m1 garand ammo.

[treboris]

every says you cant use modern ammo in a garand. just curious if i wanna start reloading my 30.06 brass do i need special powder or what?

[vim]

Here's a thread (http://www.odcmp.org/new_forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=8645) on reloading the Garand. Here's what I think is the best advice from it:

"My recommendation is to get a reloading manual that has info on reloading for a Garand. Many published loads for .30-06 are not proper for a Garand because its gas system is very particular in what it likes as far burn rates."

[mac266]

I just bought the newest Hornady loading manual (7th edition I think) because it has a special section on loading for the Garand. I highly recommend doing the same.

[johnnyj2763]

[Pepsi]I use 48.3 grains of IMR 4064 powder with a 150 grain BTHP bullet. Very accurate load. Don't use Federal primers though as they are too soft and can double or have a slamfire in your M1. Good idea to get advice from other shooters. Enjoy!

[10x]

If you are going to use factory ammo, check with the manufacturer to see if it is compatible with an M1.

4895 and 4064 powders are the best for M1 loads, if you are making your own.

I like 48 grains of 4064 behind a 168 grain match bullet.

[rondog]

47 grains of IMR4895, 150 gr. FMJ .308 bullet, CCI #34 primers. Powder and primers can be bought from Powder Valley, but might involve a wait, and surplus pulled bullets can be bought from polygunbag.com or Widener's.

[Birddog1911]

If your in the Springs, Hickman Rifles has #34 primers in stock most of the time.


47 grains of IMR4895, 150 gr. FMJ .308 bullet, CCI #34 primers. Powder and primers can be bought from Powder Valley, but might involve a wait, and surplus pulled bullets can be bought from polygunbag.com or Widener's.

[jmg8550]

Pick up the newest issue of M1 Magazine. It has lots of very good info on all things M1. As far as special factory ammo... highly recommended or you'll bend your op-rod. And don't shoot anything heavier than 180 grain bullets without installing an adjustable gas plug. Hornady makes ammo specially formulated for M1's. If you reload. Trim your brass every time and make sure your primers are set correctly. No high primers. I personally use either Wolf or CCI #34 primers in my M1 and my M1A. Some people say to use small base dies, but I use normal full length dies and have no troubles. Just make sure the headspace int the dies is set up correctly. Happy shooting!

[ccrain]

Especially for M1 Garands.

"Loaded to moderate pressures and specially engineered for use in the M1 Garand rifle. Affordable and reliable, it's ideal for practice and competition. Loaded with 150-gr. FMJ bullets. With every bulk purchase, receive a new Dry-Storage Box, a $14.99 value.
Available:

100 rounds and one Dry-Storage Box
200 rounds and one Dry-Storage Box "

But about $1 per round!