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Posted: 9/13/2009 7:23:43 PM EDT
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M1 is picky with gas pressure, stick with IMR4895 or IMR4064.
http://www.alabamaservicerifleteam.com/id17.html http://web.archive.org/web/20000620055732/home.att.net/~Masterpo/M1load.htm |
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Posted: 9/13/2009 7:30:16 PM EDT
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IMR-3031 on the fast side.
IMR-4320 on the slow side. FWIW, I use either IMR-4895 or H-4895 with my 147-168gr loads. |
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Posted: 9/13/2009 7:58:32 PM EDT
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As soon as Aloha Mark posts the singe page NRA recommended loads for the M1 could we please get it stickied?
I like 47 to 47.5 grains of IMR4895 with a 150 grain projectile. 47 for Lake city brass and 47.5 for commercial. As always work up your own loads. |
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Posted: 9/13/2009 8:01:18 PM EDT
[#4]
Make it sticky
M1 loads (Courtesy of the NRA) Recommended .30 caliber M1 loadings from the NRA All loads listed are max loads, reduce by 10% to start. 147 - 155 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets IMR 3031 - 48.0 grains IMR 4895 - 49.0 grains IMR 4064 - 50.0 grains W748 - 48.0 grains AA2460 - 49.0 grains AA2520 - 51.0 grains AA2495 - 50.5 grains H4895 - 49.0 grains BLC-2 - 49.0 grains H335 - 49.0 grains RL-12 - 48.0 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 180 grain FMJ, SP or HPBT bullets IMR 4895 - 43.0 grains AA2460 - 46.5 grains AA2495 - 45.5 grains H4895 - 44.0 grains BLC-2 - 47.5 grains RL-12 - 41.5 grains Comments These loads only duplicate military spec. velocities for the given bullet weight, using commercial cases and powders. If you are using military cases, drop all charges by 2 grains. If you are looking for accuracy, drop all charges by 1 grain and work up .2 grains at a time. Additional M1 loads are listed in Hornady's 7th ed and Accurate 1st and 2nd ed handbooks |
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Posted: 9/13/2009 8:28:34 PM EDT
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TripleDad has it on his post.......as the Alabama Service Rifle Team (link) or use the Mater Po (link).
Aloha, Mark PS.........it's also on my "Gateway Tacked Threads." |
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Posted: 9/14/2009 4:49:03 AM EDT
[#6]
Remember those loads are full military power.
I enjoy a somewhat lighter load. Of course your mileage may vary. 
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Posted: 9/14/2009 7:34:52 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Remember those loads are full military power. I enjoy a somewhat lighter load. Of course your mileage may vary. YES.........and then there is the "standard advice" about reducing loads to start and warnings/cautions about, switching components, military brass, bullets aren't all the same, etc.......... Not to mention that...........most will find that the most accurate, will more than likely NOT BE the "full power loads." Then, as you pointed out...........YMWV. Some people expect to get superior results by just following someone's load data recipe. Aloha, Mark |
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Posted: 9/14/2009 9:51:10 AM EDT
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I just did load development for my Garand this past week. I settled on 47gr of IMR-4895 under a 147gr pulled bullet in WIN brass and a Fed 210 (pocket to max depth). Shoots great and should also be somewhat easy on the rifle/brass.
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Posted: 9/14/2009 9:53:10 PM EDT
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When you are done shooting those pulled 147s try some of the Golden West 150s with the same load. (I think you'll be pleased)
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Posted: 9/18/2009 9:54:49 AM EDT
[#10]
Thanks for the replies.
I do want full power in the M1 rifle. If a rifle is going to be that heavy, then it should have some power IMHO. |
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Posted: 9/18/2009 12:17:52 PM EDT
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IMR-4895. I use it in both my M1 and my M1A.
It has the correct pressure curve for those rifles. |
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