Reloading for the m1 garand book

Ive seen every book from the hornaday to the lyman and im getting a little confused. The following 3006 springfield and 308 winchester 7. All of my loads have been tested in my m1 grand and work for me. Duff has also written and published several books, primarily on the history and production of the m1 garand rifle. I have been loading for the garand, and its later offspring the m1as for a while. Best reload data for m1 garand 3006 specific loads. Over 1,000 pages of reloading data, techniques and bullet information. I will be using imr 4064 powder, which from what i have read is pretty standard for m2 ammo.

Is there anyone out there who has a copy of this book that can either scan or photograph this section and email it to me. And more important, have they ever caused slamfires for you. I need to load up some m2 ball clone ammo for my garand. Im loading 44 grains of h 4895 behind a 150 grain speer btsp bullet. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. Hornady 10th edition handbook of cartridge reloading. The m1 garand gave the us infantryman a marked edge during world war ii. That is the one thing i am trying to avoid if at all possible. This load data taken from the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading 9th edition. In addition to the hornady manual, the march 1986 american rifleman magazine, one of the nras magazines, has a wonderful article by john r. This is a discussion on reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a within the ammunition forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. 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. I find i dont have any 4895, but three cans 1 full and 2 partial of 3031.

M1 garand muzzle mounted cleaning rod guide friction fits on the muzzle for correct alignment of the cleaning rod with the bore. Reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a page 2. A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors kindle edition. According to my data book, ive fired about 3,500 rounds through this rifle. I use the hornady 8th and 9th edition manual for ranges, they have a particular section for the m1 garand seperate from the 30. M1 garand 3006 loading data suggestions all loads to be used at your own risk. This is a discussion on reloading the 3006 for an m1 garand within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Reloading the 3006 for an m1 garand page 2 ruger forum. I have a 43 springfield that i like to shoot but ammo is getting pricey. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Heres what they got for the powders listed and a 150 grain bullet sierra spitzer.

Garand safe powders fall in the burning speeds between imr3031 and imr4320. Find yourself even an older version of the hornady reloading manual. Loading and shooting the m1 garand the m1 garand rifle is a. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the m1 garand rifle. Serious milsurp rifle shooters shopping for m1 garand ammo rely on m2 ball. Beware of using the data in most reloading data books. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. After much reading on the garand topics i jumped up to 35 grains of imr 4895 and it cycles the action perfectly. As supplies of m2 ball ammo dwindle, knowing what m1 garand ammo you can safely fire in your military surplus rifle is critical. Before that, he could be found watching john wayne movies and reading his fathers military books. My hornady manual lists rounds specifically for the m1 as follows.

I just picked up a pound of accurate 2520 to reload my practice rounds for my m1 garand 3006 at the vendersrow at camp perry during the national matches this weekend. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. Patton called the garand, the greatest battle implement ever devised. Click download or read online button to get the classic m1 garand book now. Basics of the m1 garand clip the m1 garand clip is stamped steel. A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors. They dont list separate loads for an m1 garand, like my nosler manual. I, like many others, have a collection of the fun rifles like the m1 etc. May 30, 2019 loading and shooting the m1 garand the m1 garand rifle is a. Every model by each of the 4 licensed manufacturers is covered, along with charts and data that will identify any rifle down to its last part. Available at retailers nationwide and online, access all the information you need in print or digital formats. M1 garand 1936 to 1957 6th edition by joe poyer craig riesch.

They were written for bolt and modern semi autos and most of the data is using inappropriate powders of excessive loads for your rifle. 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. I have found that all my m1s with all the m1 recommended powders that the mid range loads have proven to be the best. Nov 06, 2017 this is how you can reload your own m1 grand ammunition, especially if you are living in an apartment without a bench press. Army and the civilian marksmanship program, m1 garands will be limited to eight per calendar year, per customer. Here, the gases meet a longstroke piston attached to the operating rod, which is pushed rearward by the force of this highpressure gas. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand.

