reloading for M1 Grand

[mac1911]

Here is some good M1 loading reading
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...xWa8hEZTHsFoEA

If that link doesn't work Google John E. Clarke reloading for the M1

I just started cast loads for M1 at the end of the summer. My first go was based on reduced reloads with H4895 from hodgdon web site. I use the Lyman 314299 sized to 310 . I basically started at 35 grains and went up till I achieved 100% function. That was 37.8-40 grains. That load gave me 10 shots into the black at 200 yards. 7 10s 3 9s about a 6" group at 6 o'clock. Not to shabby for first time out.
I shot prone , slung, and supported....

Also every powder manufacture has given me data on request by email.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

It worked and thanks

[tbierley]

I have been reading this thread from the start. I have 3 M1s the last one is a rack grade I picked up 2 weeks ago. I was going to rebarrel it to 308 but went to the range today with it see how it shot. The barrel TE 5 and MW 3+. So loaded some Lee 200grn sized to .311, 34 grn IMR 4064, slight crimp. And I powder coated them.Lee 200grn sized to .311, 34 grn IMR 4064, slight crimp. I also loaded some pulled 7.62x54 bullets 150gr and sized the .310 and loaded them with 45gr of IMR 4064. They both shot POA at 75 yards. Here is a pic of the target of the cast bullets. I may leave this as my cast bullet gun.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

nice shooting I just loaded up a few 150gr bullets with 44.6 gr of H4894 I thought i would use these for a sight in and function load

[tbierley]

I shoot a lot CMP matches and I have a M1 that I rebarreled with a new barrel and restocked it in a new CMP stock. I sight my rifles with 168 BTHP and IMR 4064 all my rifles like this load. I start at 25yds I try to sight in 1in high and then go out to 100 or 200 yds. The target at 100yds at the CMP in Anniston Ala

[sirgknight]

I did pick up Hornady's #9 last week so i'm set thanks to all

I have noticed a couple of replies referring to this manual. Examine it (or any load data manual) closely:

FOR EXAMPLE

M1 Garand load data on page 447 using the 150-155gr bullet and Varget powder
START 42.3 (2400 fps)......44.2 (2500 fps).....46.2 (2600 fps).

30.06 load data on page 442 using the 150-155gr bullet and Varget powder
START 41.0 (2500 fps)....43.6 (2600 fps)

My point is this: When I worked up loads for my Garand only ONE GRAIN of powder meant the difference in the rifle cycling or not cycling the ammo. Published data should be used only as a reference, NOT GOSPEL, because the gospel changes from page to page. The load data for 2500 fps shows a difference of 3.2 grains of Varget powder. There are too many other contradictions to list here but you can check them out. This makes me wonder where these people get their load data to publish for everyone to use. One would think that the load data would be consistent, no matter what page it is on.

Just sayin'..........

[wadcutter]

sirgknight, does it mention what rifle was used for the 30.06 load data? Perhaps it had a longer barrel?

I certainly agree each reloader needs to work up his own load.