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M1 Garand load info
jonk
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I have a bunch of 147 and 150gr FMJ BT bullets. I am getting a Garand and would like to load some with these bullets. I have never loaded for a Garand before; I know you don't want to use too heavy a bullet (no problem) or too slow a powder or damage could result. Anyone know where to get some good loads?
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"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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M2 ball (30-06) specifactions
2740fps (+-30fps @ 78ft)
50,000psi
152-3 gr bullet
IMR-4895 50gr
WC852 50gr
CMR-100 45gr
M72 Match (30-06) specifactions
2640fps (+-30fps @ 78ft)
50,000psi
175.5-3 gr bullet
IMR-4895 50gr
48-49 gr of IMR-4064 works good in my garand, with a 150 gr Nosler bullet. (Nosler #4 shows a max of 52gr of 4064)
Medimum rate powder and 2700-2750 fps should give you the best results with the bullets your using.
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Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
davem3
the rifle prefers a 165-168 grain bullet. My garand performs best with a moderately hot load.
My best test numbers are as follow.
1 inch group at 100 yds.
Sierra 165 g boat tail hollow point with 47 grains imr 4895
case sized to 2.485 " and overall length 3.214
This load also performs at less than 1" in my M77
ruger 30-06
I believe 150 grain should be fine, but I should tell
you that unless you get quality bullets, you may see
groups of anywhere from 3 to 8 inches at 100 yds.
If you want accuracy, get all the same brand brass, used is fine, weigh every charge to exactly the same, size to exactly the same cart length, seat the bullets so they are exactly centered, and test 4-5 or more trial loads to see what your rifle likes best.
I load 6 to 10 rounds of each load. Get zeroed with cheap crap,
then test for grouping. Doesn't matter where they hit on the paper, as long as the grouping demonstrates the bullet performance.
Fine tune the sights after your favorite load is accomplished.
They will all be a little different.
Do NOT allow those fmjs to make you believe the rifle is
inaccurate. Decent components are a must.
My experience with inexpensive ammo or components forced
me to leave all the cheap stuff alone. I absolutely can't
stand to shoot crap that hits all over the place.
( It costs only about 5 bucks a box for superb ammunition.)
Each one a work of art.
Hope that helps.
Eric
thats'me
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Good luck, Joe
davem3