Anyone know a source for loads to duplicate ".30 M1 Ball" ?

[Detritus]

Ok, so I have a Garand that I'm just about ready to start reloading for, and two or three boxes 175gr Matchkings. So the thought came to me that, since I have said resource, it would be interesting to look into trying to replicate the load the Garand was initially designed to use.

So anyone have a good lead on where to find such data? i.e. a load using currently available powder, for a 175gr BTHP at a MV of 2,600fps, and a Garand safe pressure curve?

the "garand safe" data I have been able to find so far, has a gap where it jumps from 168gr loads to 180gr and the 178/180 data maxes out at 2500fps.

Note: I also plan to work up an M2 ball equivalent, but have found multiple data sources for that.

As always TIA for any info and advice you can give.​

 

[nbkky71]

.30 M1 ball was a 174gr FMJ bullet moving at 2650 fps. You should be able to come close to that with a Sierra 175gr MK, 46.0-46.5gr IMR 4895, Win LR primer, 3.3" OAL. That's an old service rifle competition 600yd load.

 

[RacerX]

Go over to the CMP forum. There’s a reloading section that specializes in .06 for the garand.

Many of those guys are loading 150gr bullets.

 

[AR10ShooterinNC]