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M-1 loads

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Swede

Post subject: Re: M-1 loads

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:57 pm

First Lieutenant

Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:20 am
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I'm not sure how I missed this, but thanks for the info.

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gschwertley

Post subject: Re: M-1 loads

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:53 pm

Feldmarschall

Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:48 am
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Location: Washington state

Way back in the March, 1986 issue of American Rifleman there was an article written by John R. Clarke called "Reloading for the M1 Rifle." The data in that article is very close to what Harris has recommended. I tore the article out and have used it many times over the years when loading for the M1. Hopefully the powder formulations haven't changed enough over the years to make a difference.

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Gun Nut

Post subject: Re: M-1 loads

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:08 am

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Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:21 am
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Main thing is to avoid powders that burn too slowly and result in excessive gas port pressures, those can bend or break op rods.
They mainly used IMR single base powders during WW2 so this was not a problem.
Slower powders and loads to drive bullets heavier than 150 grains to max velocity can sometimes pose a problem, unless the gas port is bushed.

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txpete

Post subject: Re: M-1 loads

Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:27 am

OUTLAW

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Location: TEXAS

I used 2 powders for mine.imr 4895 and AA2520 always group good in my rifles.
pete

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rooster

Post subject: Re: M-1 loads

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:29 pm

Lance Cpl

Joined: Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:51 pm
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howdy , I have used 47 grs of IMR 4895 in GI cases and never had a problem with functioning or Accuracy

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OlTom

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Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:17 am

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