Subj : Reloading for M1 Garand
To   : Weatherman
From : Moondog
Date : Mon Apr 06 2020 10:38 am

  Re: Reloading for M1 Garand
  By: Weatherman to All on Sat Apr 04 2020 10:31 am

 > Hey all... Regarding the M1 Garand with original operating rod and gas plug,
 > what are some of your favorite handloading recipes?  Commercially loaded M2
 > ball
 > equivalents are difficult to find locally and while I know of several online
 > sources, I figure I might as well roll my own, so to speak.  My reloading
 > manual
 > doesn't list Garand specific loads for .30-06, it merely provides a proviso 
 > reduce powder charges by one or two grains.  That just doesn't seem specific
 > enough for me.  I also realize I can search the interweb for favored loads b
 > figured I'd include our shooters here on Dove-Net.
 > 
 > Cheers!
 >                                                         -==*>Weatherman<*==-
 > 
I don't put much faith into others pet loads, especiually when dealing with
firearms known to require a reduced load such as the M1.  Hornady and Sierra
provide load data with start and max load levels for the M1.  Start at he low
end, and build your way up, looking for pressure signs.  Also look into ladder
 or node testing for precision.

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