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Old June 14, 2013, 03:40 PM   #1
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Starting load for m1 garand using imr-4895

I am going to load 150 gr and 163 gr for my M1 garand , ( 30/06) anybody have a starting load using IMR-4895 for both bullets that is safe for oper. rod. thanks for all info
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Old June 14, 2013, 04:26 PM   #2
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My developed loads were for a 150 SMK 47.5 grains IMR 4895 and for a 168 SMK 47.0 grains IMR 4895.

With either bullet start at 45.0 grains and stop where I stopped.
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Old June 14, 2013, 04:33 PM   #3
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You need to bookmark this page:

http://masterpostemple.bravepages.com/M1load.htm
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Old June 15, 2013, 08:15 AM   #4
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thanks for info
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Old June 16, 2013, 01:31 PM   #5
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imr 4895 m1

I reload for the m1 garand and use imr 4895 with nosler 168 grn custom competition and my load is
44.5 grns imr 4895 and my aol is 3725
and getting good results getting all 10 shots in a 6" black circle at @100 yrds but still working on it good luck
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