With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. Suggestions M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. When the Garand was first introduced, many bemoaned the fact that the Garand was not a tack driver in the same manner as the Springfield bolt action rifle. I've always been told to reduce loads for commercial brass by 1.5 grains when using military brass (supposedly less volume) but weighing the brass shows little difference in weight, so I don't think the capacity is really any different. It's a bit of over kill but I load 16 rounds of each. The power accuracy and ease of use are unrivaled. stream This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Just because loading data for a certain powder makes it appear similar to IMR-4895, many newer powders burn more progressively, maintaining higher pressure farther down the bore even all the way to the gas port on an M1 Garand. A good, tight crimp was used. 1e9w ic=W8u/l[ruYc_K:mXBx}ge~>}}!4? My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. The rifle is accurate enough that the pursuit of an accuracy load was worthwhile. The Hornady Manual has regular .30-06 loads. I began by ordering a set of small base dies fromRBCS. Scales Primers In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. <> Case Gauges As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. For bullets, we decided to give the new Berger Hybrid Target 168-gr. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk, Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. During the M1s initial development it was chambered in .276 Pedersen, a smaller, lower-pressure round with a .284-inch diameter bullet designed for use in semiautomatic rifles and light machine guns. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. Amherst offers specialty two- and five-shot clips that proved invaluable in working up handloads and eliminating the need to load eight rounds on demand. Read them. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. Substitute 180 grain Spitzer Flat-based or Boat-tail bullets (i.e., Speer, Sierra or Hornady) in the 180 grain "600 yard" Match load info referenced above. Barnes X Bullet 150-grain Moly Coat 3.285 OAL, Nosler Partition 168-grain Hollow Point Boattail 3.295 OAL, 1.4 inches (This a super hunting load and a great surprise in the Garand. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. (As I deliver this feature, there is no shortage! This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. Necks were also right on the money, as we measured a perfect .014 thickness all around on nearly every case in that sample. Overall cartridge length must be kept at the length of GI ball, but this is no problem with the loads tested. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. As for the most accurate load tested, the single most accurate factory load is the Black Hills Gold load using the 150-grain Nosler Partition bullets. Garand loads seem to be limited by the rifle itself not the cartridge. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. Take note that this is not the first time that I have experienced this. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. Many of the young men were military officers. Individual shooters often logged several kills with one clip including one brilliant and well documented incident in which an officer armed with a Garand, scouting at Normandy, took out eight Germans with eight shots. The first range test, however, was made with 1969 military ammunition, both to check point of impact with the M1s sights and obtain some idea of accuracy and velocity. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. The starting load is 44.7gr using a COAL of 3.210" under their 155gr A-MAX and they list the top end as being 55.6gr. You cannot produce loads that lap at the heels of the .300 Magnum as you may with a bolt action rifle. As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. The bullets never moved during recoil, and I often checked the last bullet in the clip to be certain that my crimp was adequate. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. Here, the gases meet a long-stroke piston attached to the operating rod, which is pushed rearward by the force of this high-pressure gas. ;q;&z While quite a piece of history, we do not set and admire the finish but rather use the rifle often. endobj They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA . Feed angle is not a problem. M1A, Case However, Tom is a confirmed handloader, so I started by doing considerable research on handloading for M1s, including the specific Garand sections in the Hornady and Sierra loading manuals. pills a whirl. All velocities were established with the powder positioned to the rear of the case. A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. M1 Garand Clips $3.99 at Brownells.com. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. This one gave us a nice 1.8-inch 100-yard group on the first try. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. The all around best The advancements in reloading tools in just the last 10 years alone have been breathtaking. ?~kOl{{=^&:nyM =4 5^{w ~g3f7n_g^~~;xar8uom-woy[|O17x4ytOaF*A'BK>wi##_fG~=>F\EehLB[>C5f:# The operating rod and gas tube could be damaged by excess pressure. I would not wish to seat a Match Grade 168-grain bullet over a powder charge intended for 150-grain bullets. The M1 Garand Data Sheets Download in ".jpg" format for printing or use a PDF of M1 Fill-able Data sheet: This datasheet is intended for all levels of collectors, from novice to advanced, and can be used to record personal inventory of weapons. The powder was so versatile and affordable many handloaders used it for all their rifle loads. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. AR Page However, I describe the stock as a Tung oil experiment gone horribly wrong." But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. Not to my surprise, I hit a node right off the bat with a group that was just outside of MOA. Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. (The z denotes the use of U.S. powder rather than British Cordite.). The case is beat up both on loading and in extraction and ejection, and the case mouth will split more often than with bolt guns. % Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. Kevin has been in the shooting business a long time we met more than a decade ago, when he was chief ballistician at Sierra Bullets and these days he is in charge of technical services at Capstone, the U.S. importer of Vihtavuori powders. NOTE: It produces a 168-grain Garand ammo load that plays nice with the M1's gas system. The Garand was surprisingly easy to shoot on the bench because of its 10-pound weight, gas operation and the modest ballistics of appropriate ammunition. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. I set up a target at 50 yards, partly because all the range sessions took place during a particularly windy Montana spring, and. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. Whenever I am forced to do load development with iron sights, I limit my distance to 50 yards. Absolute bench rest accuracy is one thing, but practical combat accuracy with the M1 Garand is unmatched. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. My range day was a dream come true for load development. some information as to Service Rifle hand loading for rifles like the M1 Garand This is "the" bullet to use if you're shooting the 600 yard NRA target on a windy day! The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. a powder as you want to use and even Varget is questionable. IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. The M1 Garand and its gas system was designed to operate with M1 Ball ammo. Never x}]6n}^Ut@Q$9H=izi These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. me my best groups in my M1A. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. 4 0 obj Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. Similarly, the maximum weight of the 150-grain bullet was 152 grains but could be as light as 149 grains. The M1 Garand remained in service until 1959, and friend Tom Booker (a rifle loony of the first order) recently purchased one made at Springfield Armory in 1957. Email Hornady and request the Garand specific info. Some brass will last three or four loadings, others a few more. WxM wpX[&nbO1;7{;7wqf]RK/o[x i'i=&fP,:\y~l->6V_}nzm~;M?e__]4%|$m{Drq]]*8N jr!:6%U[Moc}p}yp]w8+v^ma?CcWn}'ltb^}.~n(EhEE0P#} mmgY.+}ra8'9`oL|x(t{Tr.3x. It is to be avoided. <> For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) I cannot comment on problem powders and bullet weights, because I took the route of researching my choices and avoided trouble. After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy with 150-grain bullets, and VV-N150 provided the best groups with 168s. Which brass was best in the long run? Of course, it wouldn't make sense to leave the other 13 loads in the box, so I proceeded as originally planned. 4. The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. You cannot work up 110-grain high-velocity varmint loads, and you cannot work up 220-grain bullet heavyweight loads. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. Good quality brass is essential. There is a certain sweet spot for accuracy in each rifle and an acceptable velocity for good function. Try the following data: 180 gr. M1 Garand 308 and M1A 308 Loading Data This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. suitable for M1 Garand rifles that have been rechambered in the 7.62 NATO round. The .30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years. In 1932 General Douglas MacArthur quashed the .276 because zillions of .30-06 service rounds already existed. Never exceed the Maximum loads! Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. I enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. Powder R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? Another load target was accuracy at 100 yards. http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). It is to be avoided. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 The ability to shoulder the rifle quickly and get hits quickly in short order outclassed the Springfield or any other WW II rifle. Quality control is excellent. How about a finger? I also took along an M1 Carbine, Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, and a semi-automatic Thompson rifle. M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. VQXjD yKW,k9ZsK;~o_g|I-jV37_8-z> tt-]K& cK!UlUGX&BciwRG`S8pxoR8y9]-v7ug(mdc}WkP0-o;iv`:G9s`@ip,KV Wf%_lYUV#e}~#E} qD,2az|kHD2$(R)Xu'C{W|ymh 'W-2 qiqs/!q 9F!\ [], "Special" Base Pin for the Paradox Slug Mold. After getting used to the trigger and sights, three-shot groups with the military surplus ammunition averaged 1.39 inches, the equivalent of a little under 3 inches at 100 yards not bad for 50-year-old machine-gun ammunition and rugged sights not specifically designed for target work. Sight Tools, Rimfire Get the old rifle off the rack and to the range, and you will find hours of enjoyment waiting. Hornady's 10th edition manual shows a load using IMR 4064 under 150 to 155 grain bullets in the 30-06 Springfield section but not the M1 Garand section. 4 0 obj psi/cup max chg max fps max press. I 2nd this.. All primers were Winchester large rifle. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. I also had on hand 100 new, unprimed Norma cases from Graf and Sons. There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. My best group was .62" (1.24 MOA) at 45.00 grains. For these reasons, I selected 45.20 grains as my final test load. The rifle is a long-stroke gas-piston-operated firearm, similar to the AK-47. Federals American Eagle loads are very good, and so is Hornady M1 Garand ammunition when you can find it. The gas-port plug underneath the muzzle can be replaced with an after-market model to shoot commercial .30-06 ammunition. Recently, I ran a class of shooters through a simple course that centered upon the M1 Garand. The 45 Page If you're squeamish or new to reloading, use Winchester Large Rifle) 47.0 grains IMR 4064 Sierra 175 grain MatchKing Overall length 3.340 inches This load, in my M1, duplicates almost perfectly the M72 match load specification with a very low standard deviation. