Since the Federal brass also eliminated dealing with crimped-in military primers, I used it for all the handloads. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Both the 4895s and Accurate 2495 resulted in okay, but not great, accuracy and the 150-grain bullets did not work well with Alliant Reloder 15, though in many other rifles I have seen excellent results with all four powders. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. My best group was .62" (1.24 MOA) at 45.00 grains. As a backup, I tested several of the most promising loads in my vintage Steyr .30-06 bolt gun. At the time of this writing, it is the most precise scale that RCBS makes. There are several options available for receiving notifications of new posts to include via email, push notifications, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and more. Powder The Hornady manual lists bullets from 150 to 178 grains. 2 0 obj Many of the young men were military officers. The rifle was purchased from CMP 2 years ago, its a Special Field rated. brass, and not just .30-06 but 7.62x51 NATO cases used in .308 and .358 Winchester rifles, but in this instance the Federal brass turned out to be heavier than Tom Bookers 200-grain military cases, averaging 207 grains. The maximum bullet weight of M1 ammunition was a maximum of 174.5 grains but could be as much as 3 grains lighter. Copyright 2023 KVAR. There are those who recommend we used only once-fired military brass. The original 1906 service load used a 150-grain flatbase spitzer at 2,700 fps the same ammunition Theodore Roosevelt used. As for feed reliability, the Garand is superior to many bolt action rifles in this regard. Varget proved to be the most accurate powder with Winchester 150-grain Power- Points provided by Tom Booker, the rifles owner. We primed these cases with CCI BR2 benchrest primers, because I have always found these to be the most consistent and reliable in anything that I have ever loaded. Luckily, I had only fired a few rounds, which had not damaged Toms rifle. The Garand and M1-A have issues with proper port pressures. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. VQXjD yKW,k9ZsK;~o_g|I-jV37_8-z> tt-]K& cK!UlUGX&BciwRG`S8pxoR8y9]-v7ug(mdc}WkP0-o;iv`:G9s`@ip,KV Wf%_lYUV#e}~#E} qD,2az|kHD2$(R)Xu'C{W|ymh 'W-2 qiqs/!q 9F!\ This wasnt the average, but this was quite exciting. All that was required was a quick run through the sizing die and a light chamfer and deburr of the case mouths. Quality control is excellent. I've used 48.5 grains of IMR4895 behind a 147/150 grain ball bullet for 25 years with no problems. i use 48.2 grains of IMR4064 for a 150 grain bullet and that's for my bolt action Rem700. TheRock Chuckerpress gives sufficient leverage to allow rapid and sure full-length resizing. ). The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1," or more commonly known simply as the M1 Garand, was designed by John Garand (pronounced to rhyme with "errand"), with development beginning around 1924. All good rounds start with consistent brass. M1 loads (Courtesy of the NRA) Recommended .30 caliber M1 loadings from the NRA 147 - 155 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets IMR 3031 - 48.0 grains IMR 4895 - 49.0 grains IMR 4064 - 50.0 grains W748 - 48.0 grains AA2460 - 49.0 grains AA2520 - 51.0 grains AA2495 - 50.5 grains H4895 - 49.0 grains BLC-2 - 49.0 grains H335 - 49.0 grains RL-12 - 48.0 grains However, it took many years for its . Overall cartridge length must be kept at the length of GI ball, but this is no problem with the loads tested. A good rule of thumb is Varget is as slow The 45 Page Known informally as the Garand, the rifle was one of several American technological developments that definitely played a role in defeating the Axis powers. Recently, I have been firing the old warhorse more often and find the Garand a well-mannered rifle well worthy of some effort in mastering. . In those days, reloading was also in its infancy, and components were typically pull-down bullets and powder. <>>> Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. To load the Garand, first lock the bolt to the rear. They can be used as basic load data in most modern military rifles of 7mm or larger, with a standard weight cast bullet for the caliber, such as 140-170 grains in the 7x57, 150-180 grains in the .30 calibers, and 150-190 grains in the 8mm. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. M1A / M14 load date due to the operation and speed of the rifle action some The 30-06 Springfield brass is among the company's newest offerings, and we found it far more consistent right out of the bag than we could ever hope for with military surplus brass. