith getting a new criterion 3006 110 twist gi contour barrel installed plus a trigger job. The m1 garand weapon book 16 english edition ebook. Here are some loadings that work well in our m1 or 03 springfield rifles, now that the cmp is nolonger issuing ammo at the line, enjoy. On their m1 garand they used wlr winchester large rifle primers as they also did on the tests with a m1a.
Knowing what is a reasonable expectation is also helpful to avoid overly enthusiastic demands. But like the post before says i pay special attention to primer pocket and the seating of the primer. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. This page is an attempt at providing some information as to service rifle hand loading for rifles like the m1 garand and m1a m14 service rifles. Ive switched from extrudedrod to ball type powder, for my m1 garand reloads.
The most prevalent is, you just cant do that, can you. It was the main battle rifle of world war ii and the korean war, and also saw service in vietnam. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four. Im now experimenting with aa2520 and win748 and both large rifle standard and large rifle magnum primers. My garand match load is 46gr wuth a 155gr nosler custom comp bullet. Garand safe powders fall in the burning speeds between imr3031 and imr4320. It differs from the m1 garand in several aspects, not the least of which is the fact that the garand is chambered in. I have just started down the reloading path and just sized my first cases this week.
In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and national match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable. The m1 garand rifle officially the united states rifle, caliber. The m1 was still in use in large numbers until 1976 and today it is mainly used for drill purposes or in the hand of collectors. The m1 garand is still in use in the philippines in the civilian auxiliary forces geographical unit cafgu and the civilian volunteer organization. When reading this post i checked a hornady handbook since they have service rifle data. In an m1 going much higher is neither needed or recommended. The m1 garand gave us infantrymen a marked edge during world war ii. Reloading for the m1 garand w 168 gr pills just registered and wanted to say hi and ask a reloading question for the m1 garand.
Carbine shooting with accuracy including how to deal with some specific problems february 2007 knowing what to expect from a used usgi caliber 30 m1 carbine is a beginning point to shooting with acceptable accuracy. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. This is a discussion on reloading the 3006 for an m1 garand within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a page. Lastly, in any semiauto, the choice between fl and ns is no choice at all. The rifle is in very good shape, aside from a battered stock, and appears to have been fired very little. I know that imr 4895 is a good powder for it, but i am thinking of. Imr4895, imr4064 with no powder recommended slower than imr4320. I looked at a hornady book today and they do not list imr 4895 for use in the 150 grain bullet weight. Please follow this link to complete a 3 question survey to. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but i am still fairly new to reloading. It lists bullet weights from 150 to 178 grains, and slightly lighter max charge weights that wont bend the op rod on your rifle.
A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors jim thompson on. Its more versatile than any bullet or powder makers book. The book documents garands production and issue both in the u. When reloading for the m1 it is important not to load ammo that will overgas the system. Jean le baptiste cantius garand was a frenchcanadian born near st. Does anyone know what the maximum safe pressure is for the m1 garand for reloads. I know i have to use the clubsupplied ammo, but id also like to shoot 150168 grain jacketed bullets. My first shot out of a garand typically has a little lower poi than the rest of my shots. Reloading for the m1 garand ive switched from extrudedrod to ball type powder, for my m1 garand reloads. Books with data for the m1 garand hey guys, im looking for a manual that has data for the m1 garand. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. Reloading for a m1 garand the national match the high road. To cycle the m1 garand, the shooter pulls back on the bolt until the action locks open.
How to reload your own ammo for the m1 garand youtube. Besides, theres precious little youd ever want to do with an m1 that a 175 wont accomplish with ease. Just a few facts and considerations you need to make when rolling your own ammo for the m1 garand service rifle. Reloading the 3006 for a m1 garand if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Many are under the impression that all 3006 is ok in the garand. I need to load up some m2 ball clone ammo for my garand.
During world war i, the united states army experimented with a number of different machine gun designs, and the news. All of my loads have been tested in my m1 grand and work for me. A few hiccups and the first process needs to be completed on an rcbs rock chucker supreme, but we. The m1 garand weapon book 16 kindle edition by thompson, leroy, dennis, peter, gilliland, alan.
The m1 garand and its gas system was designed to operate with m1 ball ammo. Sell and buy firearms, accessories, collectibles such as handguns, shotguns, pistols, rifles and all hunting outdoor accessories. I have a large lot of m2 casings for my m1 that i would like to start processing. Also, the maximum charge of h4895 in a garand should be a might bit lower than what a typical reloading manual will list as a max load. An 8round enbloc clip is inserted into the rifle and depressed downward until it locks into the rifle.