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. They brought out the best in the Garand. x}[q -QH@};ty02'?XEQbH~ 9]kWQ,.V|>Zf_-vz-Mkvo'_{??zW_e_6}g}G??W_l/~~w 0}sZ+,S~9=o/WpO?Lowh}_dk3s=~ *tX}t #_ Due to its adaptation to the Garand, IMR-4895 was designed to burn most efficiently at around 50,000 psi, rather than the 60,000+ psi of many modern rifle powders, including the 20mm cannon powder Hodgdon sold as H-4831. The M1 is top-loaded, fed with an eight-round clip of .30-06 Sprg. In this way, the data is not cluttered with a lot of irrelevant and unused information and is limited to pertinent data on this particular weapon. 3 0 obj "Typical factory loads contain propellants that when fired, result in port pressures and gas volumes . TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. This Load Data taken from the The barrel in this rifle was as new, the stock was a perfect fit that had not been compressed by firing, and the trigger was excellent for a Garand. ); maximum case length: 2.494"; trim to length: Some claim the Garand chamber is sloppy and small base dies are not needed. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. Another standard piece of Garand handloading advice, and indeed for the .30-06 in general, is reducing powder charges a little in military brass because G.I. See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. This is the faster WC852, so it should be OK in the Garand. The M1 Garand's operating handle doubles as a forward assist. Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. My top-quality clips came from Amherst Depot. THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. Handloading the Garand takes little more skill than loading for any other centerfire rifle, once you get started with the proper technique. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. The only previous time I had fired a Garand was decades ago, when a friend brought one along for an informal plinking session. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. All good rounds start with consistent brass. Below you'll find some basic data for each cartridge to help get you started. In this instance, however, commercial Federal cases used for the handloads averaged 7 grains heavier than G.I. All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. Varget proved to be the most accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the rifles owner. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. This was with the Beretta rifle. powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. The general rule I like is to use powders faster The bolt is attached to the receiver via two locking lugs, which rotate, unlock, and initiate the ejection of the spent cartridge and the reloading cycle when the rifle is discharged. One standard piece of .30-06 handloading advice, especially for Garands, is that military cases are heavier than commercial cases, so loads need to be reduced. Loading Precision The result may be a slam fire. COL = 3.240 to 3.330". Its magazine can be topped off; however . The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. Powder selection is critical. Western Powder's load manual says to use 44 to 50 grains of a propellant with a medium burn rate topped with a 150- to 173-grain bullet. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. !K Y&{v.9? Tagged: .30-06, Springfield, Service Rifle, M2 Ball, M72 Match, M1 Garand, .30-06 Springfield Part 3 - Long Distance Rifle Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 1 - Hunting Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. "Permanent damage can occur while shooting standard factory loaded 30-06 ammunition in the M1 Garand," said Dave Emary, Hornady Chief Ballistic Scientist. It is a place to teach, to learn, and to collaborate and interact. %PDF-1.5 Then, the operating rod engages a rotating bolt inside the receiver. This powder has a few technological advances over the classic go-to: H4895. The basic load carried by an infantryman was 88 rounds an eight-round clip in the rifle, and 80 more in a bandolier. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. You are using an out of date browser. I erred on the side of caution. At this time, ammunition wasnt quite what it was today, with a large bit of it being nothing more than repackaged surplus. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. Experimentation resulted in handloads that were more than accurate enough for big-game hunting. The Hornady book has M1 Garand-specific load data. Over the years I had heard IMR-4895 was specifically developed by DuPont for the M1 rifle, but I also heard the M1 was designed around IMR-4895. ammunition. Press the clip into the rifle and the clip will lock firmly in place. psi/cup 150 gr. These include a de-coppering agent as well as temperature stability. You have fewer options. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer PSI/CUP . Hornady Ballistics Tables are available at. Friend Kevin Thomas got wind of the VV-N150 news and sent an e-mail saying we needed to discuss VV-N150 in the Garand. PC PSU Data. I have enjoyed handloading the cartridge for over 30 years. All the 150-grain loads ended up between about 2,650 and 2,750 fps, and the 168-grain loads ranged from 2,500 to 2,600 fps. With a minimal instruction period all did well with the World War II battle rifle. Other than that, the gas cylinder is still nice and tight, ensuring that the front sight doesnt have any wiggle, and the clicks on the knobs are still as sharp as they were in 1956. First, lets look at cartridge cases. It is bullet #8 that has taken seven poundings! Todays H-4895 is a different powder, one of the Australian-made Extreme line offered by Hodgdon. The 30-06 Springfield brass is among the company's newest offerings, and we found it far more consistent right out of the bag than we could ever hope for with military surplus brass. I literally cannot prep HXP surplus brass to this level of consistency. There is more to the equation than the bullet! We primed these cases with CCI BR2 benchrest primers, because I have always found these to be the most consistent and reliable in anything that I have ever loaded. get a reloading book. exceed the Maximum loads! But accuracy was realized as well. The heaviest bullet weight that can be utilized in the M1 Garand is Sierra's 180 gr. endobj As charge weight and ambient temperature increased, so did barrel temp. About halfway through, I hit my second node at around 45.0 grains. brass. .