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. This is a great load for Garand Matches with the 03 Springfield and your M1 will recoil like a Ar/15 and still cycle the action. I cradled my Garand in a Caldwell Rock BR Competition front shooting rest and supported the rear with a Champion Wedge bag.After confirming my zero, I fired groups with each powder charge. You have fewer options. Plus, the case is being worn and worked by multiple full-length resizing cycles. If you're squeamish or new to reloading, use Winchester Large Rifle) 47.0 grains IMR 4064 Sierra 175 grain MatchKing Overall length 3.340 inches This load, in my M1, duplicates almost perfectly the M72 match load specification with a very low standard deviation. R UDo6n/L0_L#Mgf)6hP Kcx^*-N8*k55d;yO? Groups off the bench run 1 - 1.5 inches with the original 1945 barrel on the rifle. This M1 Ball ammunition was designed for long-range machine-gun barrages, then a common military tactic, but by the time the Garand rifle appeared, the .50 BMG had taken over the long-range role, and .30-06 machine guns were primarily used at closer range. As for the most accurate load tested, the single most accurate factory load is the Black Hills Gold load using the 150-grain Nosler Partition bullets. NES/MFS February Giveaway ***Taurus G3***, Reloading for Semi-Autos and Service Rifles. I also used the classic original and dependable IMR line of powders. Producing good accuracy with the rifle means carefully crafted handloads. I understood two things after beginning the load process. However I decide to fill cases and seat bullets, one thing is for sure: the Garand can be an exceptional shooter if you give it everything it needs to succeed. This particular M1 Garand indicates some newer powders have the potential to improve the performance of the old battle rifle. While Vihtavuoris loading data for VV-N150 makes it appear the powder is similar in burn rate to IMR-4895, Kevin said it is not: We just completed some comparative testing with VV-N150 against 4350, and found them to be very, very close in terms of both performance and pressure curves. The brass used was new Federal, already primed with Federal 210s, purchased in a really good Internet deal a couple years ago. For powder, I decided to branch out and give VihtaVuori N150 a try. The Speer reloading book has lots of great 30-06 information. If hot loads or some newer commercial ammunition is used, it can damage the operating rod. You must have perfectly-sized ammunition, and you must load within the pressure limits of the systemwithout battering the rifle. It also is going to be on the slower side of the velocity scale, and I plan on reaching out to at least 800 yards with it. Load Procedures Each case was full-length resized with the RCBS small base dies. 3 0 obj Load up and get shooting. Basic Load Data Hornady Manufacturing Company develops and publishes reloading data for the Handbook of Cartridge Reloading. Read them. After getting used to the trigger and sights, three-shot groups with the military surplus ammunition averaged 1.39 inches, the equivalent of a little under 3 inches at 100 yards not bad for 50-year-old machine-gun ammunition and rugged sights not specifically designed for target work. My range day was a dream come true for load development. The operating rod and gas tube could be damaged by excess pressure. THey will email you a scanned copy of those pages. Jacketed bullet diameter is .308 inch. But loading the .30-06 for a bolt action rifle, and loading for a semi-automatic rifle such as the M1 Garand, are two different skills requiring different approaches. Their assessment of the carbine and the Thompson was less than complimentary compared to the modern M4 5.56mm carbine they were issued. Western Powder's load manual says to use 44 to 50 grains of a propellant with a medium burn rate topped with a 150- to 173-grain bullet. IMR 4895 -> 47.4 grains (This is below Hodgdon's starting load of 49 grains, but is a typical Garand load charge weight). Average muzzle velocity was just about 2,750 fps, a little less than 2,800 fps listed by Hatcher but certainly within the normal variation for both rifles and ammunition. After waiting the standard two minutes with the rifle pointed downrange, I manually ejected the cartridge then pocketed it for break-down back in my loading room. A cartridge that is too far forward will tie up the gun. As a result, the same loads in military brass create more pressure, a real no-no in the Garand. Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. .30-06 M1 Garand Loads: Warning! A second very decent CMP rifle delivered 2.0-inch groups on demand. Sierra HPBT MatchKing, 45.0 gr. Loading Precision Anyone who doesnt see the value in a properly-fitted, locking ammo box has never spilled a round of load development on the floor only to have to pull 50 bullets and do it all again. Reliable sources gave me a base for procedure, and I followed that procedure. These included the Hornady 150-grain JSP, Sierra Palma 155-grain, a match grade bullet, and theNosler 168-grain BTHP. While best known for its pistol brass, Starline had shifted its focus to bottleneck cartridges and nailed it. I 2nd this.. The content presented here is intended to inform, to educate, and even to entertain. The groups were fired in three-shot groups at 100 yards. This was known as the M1 thumb or Garand thumb. This is well within the results to be had with other wartime Garands and overall good results. <> IMHO though, that's a pretty powerful charge to use for a 150gr bullet using IMR4064. Warning: Powders such as IMR-4350, IMR-4831, H-4831 and others with similar burning rates, cause short cyclings, increased recoil, erratic port pressure and accelerated wear in an M1.They should never be used to reload any cartridge intended to be . The barrel in this rifle was as new, the stock was a perfect fit that had not been compressed by firing, and the trigger was excellent for a Garand. There are several powders in this burning range that will work fine. Never Gun: Springfield Armory M1 Garand; barrel length: 24 inches; case: Hornady; primer: Winchester Large Rifle; bullet diameter: .308"; bullets: 150 GR Hornady FMJ-BT; COAL: 3.185" or 155 GR Hornady A-Max; COAL: 3.240"; maximum COAL: 3.340"; (Note: 155 GR bullets can be used for all 150 GR data listed. But the fact is, the Garands awful efficiency far outstripped that of the Springfield. It is worth noting that the young men felt that in certain situations, the Garand would perform well even on todays battlefield. I erred on the side of caution. A once common practice I avoided was removing the projectile from service ammunition and replacing it with a premium bullet. . For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. 4 0 obj Note that Hodgdon uses a Winchester LR primer. My results were good to excellent considering the age of the rifle and the semi automatic action. 4. HPBT MatchKing. The military loads enjoyed a clearly specified burn rate for use in our first self-loading military rifle. Thank you guys, I was looking for a book locally the few I came across where not very specific to Garand loads. Close enough that I would be remiss in not pointing this out to anyone thinking of using the VV-N150 in a Garand. All primers were Winchester large rifle. You are using an out of date browser. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and enjoy helping people exercise their Second Amendment Rights. Please go to Appearance > Sidebars and drag a widget into User Submit Sidebar. Worked very well. This opens the possibility of metering charges and maybe even complete production on a progressive press. You can also sub in the 125 Speer TnT. Due to its adaptation to the Garand, IMR-4895 was designed to burn most efficiently at around 50,000 psi, rather than the 60,000+ psi of many modern rifle powders, including the 20mm cannon powder Hodgdon sold as H-4831. 4895 goes up to 51.7. For this reason, the M1 often gets a rap as being inaccurate, and this has always bothered me.Looking down at my post-Korean War M1, I decided it was time to see exactly how much accuracy I could squeeze out of it and set out on yet another handloading adventure. This will easily show the powder range that's best for your M1. These loads will bring meat home to the freezer and a big smile to your face! The Small Game or Gallery" Load When firing offhand, the gilt-edged accuracy of one load or the other did not matter as much, but when firing from the benchrest, the differences in load accuracy became apparent. The following 30-06 Springfield and 308 Winchester (7.62 x 51 NATO) cartridge loading data is suggested for M1 Garand and M1A (M-14) rifles known to be in good operating condition. ?eeH\POokPx}8LH fzrUgB7e|!LQy:ilgag h51NK3agux>4vS!VWq~4zeNa|X .o?iivZ`txf.Vjv$ZshW%i4k0:]fqt({Kf>N4yG:HvR@#iknj:GrnZk qnRuJ^7jRSFiW\}un,[n7,z In this way, the data is not cluttered with a lot of irrelevant and unused information and is limited to pertinent data on this particular weapon. We simply must accept that best. Ive used plenty of two-stage military triggers over the years, and the