Anyone using RG4895 for M1 Garand?

[smoothy8500]

I traded some stuff and got an unused 8# jug from my dad's friend. I normally use IMR 4895, and tried a Google search and mostly found other calibers using the RG. Hoping to get some info or experience from other members.

[echo884]

Very use-able powder. I load 46.5gr under normal Large rifle primers. 46.0gr under CCI military primers. Both under 150gr FMJ bullet. One time, I did find a little bit of debris when I dumped one out. It looked like a small sliver of wood or something. So far, I haven't seen anything to effect cycling. My Garand just eats it all up. Gone through one 8lb jug already. Working on the 2nd. Too bad I can't find any more.

[smoothy8500]

Thanks for the info. I use pulled M2 bullets and the CCI mil primers also. Did you happen to chrongraph the loads?

[echo884]

Sorry. Don't have a chronograph.

[Darklyte27]

yes shoots fine

[The King]

In my 1942 winchester with a 2002 barrel (12" twist),
Radway Green 4895 groups 168 grain bullets best with MINIMUM charge.
43 grains.

168 grain BTHP are nosler blems purchased on line

http://www.shootersproshop.com/

[smoothy8500]

Thanks everyone. BTW nice prices on the Nosler blems. I like the Custom Comp and will keep an eye on shooters pro shop. Mid South usually has good prices on blems too.

[Nessal]

I've loaded quite a bit of .308 with RG4895. Do you know if your dad's friend have anymore? By the way, the burn rate of RG4895 is very similar to IMR4895. I just reference IMR load data and started to work up charges.