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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 25, 2020, 07:11:59 AM »
Quote from: drck1000 on November 23, 2020, 07:56:06 AM
Ahh, great info!  I have both a 1903A1 and Garand, but have only shot the 1903 so far because all I was able to find is new production factory ammo.  Now that I am getting into reloading/handloading, I can look to load for the Garand.  I have the powders mentioned below already on hand for .308.  Will refer to load data in manuals, but good to see what others have been trying and their hits or misses.  Will be good to shoot the Garand again.

Yes!  My M1 Garand will be here, soon, and really am looking forward to shooting it.  I purchased some casings from Lihikai for reloading (great guy with a lot of knowledge) and will be purchasing some M2 Ball ammo from Oldmose.  I was informed that not to shoot the M1 with commercial grade ammo, so I decided to get back into reloading.
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 21, 2020, 09:58:13 AM »
Quote from: jc2721 on November 20, 2020, 04:49:17 PM
Sorry, cancel that.  He had some a while ago but the fmj stuff he's got now is incompatible with the Garland, sorry about that.

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Not a problem.  I am on the hunt for powder, projectiles and large rifle primers.  I am well aware of the shortage, so that is why I am try to collect what I can for now.  I am estimating that the shortage should end by 2021 3rd quarter.  Hopefully.  Thanks you for looking into it.
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 21, 2020, 09:55:52 AM »
Quote from: rklapp on November 21, 2020, 09:37:43 AM
If you can, buy a jug. You'll need a lot of it.



https://www.handloadermagazine.com/m1-garand-handloads

Thank you for the information.  Much needed.
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 20, 2020, 04:40:50 PM »
Quote from: jc2721 on November 20, 2020, 04:24:45 PM
I haven't loaded 06 in more than a decade so I would recommend you google-fu a few loads specifically designed for the Garand. 

I've sold a few rifles at the gun show and I've always told buyers NOT to shoot commercial rounds UNLESS it was specifically made for Garands (the Federal stuff is good but expensive--then again, so is blowing up a rifle!).

Good luck! :shaka:
Understood.  Yes, I was looking for m2 ball ammo.  No one seems to have any so I am going to try and reload my own.
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 20, 2020, 01:54:41 PM »
Quote from: randye808 on November 20, 2020, 01:33:42 PM
Yep.  My M1 Garand is coming from CMP and should be here soon.  Thank you for the information.  Now I know that I have another M1 shooter, I will keep your profile for future inquires.  Again, thank you.

Any recommendation of powder I should use?
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 20, 2020, 01:33:42 PM »
Quote from: jc2721 on November 19, 2020, 08:21:21 PM
Maybe you know this already but there are only a few powders you should use for the M-1.  Some slow burning powders can damage your op rod and those aren't cheap to replace.
Good luck!  I love shooting my Garands.

Yep.  My M1 Garand is coming from CMP and should be here soon.  Thank you for the information.  Now I know that I have another M1 shooter, I will keep your profile for future inquires.  Again, thank you.
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 19, 2020, 04:45:43 PM »
Lihikai,

Is it Boxer or Beardan prime?  When is a good time I can pick it up?
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Reloading / Re: 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 19, 2020, 08:44:32 AM »
I hoping to get at least 50 - 100 brass.
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Reloading / 30-06 brass for a M1 Garand
« on: November 18, 2020, 02:31:39 PM »
Do anyone have used 30-06 brass for sale?  Looking to reload for a M1 Garand.
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