Ammo for '44 M1 Garand

[QuinnBayArea]

Finally managed to scoop up a Garand. 1944 Springfield. Where do I source ammo and what kind of ammo? Ive heard my entire life dont shoot modern 30-06 through it....?

[Wlee]

If you want to shoot modern ammo just install an adjustable gas plug. Now there are several manufacturers who make modern garand safe ammo, they usually put m1 garand somewhere on the packaging. American eagle and PPU come to mind.

[Dieppe42]

Anything non "light magnum" and under 172 grains. I just used Fed American Eagle...and I still have Greek HXP.

[jsanch03]

[bigbossman]

Reload.

[M1NM]

Keep the bullet weight down and use military brass. The M1 ejector is hard on brass and the softer commercial stuff will get more dents on loading and sometimes tear the rim off when ejecting if the chamber is a little rough or dirty.

[1990Husky]

Pick up a couple of cans of HXP M2 ball from someone on CalGuns. Shoot 1 and save one. You should be able to get 4-5 reloads out of each piece. That will get you nearly 1000-1200 shots if you consider the first factory load and reloads.

[smoothy8500]

Some good commercial choices are available in 147-150 gr FMJ from Privi Partizan, Winchester, PMC, or American Eagle.

[metalcruncher]

I shoot 30-06 specifically sold for M1 Garands.

For example, TargetSportsUSA has "30-06" and "30-06 Springfield for M1 Garand" for sale on their website.

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[liqu]

Read Hatchers book on the garand, I think you will find all this advise worthless.

[IronsightsRifleman]

Congratulations on your M1 Rifle!
Look for 150-168 grain projectiles and muzzle velocities under 2800 fps.

[bigbossman]

Rear Hatchers book on the garand, I think you will find all this advise worthless.

All of it? Really?

[smoothy8500]

Rear Hatchers book on the garand, I think you will find all this advise worthless.

And more than a few would argue that your "contribution" was only slightly helpful.

[19K]

[QuinnBayArea]

Got it in a trade, Trade Value of $1000. Perfect shape, came with Pelican case, 10 clips, bandoliers, and 10" bayonet.