M1 Garand loads

[Pre 64 Joe]

Hi everyone: I;m going to start reloading for my Garand and using Sierra 150 gr. HPBT bullets, my question is that if I load to 3.340 overall length the bullet only has about 1/8 inch holding it in the case, I have read everything from 3.180 OAL to 3.340 OAL, I would like to know what you all load for OAL in 150 gr. and 168 gr. HPBT bullets. and a special thanks to scr83jp for his info in the 1986 American Rifleman load data that says to use 3.340 OAL and the other websites for the M1, Thanks, Joe.

[CSDGuy]

I'm at about the same point in my Garand reloading quest. I've only done about 10 rounds so far, and haven't had a chance to give'em a try. Here's what I've got...

Brass: HXP 69
Primer: CCI #200
Powder: IMR 4064 (48gr) - starting load, will work up.
Bullet: Sierra 150gr Spitzer (flat base, soft point...)
OAL: 3.224, same as my milsurp HXP.

I'm going to do a load of 47gr powder, 47.5, and 48.5... and so on, until I find a load that works and doesn't go over max shown in the manuals.

I'm a newbie to this, so I'm starting off slow. I have much learning to do!

Good luck!

[CEDaytonaRydr]

Doesn't the Sierra manual have military duplication load data?

I thought I remembered hearing that somewhere...

[mstlaurent]

I don't know about Sierra, but the Hornady manual does have a section on reloading for the Garand.

[NotSoFast]

I don't know about Sierra, but the Hornady manual does have a section on reloading for the Garand.

I second that. You can't go wrong loading for the M1 from the Hornady manual.

[Southpaw45]

I dont use HPBT bullets for my Garand . Im using 150 gr FMJ Speers and the C.O.L is 3.260. IMR 4064 is a great powder for Garand loads and im using 48.0 grs for the 150s