Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

[NoahbodyImportant]

Was thinking either of these:

37712 - X-DIE FL DIE SET .30-06 SPRINGFIELD
or
39162 - X-DIE SMALL BASE DIE SET 30-06 SPRINGFIELD

Which would you recommend? Or would you recommend another die set?

 

[Nortex]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

A lot of people recomend Small base dies for anything Semi auto but I've used just plain 30-06 dies(RCBS 2die set) without any problems.

 

[Ledzep]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

I use Lee pacesetters.

edit: I should add, I don't do any real precision loading for the M1. I buy surplus ammo when it's cheap, then buy bulk surplus brass/bullets and load with new powder and primers, so there may be better options out there.

I have also noticed that brass doesn't last very long in this gun, not sure if it's the gun or the dies. I'm too cheap to find out

 

[BCP]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

Plain old RCBS 30-06 dies work fine for me.

 

[pmclaine]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

Dillon dies have been doing fine for me. If I hadnt got them with my machine I'd consider the Redding Match Service Rifle 3 die set.

 

[aloreman]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

garands trash brass. rcbs regular dies work fine for me. concentricity isnt a big concern for me in the m1 due to how the action works

 

[Paladin2147]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

I would not get an "X" die. Get a normal FL die, you should be fine.

 

[adam3999]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

I use the RCBS 30-06 X-sizer dies with my Garand. For a few bucks more, you have the option of minimizing trimming. If you don't want to deal with it, you can just back the mandrel out a few turns and use it as a standard FL sizer. These rifles likely have "generous" chambers so it may not be worth it, but I like to have a consistent die setup for all my semi-autos. I also lightly crimp with a Lee FCD.

FWIW, I'm working up from 46.0gr of IMR-4895 with 147gr FMJ-BT M80 surplus pulled bullets. Happy shooting!

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

Mine are the regular RCBS 2 die F/L set. Been around a lot of handloading for Garands, never actually saw an instance where a Small Base die was truly necessary for the Garand.

Maybe I lead a sheltered life, but that's my experience.

Greg

 

[FALsmell]

Re: Which die set would you recommend M1 Garand '06

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Plain old RCBS 30-06 dies work fine for me.

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I use the RCBS dies without issue as well.