M1 Garand Load

[N2DADARK]

Hey guys just checking to see what you all use for the best loads for you M1's. I picked up some varget (for 06, 308, and mauser) and checked the books, they mostly give bullet weight for the M1 but say very little on powder. Just looking for opinions, go light and have a bolt action m1, or go heavy and feel the rounds?

 

[fx77]

Re: M1 Garand Load

Maybe this will help

M1 loads (Courtesy of the NRA)

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Recommended .30 caliber M1 loadings from the NRA
147 - 155 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets
IMR 3031 - 48.0 grains
IMR 4895 - 49.0 grains
IMR 4064 - 50.0 grains AA2495 - 50.5 grains
W748 - 48.0 grains
AA2460 - 49.0 grains
AA2520 - 51.0 grains


H4895 - 49.0 grains
BLC-2 - 49.0 grains
H335 - 49.0 grains
180 grain FMJ, SP or HPBT bullets
IMR 4895 - 43.0 grains
AA2460 - 46.5 grains
AA2495 - 45.5 grains
H4895 - 44.0 grains RL-12 - 48.0 grains
BLC-2 - 47.5 grains
RL-12 - 41.5 grains 165/168 grain FMJ, HP or SP bullets
IMR 4895 - 47.0 grains
IMR 4094 - 48.0 grains
AA2520 - 47.5 grains
AA2495 - 47.0 grains
H4895 - 47.5 grains
BLC-2 - 49.0 grains
H335 - 47.0 grains
RL-12 - 44.5 grains
173/175 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets

IMR 4895 - 46.0 grains
IMR 4064 - 47.0 grains
AA2460 - 46.0 grains
AA2495 - 46.0 grains
H4895 - 47.0 grains
BLC-2 - 48.0 grains

 

[Kentucky Jelly]

Re: M1 Garand Load

I settled on 47.0 IMR 4895 under a 168 Amax.

 

[vereceleritas]

Re: M1 Garand Load

What COAL are you guys loading to for your Garands? Crimp or no crimp?

 

[Nortex]

Re: M1 Garand Load

I use Varget per the Lastest Hornady loading Manual.

 

[Ark. Trapper]

Re: M1 Garand Load

Here, basically word for word, is load info as it appears in "The Complete M1 Garand" by Jim Thompson.

147-150-gr. Military Ball or Boattail Hollowpoint bullets

WW760---53.2gr*______H4895---46.0gr

WW748---50.2gr_______H322---44.0gr

AA2460---46.1gr______RE 15---47.8gr

VARGET---47.8gr______Viht N150---48.5gr

IMR 4320---47.6gr____IMR 3031---47.6gr

BLC(2)---47.6gr______IMR 4895---48.0gr

IMR 4064---51.2gr**

* Approximately 2640fps; do not exceed in M1
** Special accuracy load from Sierra, for 150gr BTHP's in commercial brass only. VARGET very similar.

168gr BTHP loads for precision shooting.

IMR 3031---44.2gr_______VARGET---45.1gr

IMR 4895---44.2gr_______IMR 4064---45.9gr*

RE 19---53.2gr__________Viht N150---45.7gr

RE 15---44.2gr__________AA2460---42.8gr

H 4895---44.0gr_________BLC(2)---44.2gr**

H 322---43.4gr__________WW 760---50.2gr***

H 335---43.1gr__________WW 748---46.8gr

*Special accuracy load from Sierra. Calculated in MUP Brass
**Loaded in military brass, very clean load.
***Reduced velocity, good accuracy.

General Notes: This load chart is very conserative, but as ALWAYS, the info here was not calculated using your rifle and barrel.
All loads wroked up using Federal 210Gm primers.

I hope this helps. I know I'm gonna try several of these loads when I get my Garand in!

 

[N2DADARK]

Re: M1 Garand Load

Awesome, just what I was looking for guys thanks a bunch Ill let you know how they work out.

 

[Joop]

Re: M1 Garand Load

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kentucky Jelly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I settled on 47.0 IMR 4895 under a 168 Amax. </div></div>
This is one of the best loads I've come across, as well (but I use the BTHP Match bullet).

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: "vereceleritas"</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What COAL are you guys loading to for your Garands? Crimp or no crimp?</div></div>
It will vary, from one rifle to the next. The load mentioned above I happen to have seated to 3.315" for my rifle. As for the crimp, I've tried it both ways and don't note any difference. Some say that it's required to help prevent any setback of the bullet. A friend of mine, who has shot Garands for 30+ years, told me that he never crimps and has never had any issues. If you have the proper case neck tension, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[USMC mustang]

Re: M1 Garand Load

I use 46.5 grs of VARGET behind a 168 gr A-Max, COAL 3.270" to duplicate the Hornady Match load. Dave Emary of Hornady posted the data on the CMP forums. This is a very accurate load in both my Garands and 1903s.

 

[johncamino]

Re: M1 Garand Load

tag

 

[Big_Rig_416]

Re: M1 Garand Load

Call me crazy, but i load 41 grains of varget with a 150 grain projectile, and get good groups. Then again, im not shooting farther than 300 right now, so the reduced velocity is not a problem.

 

[Kentucky Jelly]

Re: M1 Garand Load

I should add the 47gr IMR4895 168gr Amax load was 2 clicks low using the 1,000 yard mark on the elevation adjustment. I thought that was pretty damn close. It was cold as could be when I shot it too so It may be closer on a nicer day.