pull on Toms rifle was decent, the second stage averaging a pretty crisp 5.5 pounds. All Loads To Be Used At Your Own Risk. endobj Of course that's for a standard 30-06 load. This is simply the reality of loading with a self-loading rifle. Service Rifle Loadings, Downloads Don't Lose "Permanent damage can occur while shooting standard factory loaded 30-06 ammunition in the M1 Garand," said Dave Emary, Hornady Chief Ballistic Scientist. IMR 4064 -> 48.1 grains (This is about 1/4 of the range above the starting load). When you shove the clip down into the M1's magazine, and then release pressure, the bolt grabs a cartridge and slams it into battery. The Garand does not beat bullet noses up. However, unlike several other DuPont IMR powders developed during the 1930s, IMR-4895 was not available to handloaders until the late 1940s, when Bruce Hodgdon bought railroad cars full of war surplus IMR-4895 and sold it as H-4895. First, lets look at cartridge cases. A U.S. Rifle M1 Garand manufactured by H&R Firearms and chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch barrel (1:10 twist) was used to test all loads. Bullet weight and powder choice are critical. Copyright 2021 Garand Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. 4 0 obj If you would have told me that my cell phone would be involved in dumping powder charges, I would have never believed it. As such, it is not well worn, and the parts are of high quality. Tagged: .30-06, Springfield, Service Rifle, M2 Ball, M72 Match, M1 Garand, .30-06 Springfield Part 3 - Long Distance Rifle Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 1 - Hunting Loads, .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. Op rods are not getting any cheaper these days.. Its just too slow to be comfortably recommended in a Garand with a good conscience. ]r@#+}BTC5-aEgXtL.8\Xaa1]p2Z/1+j>46~K This M1 Garand is no stranger to the range. The 308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) loadings should be N++RnMNG]:M*hBv;4lZ Make sure that your cartridge length does not exceed your magazine length. Images 10 You cannot produce loads that lap at the heels of the .300 Magnum as you may with a bolt action rifle. The bullet weighed 151.0 grains, within the specifications listed in Hatchers Notebook. His rifle hit some empty cans at short range, and I mostly remember the recoil being pretty mild for a .30-06, no doubt due to both the Garands weight and gas operation. It's a bit of over kill but I load 16 rounds of each. Notes: All loads use CCI BR-210 primers, with single exception noted.Overall length of all loads is 3.34 inches. Amherst offers specialty two- and five-shot clips that proved invaluable in working up handloads and eliminating the need to load eight rounds on demand. exceed the Maximum loads! That being said, I decided to stay away from the 41.00 loading, even though it produced terrific accuracy and mild recoil. With the RCBS small-base dies in use, there were no chambering problems. It turned out to contain 53.2 grains of a powder that, not surprisingly, looked exactly like my supply of twenty-first-century IMR-4895. On top of that, I had on hand 100 once-fired PMC cartridge cases, but they did not prove suitable for multiple loadings. Be certain the cartridges are staggered in the clip and that the cartridge case head is pressed fully to the rear. The PB marked stock does not bother me at all. Look up loading for the Garand, M1-a on the net. Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. c|:wyf@CLy+uD1 DTcjN8vS5I3t+|XT^F\r[6 My main concern was reliable feeding, good function, and economy. I began with the Accurate line of powders, including Accurate 2495 and Accurate 4064. Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 9th edition. endobj M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA Starting Loads Maximum Loads BULLET WEIGHT POWDER DIA. While not becoming distracted by the graceful Steyr, and its set trigger and excellent sights, results were excellent with a couple of the loads using the Nosler 168-grain bullets producing brilliant sub MOA groups. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. Thanks for watching. [_ yj1 "e8!e#sg_/)\Mu}[9aZ%E aKmJg96uIky%IENjyg~:Zb;TL`>?v_X97-?