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Jimro · June 21, 2013, 07:11 AM

Garand match load data from the NRA. http://masterpostemple.bravepages.com/M1load.htm high charge data.
http://cartridgeloaders.com/article/...he%20NRA).html lower charge data.

165/168 grain FMJ, HP or SP bullets 47.0 to 48.0 grains IMR 4094
173/175 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets 46.0 to 47.0 grains IMR 4064

These are middle of the range loads that meet the pressure needs of the M1.

I think they are a good starting place with the components you have on hand. As always look to Hodgdon's data for starting loads, and work up until accuracy presents itself, then stop.

Jimro

June 21, 2013, 07:11 AM	#7
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Garand match load data from the NRA. http://masterpostemple.bravepages.com/M1load.htm high charge data. http://cartridgeloaders.com/article/...he%20NRA).html lower charge data. 165/168 grain FMJ, HP or SP bullets 47.0 to 48.0 grains IMR 4094 173/175 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets 46.0 to 47.0 grains IMR 4064 These are middle of the range loads that meet the pressure needs of the M1. I think they are a good starting place with the components you have on hand. As always look to Hodgdon's data for starting loads, and work up until accuracy presents itself, then stop. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.