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Is it OK load load 180 grain bullets for a Garand?

I know you should'nt for the M1A.

And I know only use med. burn rate powders. (4064, varget etc.)
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  • jonk
    It's at the upper end, but yes. My NRA book gives M1 loads with that bullet weight.

    Edit: If you do this, stick with the 4064 you suggest, or 4895, or another Garand friendly powder. I'd post the data but I don't have access to the book right offhand.
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  • the middle
    quote:Originally posted by jonk
    It's at the upper end, but yes. My NRA book gives M1 loads with that bullet weight.


    Thank you
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  • rsnyder55
    Or you could also get an adjustable gas valve.
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  • wpage
    Typical load is 150 for m1 garand loads.

    That is a military rifle and 180 should not be to rough for it.
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  • JustC
    carefull when loading for the garand, they will bend op rods and have other issues with powders that they were not made for.
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  • the middle
    quote:Originally posted by JustC
    carefull when loading for the garand, they will bend op rods and have other issues with powders that they were not made for.


    I am aware to only use medium burn rate powders in Garand.

    I have two books on the Garand, one says ist OK to use 180 grain, but no heavier, and the other book says 175 is the max.

    The Garand I have is just a shooter, but I still want to be nice to it!
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