$Im8lo'=w@xw48SZIb6s(8kv6Ym LjY=&o)'=A; VUa dc*51e~+,~hmnZiw7:/wx a-QcgY{H6m=EmO'0aY}GagoMi This brings up another point: The classic advice of using only powders in the IMR-4895 burn-rate range does not take into consideration changes in powders since the 1930s. I have long suspected the reason so many post-World War II gun writers stated accurate loads were usually found a few grains below listed maximum was the abundance of military surplus 4895. Plan ahead, there are always times of need along the lifetime of a shooter.) This led to more research, and it turns out the M1 and IMR-4895 coevolved during the years leading up to World War II. The basic rule is to use powders in the same general burn-rate range of IMR-4895, nothing much faster burning or, especially, much slower. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zach's reloads. The self-loader works upon a narrow spectrum of performance. Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. IMR-4895 available today is made in Canada and, while not exactly the original formula, is pretty close. ZKD~r^u wjh5`^Cqs"NZn'Uw:3"}}vI? 3 0 obj stream With a minimal instruction period all did well with the World War II battle rifle. The rifle itself functioned perfectly except for the very first round, a misfire. At 45.50 grains, the first four shots measured .75" (1.50 MOA) and a fifth opened it up to 1.75", still respectable for an M1.When it comes to selecting a load to mass-produce, I like to consider the final application, as well as my projected means of loading it. The bullets feed straight into the chamber, skipping the feed ramp. In fact, it has seen rigorous service at Renaissance Firearms Instruction in our Historic Military Firearms Shoot. I was using a 150gr FMJ and Varget. Which brass was best in the long run? Friend Kevin Thomas got wind of the VV-N150 news and sent an e-mail saying we needed to discuss VV-N150 in the Garand. M1 GARAND SERVICE RIFLE LOAD DATA. Pet Loads and Handloader are registered trademarks of Wolfe Publishing Company. Contact Form 7 or GravityForms plugin is required! With Berger 168-grain VLDs, VV-N140 won by a nose with RL-15 and Varget right behind. Reloading data is available as low as 99 per cartridge or as a subscription for $19.99. Loaded from data minimum to one step below max for the powder of choice. I also used a few loads incorporating the Barnes X bullet. The handloads were worked up not only with just accuracy in mind, but also a certain velocity range to avoid overloading the operating rod. I use this powder in my .30-06 Remington 700 BDL bolt action rifle. M1A, Case As an example, the Garand feeds JSP loads more reliably than the Krag rifle, which I have also loaded extensively for. Those powders have given Many reloading sources have load data specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. With IMR-4895, muzzle velocity was eventually raised to 2,800 fps. suitable for M1 Garand rifles that have been rechambered in the 7.62 NATO round. All primers were Winchester large rifle. All I can say so far is that it works fine and meters great in the 550. JavaScript is disabled. Suggestions Improper technique results in the thumb running forward into the chamber. Since my sons and I enjoy the Garand, the problem of feeding the rifle is a matter that must be solved. Another standard piece of Garand handloading advice, and indeed for the .30-06 in general, is reducing powder charges a little in military brass because G.I. Overall, it was certainly worthy of the reloading project. The hybrid secant/tangent ogive on these boat-tailed beauties makes them less dependent on their positional relationship with the barrel's lands. The newest of these is the RCBS MatchMaster with its .04 +/- grain accuracy. than Varget that are listed below. Actually the Sierra manual goes up to 52.1gr of 4064 for a 150gr bullet. Sure enough, several powder dispensers on the market now have Bluetooth connectivity to help streamline the process. If the action were at ranges greater than 200 yards, many felt the M1 Garand was superior to the modern small caliber assault rifle. Mastering such a rifle demands economical ammunition. The Garand was surprisingly easy to shoot on the bench because of its 10-pound weight, gas operation and the modest ballistics of appropriate ammunition. psi/cup 150 gr. Kevin has been in the shooting business a long time we met more than a decade ago, when he was chief ballistician at Sierra Bullets and these days he is in charge of technical services at Capstone, the U.S. importer of Vihtavuori powders. psi/cup max chg max fps max press. I literally cannot prep HXP surplus brass to this level of consistency. However, handloading is the obvious means to the end when inexpensive ammunition and accuracy are combined. A full-length view of an H&R manufactured U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 (M1 Garand) used to develop handload data. When loading the Garand, the first hurdle is getting a firm grasp