Garand Data Wanted

Lambo · September 18, 2007, 04:54 PM

168gr BTHP: These I've been backing with 47grs of IMR 4895 resulting in 1" groups at 100yds..

Looking for Data on the 155gr BTHP, 150gr BTHP & 150gr SPFB?

firewrench044 · September 18, 2007, 08:45 PM

have had better paterns and scores with this load than the 168s in Garands and 1903 Springfields 200, 300 and 600yrds
30-06
155gr Sierra MK Palma hpbt
46.0gr IMR 4895
CCI # 34 primer
LC brass trim to 2.480
COL 3.250
NO CRIMP

don't foget to wiegh brass,primers and bullets

crowbeaner · September 18, 2007, 09:22 PM

For the 150s try LC 67 brass, RP 9 1/2, 52.5 H380, 3.250" or 48.0 of WW 748. In commercial brass try 54.0 of WW 760, RP 9 1/2, or 54.0 of H380 and CCI 200. Same OAL. None of these loads will beat up your op rod. Enjoy. CB.

September 18, 2007, 04:54 PM	#1
Lambo Junior member Join Date: April 16, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 27	Garand Data Wanted 168gr BTHP: These I've been backing with 47grs of IMR 4895 resulting in 1" groups at 100yds.. Looking for Data on the 155gr BTHP, 150gr BTHP & 150gr SPFB?

September 18, 2007, 08:45 PM	#2
firewrench044 Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2007 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 381	have had better paterns and scores with this load than the 168s in Garands and 1903 Springfields 200, 300 and 600yrds 30-06 155gr Sierra MK Palma hpbt 46.0gr IMR 4895 CCI # 34 primer LC brass trim to 2.480 COL 3.250 NO CRIMP don't foget to wiegh brass,primers and bullets

September 18, 2007, 09:22 PM	#3
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	For the 150s try LC 67 brass, RP 9 1/2, 52.5 H380, 3.250" or 48.0 of WW 748. In commercial brass try 54.0 of WW 760, RP 9 1/2, or 54.0 of H380 and CCI 200. Same OAL. None of these loads will beat up your op rod. Enjoy. CB.