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. Hv/? For the Garand, the army decided to reproduce the original 150-grain ballistics, partly because it recoiled less and partly because the ammunition was somewhat lighter. N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ Authors Note:Since the Garand has a floating firing pin, match grade primers are contra indicated. The expensive Norma brass worked well. For powder, I decided to branch out and give VihtaVuori N150 a try. 5.I then shoot 1 round of each load at its own target (round robin ) cycling through the loads for 8 rounds each. endobj That creates that signature M1 Garand stripper clip sound characterized by a "ping" that alerts you it's time to reload. There is relatively inexpensive ammunition available for the rifle, but some of the foreign stuff is pretty sad. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 While Vihtavuoris loading data for VV-N150 makes it appear the powder is similar in burn rate to IMR-4895, Kevin said it is not: We just completed some comparative testing with VV-N150 against 4350, and found them to be very, very close in terms of both performance and pressure curves. With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. 2 0 obj M1 Garand 30-06 Loading Data Suggestions All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk However, unlike several other DuPont IMR powders developed during the 1930s, IMR-4895 was not available to handloaders until the late 1940s, when Bruce Hodgdon bought railroad cars full of war surplus IMR-4895 and sold it as H-4895. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. They can be used as basic load data in most modern military rifles of 7mm or larger, with a standard weight cast bullet for the caliber, such as 140-170 grains in the 7x57, 150-180 grains in the .30 calibers, and 150-190 grains in the 8mm. Loading for semi-automatic rifles is always a delicate dance, as you want your bullet in tight enough that it stays put during cycling and recoil but you want an effortless release for best accuracy. Temps The hybrid secant/tangent ogive on these boat-tailed beauties makes them less dependent on their positional relationship with the barrel's lands. <> % Consequently, many handloaders did find the finest accuracy with lower-than-maximum charges while many of todays powders shoot best when loaded right up there. I have long suspected the reason so many post-World War II gun writers stated accurate loads were usually found a few grains below listed maximum was the abundance of military surplus 4895. I used a MagnetoSpeed Rifle Kuhl to help reduce the wait time between groups while I policed up my brass, expediting my range session quite a bit. 2 0 obj Among Garands assignments was the development of a semiautomatic infantry rifle, and the resulting M1 was finally approved in 1936. endobj The handloads were worked up not only with just accuracy in mind, but also a certain velocity range to avoid overloading the operating rod. The rationale of this format relies on blank spaces to describe parts rather than standard choices to be checked off or circled. Images 11 Headspace Information While not becoming distracted by the graceful Steyr, and its set trigger and excellent sights, results were excellent with a couple of the loads using the Nosler 168-grain bullets producing brilliant sub MOA groups. This is important for semi-automatic firearms, as their magazines greatly limit how close you can get. There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. Look up loading for the Garand, M1-a on the net. 07-28-2017, 12:59 PM. These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. I am a life long hunter and staunch supporter of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. Never ever load a cartridge in the chamber and then allow the bolt to fly forward! Sadly, when you talk to some folks who reload for this old warhorse, they still opt for those same bulk bullets and surplus powder today! 1 0 obj I went by the book. OAL START CHG START FPS START PRESS. An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The maximum bullet weight of M1 ammunition was a maximum of 174.5 grains but could be as much as 3 grains lighter. H|7:5hh4da}]~= R%V_To_> S0ABKxG.=a.R;Vh"5CPlbwSpU! This may sound heavy to shooters used to modern bolt-action trigger pulls of 3 pounds or less, but is very controllable on a rifle weighing almost exactly 10 pounds with an eight-round ammunition clip. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. Service Rifle Loadings, Downloads After repeatedly testing all the handloads at 50 yards, I shot the most accurate loads with both bullets at 100 yards, confirming the results. His rifle hit some empty cans at short range, and I mostly remember the recoil being pretty mild for a .30-06, no doubt due to both the Garands weight and gas operation. The original 1906 service load used a 150-grain flatbase spitzer at 2,700 fps the same ammunition Theodore Roosevelt used. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! General George Patton famously called it The greatest battle implement ever devised., Apparently, however, those who call the rifle the Garand usually mispronounce the name, saying guh-ROND. According to people who knew him, including General Julius Hatcher, Garands name actually rhymed with errand, with the accent on the first syllable. 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