of the differences between loading for a bolt gun and loading for a self-loader. You cannot work up 110-grain high-velocity varmint loads, and you cannot work up 220-grain bullet heavyweight loads. PSI/CUP MAX CHG MAX FPS MAX PRESS. During my load program, there was considerable discussion with experienced shooters concerning a common load practice with the Garand. Here, the gases meet a long-stroke piston attached to the operating rod, which is pushed rearward by the force of this high-pressure gas. Just don't try to drive the bullets too fast and the thread above about staying below 180 grain bullets is good . M1 Garand Service Rifle Load Data. Powders include Accurate, Vihtavuori, Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR, Alliant When reloading for the M1 it is important not to load ammo that will over-gas the system. The Hornady 7th edition does have a Garand section as EC said and it also lists the powders that Big Gun mentioned. A few months later, after some general tightening and tweaking an of the rifle, the same load delivered 1.2 inches for three shots. WxM wpX[&nbO1;7{;7wqf]RK/o[x i'i=&fP,:\y~l->6V_}nzm~;M?e__]4%|$m{Drq]]*8N jr!:6%U[Moc}p}yp]w8+v^ma?CcWn}'ltb^}.~n(EhEE0P#} mmgY.+}ra8'9`oL|x(t{Tr.3x. .30-06 M1 Garand (Using 168 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 45 loads. These dies also feature a precision micrometer seating stem, which allowed me to achieve a consistent 3.325 overall length without any fussing around. endobj M1 Garands have been used for casual and competitive target shooting ever since they came home on the shoulders of GIs in the 1940s. There were no failures to feed and no M1 thumb. While we used a good supply of Winchester ammunition, we also used reliable handloads. Remember,all 30'06 loads are not suitable for the Garand. me my best groups in my M1A. Using standard CCI primers For 8 rounds per group: 46.5 Gr averaged 2546 FPS, SD 42.6 (ouch) 47.5 Gr averaged 2579 FPS, SD 38.0 Trail Boss Reduced Rifle Load. I've always been told to reduce loads for commercial brass by 1.5 grains when using military brass (supposedly less volume) but weighing the brass shows little difference in weight, so I don't think the capacity is really any different. See What Happens When You Fire a Riley Defense RAK-47 C L For the First Time. It is to be avoided. The Russian sniper rifle generated some interest, but the star of the show was the M1 Garand. This Load Data taken from the Is your hand worth the 30$ you will spend buying a book? http://web.archive.org/web/200006200rpo/M1load.htm, http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=94, Send a private message to Ballbags (Again). %PDF-1.5 Expanding gases from a fired cartridge are diverted into the gas cylinder. It also lists service rifle data in .223. Just the same, there is room for experimentation within acceptable parameters and bullet and powder choices are abundant. How do you consider powder temperature sensitivity when developing load data. of IMR4895, Military Brass, Fed 210/210M or WLR Primer Where do you draw the line of your own personal safety? Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. As for bullets, I used what I could obtain during a time of shortage, but the loads used were very good choices. I had encountered this before with G.I. ;q;&z An exception to the foreign tag is Fiocchi ammunition, but then much of these are manufactured in Ozark Missouri. <>>> But accuracy was realized as well. After three range sessions with handloads, Varget provided the finest accuracy with 150-grain bullets, and VV-N150 provided the best groups with 168s. For bores smaller than 7mm, consult published data. The M1 Garand was the first semi-auto rifle issued to American military personnel. Its short grain flowed very easily through the MatchMaster dispenser and resulted in nearly zero overthrows. Powders burning slower may create excess pressure in the Garand. The .30-06 Springfield has been my favorite rifle cartridge for 40 years. Overall, the loads with Berger 168-grain VLDs were more consistently accurate than 150-grain loads. They are impressed by the light recoil and how cheap it is compared to buying new AA . M1 garand, Bullet jump/ reloading data 08-15-2018, 01:43 PM. Loading and Shooting the M1 Garand The M1 Garand rifle is a .30 caliber, gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle. My thinking is that the starting load is probably . Images 13 Following the sale of Remington Outdoor Company's assets in September 2020, Vista Outdoor purchased Remington Ammunition. 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