This load data taken from the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading 9th edition. Imr4895, imr4064 with no powder recommended slower than imr4320. In battle, the manual of arms called for the rifle to be fired until empty, and then rec. Reloading for the m1 garand ammunition and reloading. Developed by john garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935, but regular production began in 1937. The charges listed are meant to approximate the performance of military ammunition using commercial reloading components, including cases. Mount washington rod and gun club membership charter since.
The most prevalent is, you just cant do that, can you. Serious milsurp rifle shooters shopping for m1 garand ammo rely on m2 ball. I have been reloading for the m1 for several years. Reprint of the nras, reloads for the m1 rifle, suggested loading data for m1 rifle.
M1 garand operation and maintenance guide for veteran and. While holding the muzzle below the horizontal, place a round in the chamber and seat it with. Cmp m1 garand south texas marksmanship training center. It has a section specifically dedicated to m1 garand loading. M1 garand ww2 springfield armory bolt heat lot dates. Garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935. Do not use most data you will find for 3006 in standard reloading books. All loads use cci br210 primers, with single exception noted. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. If you are working with heavier bullets, go with a somewhat slower powder. My older manual had a section specifically addressing this issue. Invented by canadianborn john cantius garand, it was the. This guide is intended to support the safe operation and maintenance of the m1 garand service rifle and.
M1 garands weighed at least 10 pounds with a sling and an eightround clip. Clarke, reloading for the m1 rifle american rifleman, march 1986, 5053, 78. The basics of reloading for the m1 garand watch your oprod. To be on the safe side, i load ammo for it from data in the hornady loading manual, and i havent had any problems yet. The m1 garand is a wonderfully historical piece in a popular caliber. Oddly, the only reloading manual i have that has a separate section for m1 garands doesnt show any imr 4895 loads for 150155 grain projectiles. Best reloading manual for old milsurps the firearms forum. Fighting m1 garand 3006 rifle reference owners manual ebay.
How to load an m1 garand clip for beginners youtube. Reloading guidelines for m1 garand m2 ball ammo shooters forum. Set up your reloading bench where powder and primers will not be exposed to heat, sparks or flame. Any decent reloading manual will have a section for service rifles. This cmp rifle safety manual is written to be used with most. M1 garand 3006 loading data suggestions all loads to be used at your own risk.
The first gasoperated, semiautomatic service rifle adopted by the u. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at renaissance firearms instruction in. Demonstrations currently envision only solitary or individual firings in public interpretation, but. When reloading for the m1 it is important not to load ammo that will overgas the system. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand rifle. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand. The m1 rifle is considered clear when there is no ammunition in the chamber or in. I would highly suggest you get a hold of hodgdon and ask them. Military brass for the 3006 is still frequently encountered. Oct 22, 2016 part 3 does not pertain to the m1 garand. The hornady reloading manual is the only manual i have that includes m1 garand specific data for varget under 150 gr bullets.
Nov 11, 2006 i finally purchased my first m1 a few weeks ago after many years of wanting and was shocked at the price of ammunition. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at hodgdon powder co. I borrowed a friends m1 308, plus his cetme, l1a1, and ar10b just to see how good or how bad cast will work in other semiautos. Many who load for the m1 garand use traditional powders, bullets and cases. To load a clip fig 53, hold the rifle and pull the operating rod handle all the way to the rear. The hornady reloading manual has a section just for the m1. Reloading semiauto load data the best reloading manual online. A different manual has loads for imr 4895 and 150155 grain bullets, but they dont specify they are for a garand. The hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. Then load the 150gr bullets to 2750 to 2800 fps, while staying under 52grs of powder. This manual supersedes fm 235, 26 september 1958, including c1, 22 june. From nras data for m1 garand, m2 ball ammo 150grn fmj. Loading and shooting the m1 garand the reloaders network. There are entirely too many possibilities to list in a forum thread.
I use standard large rifle primers and have never had a problem. I have been reloading pistol for some time now and was considering reloading. I use ball powder because it flows better through the powder measure. Comprehensive attention is given to every aspect and accessories of the famous garand. Reloading semiauto load data the best reloading manual.
