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300Whspr · December 21, 2018, 11:39 AM

If you're reloading for the Garand, then powder choice is quite important, as it was designed around IMR4895 and IMR4064 as the propellant.

Faster burn rate powders may not cycle the action properly... either too violently, or not enough pressure to cycle the action...

You'll need to stay with powders near the burn rate of IMR4895 and IMR4064.

December 21, 2018, 11:39 AM	#14
300Whspr Member Join Date: December 16, 2015 Posts: 37	If you're reloading for the Garand, then powder choice is quite important, as it was designed around IMR4895 and IMR4064 as the propellant. Faster burn rate powders may not cycle the action properly... either too violently, or not enough pressure to cycle the action... You'll need to stay with powders near the burn rate of IMR4895 and IMR4064. Last edited by 300Whspr; December 21, 2018 at 11:44 AM.