I just picked up an m1 garand for shooting reduced course national match course. what are you guys loading for these for 200yd
m1 garand load
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Re: m1 garand load
I'm performing my first rifle reloads.
I'm playing with 168 SMK, 168 AMAX and 168 Hornady BTHP over IMR 4064, IMR 4895 and Varget.
The bullets dont seem to make a difference as the three are all pretty good quality.
So far Varget looks the most promising in my 03 and Garand. I dont have the load data in front of me and I wont guess. My results surprised me because Varget seemed to meter the worst through my Dillon and I thought the charge variances would cause problems.
I'm performing my first rifle reloads.
I'm playing with 168 SMK, 168 AMAX and 168 Hornady BTHP over IMR 4064, IMR 4895 and Varget.
The bullets dont seem to make a difference as the three are all pretty good quality.
So far Varget looks the most promising in my 03 and Garand. I dont have the load data in front of me and I wont guess. My results surprised me because Varget seemed to meter the worst through my Dillon and I thought the charge variances would cause problems.
Re: m1 garand load
I use 45-46 grains of AA2520 or 4895 for my 168's. It's a lighter load but accurate at least for me and is accurate. Conventional wisdom is around 48gr.
I use 45-46 grains of AA2520 or 4895 for my 168's. It's a lighter load but accurate at least for me and is accurate. Conventional wisdom is around 48gr.
Re: m1 garand load
Here is a discussion that may provide some useful info.
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=74507
Here is a discussion that may provide some useful info.
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=74507
Re: m1 garand load
48.0 gr IMR 4064
150gr surplus pulldown FMJ bullets
Greek HXP brass
CCI 34 primers
Seat at cannelure.
This load produces 1.5-2 MOA in my M1 (CMP service grade), which I believe is about my limit as far as iron sights go.
48.0 gr IMR 4064
150gr surplus pulldown FMJ bullets
Greek HXP brass
CCI 34 primers
Seat at cannelure.
This load produces 1.5-2 MOA in my M1 (CMP service grade), which I believe is about my limit as far as iron sights go.
Re: m1 garand load
If you're only shooting 200 yards you might consider dropping down to the 110gr V-max. They shoot great and recoil is almost non existent.
http://www.hornady.com/store/30-Cal-.308-110-gr-V-MAX/
My favorite 150gr is the lapua scenar over N140. Good stuff. With the hornady amax / hpbt in second.
Eric
If you're only shooting 200 yards you might consider dropping down to the 110gr V-max. They shoot great and recoil is almost non existent.
http://www.hornady.com/store/30-Cal-.308-110-gr-V-MAX/
My favorite 150gr is the lapua scenar over N140. Good stuff. With the hornady amax / hpbt in second.
Eric
Re: m1 garand load
47.5 of 4064 behind any quality 168 will, most likely be a fairly good starting point in a checked out Garand, although, like others said, I'd seriously look at shooting the lighter bullets at the short line.
My teeth are pretty rattled after 25 rounds prone......
Sean
47.5 of 4064 behind any quality 168 will, most likely be a fairly good starting point in a checked out Garand, although, like others said, I'd seriously look at shooting the lighter bullets at the short line.
My teeth are pretty rattled after 25 rounds prone......
Sean