Vintage match ammunition is built to replicate the original military performance specifications unique to many vintage rifles. Sierra match kings or 168 hornady match with imr 4895. A followup video about the m1 garand and things to consider when you are handloading for this rifle. Handgun the handgun section contains loads for the more popular. 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. Oct 18, 20 i, like many others, have a collection of the fun rifles like the m1 etc. The original specs called for 27502800 fps and 52grs 4895. This is not an all encompassing video about reloading f. Different pics of same manual, hornady 2007 7th edition, m1 garand loads for 168 grain 471 is listed as max. Also, powders that give great performance in other than m1 garand actions must be avoided to keep from damaging the operating rod unless the gas system is alteredmodified.
Remember,all 3006 loads are not suitable for the garand. Best reload data for m1 garand 3006 specific loads. M1 garand rifle welcome to the soundiron m1 garand ri. The service rifle category, as the name implies, is limited to the m1 garand, the m14, the m16a2 or their commercialcivilian equivalents. May 30, 2019 the m1 garand and its gas system was designed to operate with m1 ball ammo. Quite a bit of commercial 3006 is too hot for an m1. Those sites are good to augment ones use of a relaible reloading manual. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. Fighting m1 garand 3006 rifle reference owners manual. Too much pressure and you start to damage things like the op rod. The answer is, yes, you can another attitude is, ive shot rounds through mine without. Also that the rifle was designed for powders in the medium burn range like many of those mentioned here. The following 3006 springfield and 308 winchester 7.
Always make certain that you use the correct ammunition in your rifle. The other rifles will follow suit but, think m1 garand. Although the m1 garand rifle is no longer actively used by the u. To load a single round, pull the operating rod all the way to the rear. Reloading for semiautos and service rifles sierra bullets. Mount washington rod and gun club membership charter. Keep everything out of the reach of small children. I have been reading that these rifles should use only military. This manual supersedes fm 235, 30 july 1943, including c1, 21 march 1944 c2, 1 december. Reloading guidelines for m1 garand m2 ball ammo shooters. A paramount safety concern with the carbine is the shortened length of the barrel, especially if firing in ranks.
The surest way to load for the m1 garand is to stick with imr4895 or imr4064. Label components and reloads for easy identification. Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change. This data must be used only with imr smokeless powders. The manual of arms for drill with the carbine is identical to the m1 rifle. Garand safe powders fall in the burning speeds between imr3031 and imr4320. Safe 3006 loads for the m1 garand nosler reloading forum. Does anyone have a good source they would recommend buying or accessing to start reloading for my garand. Do not attempt to load and fire your new cmp rifle until you are thoroughly familiar with.
This m1 ball ammunition was designed for longrange machinegun barrages, then a common military tactic, but by the time the garand rifle appeared, the. M1 garand operation, safety, and maintenance guide for. Military, public law 10665 10 usc 7683 allows for the conditional donation by the u. May 07, 2020 many who load for the m1 garand use traditional powders, bullets and cases. Ive had my m1 garand for a 12 years, and though i havent shot it a whole lot, ive never fired a round in it that i hadnt handloaded myself. Fabricating ammo for the m1 is reloading, not handloading. Never use this data for powders that may have similar numerical designations. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years.
Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the m1 garand rifle. That is due to the particular pressure curve when used in the m1 garand actions. Jul 27, 2009 the hornady 7th edition does have a garand section as ec said and it also lists the powders that big gun mentioned. Military, public law 10665 10 usc 4683 allows for the conditional donation by the u. However this data is listed for commercial brass, while i am using greek hxp. Many who load for the m1 garand use traditional powders, bullets. You need to have a reloading manual that uses whatever powder you select. M1 garand reloading book or data source shooters forum. As supplies of m2 ball ammo dwindle, knowing what m1 garand ammo you can safely fire in your military surplus rifle is critical. With this in mind, when reading the following information, think m1 garand. The garand is designed for a narrow range of pressure at the gas port.
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