The gas port pressures created by using commercial ammo are too high for the system as it was designed. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium. Nov, 2017 tips for safe handloads in your m1astyle rifle while the m1a is less susceptible to damage from improper reloading than the m1 garand, using the wrong propellants can still stress your rifle. What primers have worked for you in reloading for the m1 garand. Fits up to 30 caliber rods such as the dewey coated rods. The m1 garand and its gas system was designed to operate with m1 ball ammo. Shooters world is in the process of developing reloading data to the saamiansi standards. M1 garand reloading book or data source shooters forum. The book documents garands production and issue both in the u. I have several pounds of varget and a wide assortment of jacketed bt bullets that i picked up from a friend. Please follow this link to complete a 3 question survey to help us improve our videos. This data will be published to the shooters world website, as it is generated and proofed in saami test barrels, and compared against saami reference ammunition. I was actually looking for imr4895 or imr4064 my preferred powder, but no one has any, and on the advice of another shooter, i purchased the 2520 instead. The book documents garand s production and issue both in the u.

This load is the standard military load from the 40s. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. I just primed 160 cases with cci 200s and suddenly remembered about slam fires, i can relax now. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. The very first article i sold the nra was an in my experience letter to the editor on how to successfully shoot cast bullets in the m1 rifle, back in june, 1967 when i was a cadet. My first shot out of a garand typically has a little lower poi than the rest of my shots. Aug 23, 2016 i cant seem to find my copy of the 49th edition on the lyman reloading handbook. They also have a section for then 308 service rifle. Books with data for the m1 garand hey guys, im looking for a manual that has data for the m1 garand.

The garand is a wonderful performer with cast bullets. He said to up the charge by 1 grain, to 36 grains of 4895 for the 155. Imr 4895 and 4064 are in the class of proper powders to be used in the m1 garand. Loading and shooting the m1 garand the reloaders network. No less an authority on killing the enemy than general george s. Internal chamber allows for reversal of bore brush or jag without removing the guide. One thing to keep in mind is the m1 garand was developed for m1 ball 174 gr boattail, not the 148gr m2 ball. I started with 32 grains of imr 4895 and wouldnt cycle the action. Also that the rifle was designed for powders in the medium burn range like many of those mentioned here. A reader of our magazine recently asked us about loading for the m1a. It also happened to work just fine with about the same charge using 150grain bullets at about 2800 fps m2 ball. The classic m1 garand download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The sierra book lists a load for the garand only using the 168 grain bullets they make. In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author jim thompson, a longtime m1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifles development, look, feel, and.

M1 garand reloads gun and game the friendliest gun. I would like to start reloading for it on my lee classic turret. In it you will find a section dedicated to m1 garand 3006 loads. M1 garand reloads discussion in m1 garand started by cmashooter, dec 24, 2009. The m1 rifles gas system was designed for the port pressures generated by the volume of gas produced by a charge of about 44 to 50 grains of powder behind a 173grain bullet at 2640 fps m1 ball. If somebody has that book, would they please tell me what it lists for 150gr as a max and starting load. A check of several manuals tell me that with the 150 grain bullet, 4895 and 3031 use the same charge weights for more or less the same velocity. According to my databook, ive fired about 3,500 rounds through this rifle. The speer reloading book has lots of great 3006 information. The first selfloading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust m1 garand survived the tests of battle from world war ii to vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day. Tips for safe handloads in your m1astyle rifle while the m1a is less susceptible to damage from improper reloading than the m1 garand, using the wrong propellants can still stress your rifle. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder.

A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors ebook written by jim thompson. This is how you can reload your own m1 grand ammunition, especially if you are living in an apartment without a bench press. In it, it has a chart for the loading data for the m1 garand. Does anyone have a good source they would recommend buying or accessing to start reloading for my garand. At a time when opposing forces were armed with boltaction rifles, us troops had a highly reliable.

When the us army finally adopted the m1 garand in 1936, john c. The cmp considers any item containing an m1 garand receiver with a serial number to be an m1 garand and will deduct from the eight m1 garand rifle limit per year. Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. Mar 24, 2020 basics of the m1 garand clip the m1 garand clip is stamped steel. The m1 garand is a wonderfully historical piece in a popular caliber. Per the newly completed and signed memorandum of understanding mou between the u. Imr4895, imr4064 with no powder recommended slower than imr4320. Garand had been developing it for nearly a decade, making repeated significant changes to comply with the changing decisions of a succession of military committees examining both the proposed. The 10th edition handbook of cartridge reloading is packed with the latest from hornady.

Accurate 2520 for m1 garand loads archive jouster2. If youre an nra member, write an email them for it. How to reload your own ammo for the m1 garand youtube. In the mean time, shooters world provides reloaders a link to the lovex reloading guide. Reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a page. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essential m1 garand.