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Charlie98 · October 12, 2011, 11:46 PM

My standard M1 Garand load is 47grn IMR4895 and a 145-150grn FMJ bullet... I did work up to this load and I suggest you do the same. I'm using Federal commercial brass and WLR primers. The rifle functions well with this load; I don't see any reason to hot-rod the .30-06 cartridge.

October 12, 2011, 11:46 PM	#4
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	My standard M1 Garand load is 47grn IMR4895 and a 145-150grn FMJ bullet... I did work up to this load and I suggest you do the same. I'm using Federal commercial brass and WLR primers. The rifle functions well with this load; I don't see any reason to hot-rod the .30-06 cartridge.