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bamaranger · August 11, 2013, 02:49 PM

Loading for a Garand, if done right, is tad more complex than for a bolt rifle.

To avoid slamfire issues, one must pay attention to establishing the headspace on YOUR rifle, then sizing brass accordingly. RCBS sells a "precision mic" which will determine that value, and you can size cases accordingly. Seems like I size my Garand cases .003 less than what I get on the gauge, but I would have to check my notes. I would sort cases by make, size a make to your numbers, then readjust for the next make batch.

Additionally, I would uniform all my primer pockets. Sinclair sold me the tool I use on primer pockets. Finally, be sure and use a mil spec primer, (CCI #34 I think) which will help avoid slamfires.

The Garand can be safely fed handloads, but it is not as forgiving as a bolt rifle in case prep.

August 11, 2013, 02:49 PM	#7
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	sort Loading for a Garand, if done right, is tad more complex than for a bolt rifle. To avoid slamfire issues, one must pay attention to establishing the headspace on YOUR rifle, then sizing brass accordingly. RCBS sells a "precision mic" which will determine that value, and you can size cases accordingly. Seems like I size my Garand cases .003 less than what I get on the gauge, but I would have to check my notes. I would sort cases by make, size a make to your numbers, then readjust for the next make batch. Additionally, I would uniform all my primer pockets. Sinclair sold me the tool I use on primer pockets. Finally, be sure and use a mil spec primer, (CCI #34 I think) which will help avoid slamfires. The Garand can be safely fed handloads, but it is not as forgiving as a bolt rifle in case prep.