30 m1 carbine load

dgac

June 16, 2008 16:27

I just got 1000 bullets/brass and was wondering what type of powder the military uses? Can I get it? If not what kind should I use to get close to the military load. Also what primers should I use?

dgac

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  fishmasty

  June 16, 2008 16:39

  Get yourself a Good reloading manual..(and read it) You can also check online with bullet and powder manufacturers.
  
  Follow the recipies to a "T"

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  jonk

  June 16, 2008 16:52

  The military loading used WC 820 powder. It is available from www.gibrass.com in 8 lb. jugs. Very good stuff and also great in the 357 mag, 44 mag, etc. Roughly equivalent to H110.
  
  I have used Winchester small rifle, CCI small rifle, and Wolf small rifle primers. All worked fine.
  
  Note this is for rifle/carbine loads. From a revolver you will want pistol primers and perhaps a little faster powder.

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  ww2buff9067

  June 16, 2008 17:39

  I loaded a bunch with 14 gr of Win 296, but found they were a tiny bit hot, and rather dirty. I'm going to try 12 gr of Alliant 2400 powder as soon as my schedule slows down a bit to see if I have a cleaner load. Have fun with this one, it's a blast to shoot.
  
  Hope this helps,
  
  Mike

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  BHAVIN

  June 17, 2008 00:03

  I use 13.8 grains of Hodgdon H110 with a 110g FMJ bullet and Winchester Small Rifle primers in LC brass with very good results.

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