I want to shoot it in some of the local jc garand matches. For expert m1 garand shooters, please shooters forum. Loading and shooting the m1 garand the reloaders network. Lots of chatter on the web but if anyone actually loads for the m1 i have need. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. The best bullets are in the 150173 grain also ball area. I know pressure is important and this rifle is 1943 winchester so i. The m1 garand weapon thompson, leroy, dennis, peter, gilliland, alan. Most quoted reason being the gas volume at the gas port is appropriate for the gas operating system with these powders. The search for an answer has led me here to this forum. Recently, i have been firing the old warhorse more often and find the garand a wellmannered rifle well worthy of some effort in mastering. The first selfloading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust m1. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition.
It was the first semiautomatic rifle generally issued to any infantry. M1 garand m10 cleaning rod complete sealed in tube 1960s unissued new old stock nos the m1 garand complete assembly guide how to build your own m1 garand by walt kuleck with clint mckee. Find new and used guns for sale at the largest online gun auction site gunbroker. M1 garand reloading book or data source shooters forum. The m1 garand was a game changer for wwii, still a very popular collectors item, still a nice shooting and accurate rifle. In this video from the pointofaim bench, we are taking a look at working up testing loads for my m1 garand. Reloading guidelines for m1 garand m2 ball ammo shooters forum. The extra flame gives a complete powder burn which is highly imperative with varget. I thought that was the predominant powder for the m1 with the 150 grain that replicates the ball ammo. There is no reason not to enjoy firing your garand with sensible handloads. Nov 19, 2006 from the upcoming xbox 360 game brothers in arms. As supplies of m2 ball ammo dwindle, knowing what m1 garand ammo you can safely fire in your military surplus rifle is critical. Please follow this link to complete a 3 question survey to help us improve our videos. Powders such as imr4350, imr4831, h4831 and others with similar burning rates, cause short cyclings, increased recoil, erratic port pressure and accelerated wear in an m1.
There is already free reloading data available but buying the hornady load book gives you more options. M1 garand 1936 to 1957 6th edition by joe poyer craig riesch. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the m1 garand rifle. Reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a this is a discussion on reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a within the ammunition forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. The military teams went to vented gas plugs on m1s to bleed off excessive port pressures which is what i ran into with my tanker garand having the gas port 6 inches closer to the chamber gave me way too much port pressure with stardard loads of 4895. Learn more about the m1 garand rifle or related history and technology. Start reading the m1 garand weapon book 16 on your kindle in under a minute. Jul 12, 2012 the book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the u. I use lake city or greek brass all case prep is the same, i have not seen any real differance between commercial or military brass in 30. According to my data book, ive fired about 3,500 rounds through this rifle. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Also gives some insights into the m1a springfield, which we have and is essentially a perfected garand. Also that the rifle was designed for powders in the medium burn range like many of those mentioned here. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the m1 garand weapon book 16.
The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started by noahbodyimportant, jun 20, 2012. Reloading the m1 garand accurate mr3100 is fine which is basically 4831. Maximum safe pressure for the m1 garand the high road. Imho though, thats a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using imr4064. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. The garand is great too, and is one of my favorite shooters. Eight rounds was not much magazine capacity for a selfloading rifle, thus requiring frequent reloading in combat. The m1 and the k98 are both effiecent, accurate, and powerful rifles. The sled is inserted into the mag well of the m1 garand, and stays in place until removed manually. I have been reloading for years and i tried a lot of different combinations. The best powder for the beginner reloader of a m1 garand is h4895, since this powder is an analog of the millitary powder the garand was designed for. I personally have had slam fire and double and triple fire with federal 210m primers. I made a deal with a buddy to buy his m1 garand which i should be picking up next weekend.
The m1 garand by leroy thompson, peter dennis, alan gilliland. Does anyone have a good source they would recommend buying or accessing to start reloading for my garand. Gents, need opinions on using reloder 15 in the m1, 155gr and 168gr bthp, hornady and nosler bullets. History of development and production, 1900 through 2 september 1945 by scott a duff jan 1, 1996 4. M1 garand book by nra, very nice, great information us m1. One thing to keep in mind is the m1 garand was developed for m1 ball 174 gr boattail, not the 148gr m2 ball. I like shooting the 98 over the garand though because i dont have to worry about m1 thumb. I find i dont have any 4895, but three cans 1 full and 2 partial of 3031. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Reloading the 3006 for a m1 garand gunboards dot com. In addition to the hornady manual, the march 1986 american rifleman magazine, one of the nras magazines, has a wonderful article by john r. M1 garand reloading is there any mystery or esoteric knowledge to this.
Downloads page chamber test loading precision m1 garands powder primers sight tools rimfire images 10 images 11 images 12 images the 45 page the big dig scales m1a case temps dont lose pc psu data. We take a look at the powder choices and the projectile we. Written by sierra bullets ballistic technician robert treece after world war i, army ordnance studied all the equipment used in that worldwide conflict. I, like many others, have a collection of the fun rifles like the m1 etc. Carefully maintained, cleaned, and lubricated, it should give you no problems. This load is the standard military load from the 40s. Beware of using the data in most reloading data books. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. Reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand rifle at k. Hey guys, im looking for a manual that has data for the m1 garand.
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