Some army and marine corps troops allegedly felt that the distinctive twang as the garands clip was ejected when empty alerted the enemy that the soldiers were reloading and resulted in an attack. I know garands are built around 150173 grain jwords and i do still have a stock gas plug. My hornady manual has a section dedicated to the garand right after the regular 06 loads. Keep everything out of the reach of small children. Developed by john garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935, but regular production began in 1937. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. Later in life he taught me how to operate the m1 garand rifle. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. Reloads in a bag gunshow special is perfectly fine to use in an m1 garand. M1 garand m10 cleaning rod complete sealed in tube 1960s unissued new old stock nos the m1 garand complete assembly guide how to build your own m1 garand by walt kuleck with clint mckee. Garand safe powders fall in the burning speeds between imr3031 and imr4320.
The hornady does have an m1 specific chapter, but hodgdon 150 grain data will do as well. The garand, m1 a and ar guns should close on a cartridge with no resistance. Some army and marine corps troops allegedly felt that the distinctive twang as the garand s clip was ejected when empty alerted the enemy that the soldiers were reloading and resulted in an attack. I picked up 250 m62 orange tip 143 grain tracers yesterday from a gunshow. If you have trouble locating commercial m1 garand ammo loadings and dont want to venture into reloading, theres another option. Set up your reloading bench where powder and primers will not be exposed to heat, sparks or flame.
We carry all the popular reloading manuals from top bullet brands to help you find the right loads for your ammunition. Learning also applies to cartridges that have been around a long time, and to launching their bullets from platforms different than those used by testers in the load data manual. M1 garand topics the history of the m1 garand m1 garand troubleshooting a spreadsheet to track parts for springfield armory m1 garands and m14s the. The m1 garand and its gas system was designed to operate with m1 ball ammo. There is no reason not to enjoy firing your garand with sensible handloads. 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. The best bullets are in the 150173 grain also ball area. Hornadys reloading manual has a section on garand safe loads. I am looking for powder data to load these in a m1 garand just to slip one rnd in each enblock. Load data the best reloading manual online accurate shotshell, bullet and ammo reloading manuals for load data enthusiasts. In battle, the manual of arms called for the rifle to be fired until empty, and then recharged quickly. There are some other good sources for loads, frequently listed as loads for gas guns. I, like many others, have a collection of the fun rifles like the m1 etc.
Recently, i have been firing the old warhorse more often and find the garand a wellmannered rifle well worthy of some effort in mastering. For a 150 bullet the min is 48 grains and the max is 53 grains. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the m1 garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. Reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand rifle at k. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors written by jim thompson which was published in.
This load is the standard military load from the 40s. Like the bound and ebook versions, the hornady reloading app provides all the information needed to successfully reload a variety of rifle and handgun cartridges. A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors. It differs from the m1 garand in several aspects, not the least of which is the fact that the garand is chambered in. In the mean time, shooters world provides reloaders a link to the lovex reloading guide. This page is an attempt at providing some information as to service rifle hand loading for rifles like the m1 garand and m1a m14 service rifles. Reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a page 2. Garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935.
A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors ebook written by jim thompson. The eightround clips which were used to load the m1 garand were, however, viewed with mixed emotions by the troops on the ground. Apr 20, 20 dad served in the 77th infantry division during wwii. 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. Hutchison, kevin, world war ii in the north pacific. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading.
Any powder is suitable for the m1 garand, so long as you do not put more than 50 53 grains of that powder in the case. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. All of my loads have been tested in my m1 grand and work for me. Imr4895, imr4064 with no powder recommended slower than imr4320. 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. Also, the maximum charge of h4895 in a garand should be a might bit lower than what a typical reloading manual will list as a max load. Gents, need opinions on using reloder 15 in the m1, 155gr and 168gr bthp, hornady and nosler bullets. Reloading if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The 147s fed flawlessly, got a couple of jams with the 165s. Shooters world is in the process of developing reloading data to the saamiansi standards. Hodgdon reloading data rocky mountain reloading nosler load data alliant load data powder burn rate chart. Lots of chatter on the web but if anyone actually loads for the m1 i have need. I worked up the 52 grain150 grain bullet load for accuracy and rifle function. None of my manuals show any data for a 143 grain in an 06.
In it, it has a chart for the loading data for the m1 garand. Label components and reloads for easy identification. The m14 complete assembly guide the key to support and maintenance of your m14m1a rifle by walt kuleck and clint mckee. 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. If i remember, sierra bullet has a section in their manual. How to reload your own ammo for the m1 garand youtube. I cant seem to find my copy of the 49th edition on the lyman reloading handbook. In it you will find a section dedicated to m1 garand 3006 loads. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. From there, find powders in your loading manuals that will give you the velocity you want at or below that powder charge and youll be just fine as far as oprod safety. The m1 garand is designed and built to specifications to shoot u. However this data is listed for commercial brass, while i am using greek hxp. Garand aperture sights are excellent for both short and longrange shooting.
Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the m1 garand rifle. Few manuals tell you, and many handloaders and m1 garand shooters i have spoken with did not know that the garand. Large, clear photos and line drawings illustrate features and variations for easy identification. My first shot out of a garand typically has a little lower poi than the rest of my shots. Reloading for the m1 garand ive switched from extrudedrod to ball type powder, for my m1 garand reloads.
Garand section in hornady manual archive cmp forums. Books with data for the m1 garand hey guys, im looking for a manual that has data for the m1 garand. But then again i was getting some of the same with rounds loaded with 748. Reloading handloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a this is a discussion on reloading handloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a within the ammunition forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Reloading guidelines for m1 garand m2 ball ammo shooters forum. That old manual very cool, by the way probably shows realworld load data, whereas todays manuals are likely biased towards the conservative. Thus is also has a long history of use in competitive shooting.
A practical and historical guide for shooters and collectors by jim thompson here is a quick description and cover image of book the essential m1 garand. Im now experimenting with aa2520 and win748 and both large rifle standard and large rifle magnum primers. There is already free reloading data available but buying the hornady load book gives you more options. The first gasoperated, semiautomatic service rifle adopted by the u. Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change. All loading data is for rifles know to be in good operating condition. This is a discussion on some m1 loading advice please within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Please follow this link to complete a 3 question survey to help us improve our videos. The eightround clips which were used to load the m1 garand were, however. Created in 1942, this field manual reveals a great deal about the m1s design and capabilities. This is a discussion on reloading the 3006 for an m1 garand within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for the m1 garand rifle.
The m1 garand is a wonderfully historical piece in a popular caliber. Iirc it is the 7th ed, which is on clearance right now on amazon for a song. Manual spreadsheet for springfield armory built garands. This 5 th edition of the sierra handgun reloading manual is known for its userfriendliness, thanks to the interactive and easy to comprehend writing style it incorporates. In addition to the hornady manual, the march 1986 american rifleman magazine, one of the nras magazines, has a wonderful article by john r.
An extremely great deer killing round in the m1 garand is either 46 grs imr 4064 or 47 grs imr 4895 with commercial. My lyman reloading manual says for 4064 and a 168 bullet the min is 45 grains and the max is 50 grains. Find yourself even an older version of the hornady reloading manual. It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the garand would perform well even on todays battlefield.
Vintage match ammunition is built to replicate the original military performance specifications unique to many vintage rifles. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essential m1 garand. I do not recomend this manual if youre looking for a good book for the garand, get scott duffs book m1 garand owners guide read more. Fwiw, i do not crimp ammo used in the garand m1 a unless bullet has cannelure. This is a discussion on reloadinghandloading for the m1 garand and m14m1a within the ammunition forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Does anyone have a good source they would recommend buying or accessing to start reloading for my garand. They were written for bolt and modern semi autos and most of the data is using inappropriate powders of excessive loads for your rifle. M1s sold to the private sector shooter states in the user manual of each rifle. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like.
Loading and shooting the m1 garand the reloaders network. The book documents garand s production and issue both in the u. So up until this point i have been loading everything my garand shoots my self, after, of course learning that. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by bozrdang, sep 14, 2017. Hodgdon reloading data rocky mountain reloading nosler load data alliant load data powder burn rate. Its more versatile than any bullet or powder makers book. Cant find info anywhere on this, is w760 too slow for the m1 garand.
The correct caliber for your gun is stamped on the barrel. The m1a a springfield armorytrademarked designation for the civilian version of the m14 is the most widespread m14 action used by recreational and competition shooters in the united states. Kvar reloading bullets and loads for 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. It lists bullet weights from 150 to 178 grains, and slightly lighter max charge weights that wont bend the op rod on your rifle. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Book, reloading, gun manuals etc sass wire classifieds. One thing to keep in mind is the m1 garand was developed for m1 ball 174 gr boattail, not the 148gr m2 ball. Unlike a venting gas screw, our product works by changing the initial. According to my data book, ive fired about 3,500 rounds through this rifle. Do not allow others to handle or fire your rifle until they have read this manual. We also offer takedown and reference guides for many popular rifles and handguns, including the ar15, m1 garand, 1911, and mauser bolt actions. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading.
This means the bolt must be disassembled and installed in gun. Over and over again you will even see folks on forums falsly state that the m1 was designed to shoot m2 ball, which is obviously false since the m2 ball wasnt introduced until 2 years after the m1 garand itself. The best powder for the beginner reloader of a m1 garand is h4895, since this powder is an analog of the millitary powder the garand was designed for. Loaded a few rounds of 147 fmj and 165 remington soft points for my m1. I have a bunch of lake city brass that i have shot,and with the surplus m1 getting scarce, i bought reloading equipment, finally came up with some sierra game king 30 spritzer150 grain boat tail bullets and a friend of gave up reloading gave me some imr powder, which of these can i use in my 1942 service rifle they are imr 3031,4198 4350,4320.
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