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Post by woodscstmreloaded on Jun 30, 2012 12:36:46 GMT -7
This morning, I reloaded 80 30-06 bullets for a M1 Garand tactical Rifle shoot I have coming up soon. Dad and I have tested this load a couple weeks ago and found it superior in accuracy out of our National Match M1, shooting less than 1" at 100 yards. The load is Remington Cases, Once fired, Full Length resized with a RCBS Small Base die, Trimmed to 2.850", Chamfered, Primer Pockets Uniformed, Flashhole Reamed and perfectly annealed.  Hand seated Winchester Large Rifle Primers Next, I Zero'd the scale to ensure an accurate reading. Dad normally uses a digital scale, but he wants me to start out using the mechanical magnetic scale beam type.
The traditional powder for the M1 Garand is IMR 4064. Although there are a lot of good powders out there, this powder is the OLD RELIABLE. It has gas pressures and correct speed that the M1 Garand was designed around. We tested different charges and found 46.5 grains to be the most accurate for warmer temperatures.  Once the powder measure was set and throwing consistent charges, I filled all cases with powder. The bullet I am going to load is the Sierra Match King 175 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail. These are some VERY accurate bullets! Back in the day, the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant built a match load with 172 grain bullets that are known far and wide to be "THE" bullet for the M1 Garand for match use. The 175's replicate this load nicely. I seated the bullets to the correct seating depth using the seater die. FULLY SEATED. Double Check Cartridge Overall Length (C.O.L.) and thats it. A precicely loaded 30-06 bullet. We will try to get a Video of me shooting this load at the match. See you soon, WCR |
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jun 30, 2012 12:42:27 GMT -7
Thank You Sir for the fine tutorial. I have never reloaded anything and you already answered some of my queries about the process. Best of Luck at the Match  |
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Post by geron on Jun 30, 2012 12:44:03 GMT -7
Hope you do well at the match!!! Looks like you're prepared.
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Post by woodscstmreloaded on Jun 30, 2012 13:02:26 GMT -7
Thanks guys, I love handloading & reloading ammo.
WCR
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jun 30, 2012 13:07:54 GMT -7
I'm liking that Avatar too!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2012 14:31:58 GMT -7
Nice tutorial, thank you1
So when we go to shooting the pistols, do you want me to save the brass up for you? Its generally, 22LR, 38 special, 9mm, 40 & 45 caliber.
As for rifle, those calibers vary...if you want, I will save them for you.
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Post by woodscstmreloaded on Jun 30, 2012 15:50:20 GMT -7
I have a couple pictures missing. The last two or three. What's up?
WCR
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Post by wtrfwlr on Jun 30, 2012 15:56:04 GMT -7
I'm not sure WCR they were there before but not now???
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Post by offtrail on Jun 30, 2012 20:38:41 GMT -7
I use to reload mostly shotshell , how do you store your powder to keep it safe and dry?
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Post by woodscstmreloaded on Jul 1, 2012 5:57:57 GMT -7
I use to reload mostly shotshell , how do you store your powder to keep it safe and dry? We store our powder on the shelf in factory containers for immediate use. Any powder we actually store is in a metal locker Dad calls a "Magazine" in an undisclosed location. WCR |
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Post by offtrail on Jul 1, 2012 7:17:17 GMT -7
I use to reload mostly shotshell , how do you store your powder to keep it safe and dry? We store our powder on the shelf in factory containers for immediate use. Any powder we actually store is in a metal locker Dad calls a "Magazine" in an undisclosed location. WCR Keeping gun powder in the house or anywhere around it always bothered me  |
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Post by Cwi555 on Jul 1, 2012 9:11:09 GMT -7
I have a couple pictures missing. The last two or three. What's up? WCR Fixed it for you. There is a size limit on photos here of 640x480. it has to show like [ img width=640 height=480] insert image url[ /url] I'll go back and fix the skewed photo as well. |
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Post by Cwi555 on Jul 1, 2012 9:17:12 GMT -7
Now that the formatting is squared away, the content was excellent.
I agree with WC's teaching you old school measurement. (noting the dial caliper's as well)
I instruct mechanical measurement classes on a regular basis for Quality control, Non-destructive Exam, and Welding personnel on a regular basis. You would be surprised the number of people who don't have a clue how to use that dial caliper, scale, or other mechanical measuring, testing, and equipment. (MT&E).
If you take care of it, it will not fail you like the digital ones will.
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Post by Cwi555 on Jul 1, 2012 9:27:33 GMT -7
Nice tutorial, thank you1 So when we go to shooting the pistols, do you want me to save the brass up for you? Its generally, 22LR, 38 special, 9mm, 40 & 45 caliber. As for rifle, those calibers vary...if you want, I will save them for you. 22lr is a rimfire and cannot be reloaded. It can however be used to make jackets for 5.56 bullets with the right equipment. We saved some for that purpose, but after 50,000 of them, we simply toss it in the brass bin for scrap metal. .38 headspaces off the rim, it is very easy to reload, and not as particular as the 9, 40, or 45. For .38 something as cheap and simple as this can load it. www.cabelas.com/presses-dies-lee-hand-press-reloading-kit-3.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03167031&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=CA74649E-ED1D-E011-8E88-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=5855181384&mr:keyword={keyword}You will need something more substantial to load the auto cartridges as they headspace off the case mouth and require a higher degree of accuracy regarding die set etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2012 9:31:17 GMT -7
Nice tutorial, thank you1 So when we go to shooting the pistols, do you want me to save the brass up for you? Its generally, 22LR, 38 special, 9mm, 40 & 45 caliber. As for rifle, those calibers vary...if you want, I will save them for you. 22lr is a rimfire and cannot be reloaded. It can however be used to make jackets for 5.56 bullets with the right equipment. We saved some for that purpose, but after 50,000 of them, we simply toss it in the brass bin for scrap metal. .38 headspaces off the rim, it is very easy to reload, and not as particular as the 9, 40, or 45. For .38 something as cheap and simple as this can load it. www.cabelas.com/presses-dies-lee-hand-press-reloading-kit-3.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03167031&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=CA74649E-ED1D-E011-8E88-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=5855181384&mr:keyword={keyword}You will need something more substantial to load the auto cartridges as they headspace off the case mouth and require a higher degree of accuracy regarding die set etc. I have NO clue what that all means, as I have NO clue about reloading ammo whatsoever (wish I did)...other than I saw a shotgun go off in a mans face, that was using reload ammo...scared the heck out of me and really did a number on him!! So....does that mean none of it is useable? |
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