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BobRowe · September 17, 2000, 01:57 AM

Mike,

I'm aware of the op rod problem when loading for M1 Garands. I have obtained the NRA recommendations for M1 loads from a number of sources, and they all say NRA recommends 49.0 gr of BLC2 with 150 gr bullets, so I think I'm probably being sufficiently conservative with 46.0, 47.0, and 48.0 loads for starters. As soon as I get a load that reliably functions the action, I'll probably stop there. Like I said in my original post, I'm not looking for top velocity here.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mbott:
Bob,

Note that a load that does not show signs of overpressure for the case may still be way too much for the Garand Op Rod. Being conservative with Garand loads is not a bad thing.

--
Mike

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September 17, 2000, 01:57 AM	#5
BobRowe Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: Livonia, Michigan Posts: 131	Mike, I'm aware of the op rod problem when loading for M1 Garands. I have obtained the NRA recommendations for M1 loads from a number of sources, and they all say NRA recommends 49.0 gr of BLC2 with 150 gr bullets, so I think I'm probably being sufficiently conservative with 46.0, 47.0, and 48.0 loads for starters. As soon as I get a load that reliably functions the action, I'll probably stop there. Like I said in my original post, I'm not looking for top velocity here. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mbott: Bob, Note that a load that does not show signs of overpressure for the case may still be way too much for the Garand Op Rod. Being conservative with Garand loads is not a bad thing. -- Mike [/quote]