IMR 4831 ? behind a 180 gr cast ?

[Digger]

Could not argue with the the gift horse ... picked up a jug of 4831 for next to nothing ....
Is this powder viable in my .308 Garand ? .... thought I saw some references here and there but also some negatives ...
thanks
digger

[UBER7MM]

Digger,

Be careful! Garands aren't suppose to use powders of the 4895 burn rate range. I'd read up on that before stoking up any rounds for your treasured M1.

I hope this helps,

[Larry Gibson]

The 4831 will work but 180 is about the minimum weight. The gas port psi will not be a problem as it is with jacketed loads. I prefer a heavier cast like 311299/311284 for use with 4831. However, suggest you start with 38 gr, use a 3/4gr dacron filler and work up to functional reliability. Best accuracy will probably be at that point.

Larry Gibson

[Digger]

10-4 on that Mr. Gibson , Have a 311332 , 311299 and a 311365 molds to play with ,... (toy's ![smilie=f:) and I hear all the stories of bent op rods , beating on the bolt , etc. .
The 4831 was next to free and I could not say no ..... but the learning curve is so enjoyable with all the advice here , information that is not found any where else.
Thank you

digger

[zomby woof]

I found 41.5 IMR 4831 with a 200+ boolit with Dacron was the ticket for my 30.06 M1. It felt a little funny, I can't explain it. It was very accurate. I like Varget much better.

[Baron von Trollwhack]

Digger,

Be careful! Garands aren't suppose to use powders of the 4895 burn rate range. I'd read up on that before stoking up any rounds for your treasured M1.

I hope this helps,


This just is not so ! BvT

[w5pv]

In my 3006 I use 40 grains of 4831 under 200 grain cast.It shoots good and about quarter size groups at 75 yards.With sand bags for rest this is about as close as I can hold the gun.I am just a shaky old man that use to shoot some better when younger

[Bob S]

As one who has burned a lot of 4831 with 311284 in cal .30 Garands ... I think it's way too slow for the .308 cartridge. See Bruce B's thread above regarding the M1A; his loads should be a good starting point for the Mk2-1.

Resp'y,
Bob S.

[45 2.1]

... I think it's way too slow for the .308 cartridge. Bob S.

Yes, it is........... using conventional data and loading techniques.