Primers and reloading for the Garand

[khickey3492]

I recently began reloading for my newly rebarreled (.30-'06) M1 Garand and have a question about primers.

In reloading (7.62 NATO) for my M1A, CCI #34 (NATO) primers are highly recommended. I do not see the same recommendation for the .30-'06 round in the Garand. It seems the potential for slam fires would be a bit lower (heavier bolt, slower..), but what do you think, are the CCI primers a good idea?

Your are highly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kevin

 

[rimfire_crazed]

I certainly don't think it could hurt anything. None of the data I have referencing the Garand suggests them, though.

 

[khickey3492]

Nor does mine, but I only have 2 manuals that actually call out the Garand specifically. I agree, it couldn't hurt anything and as the price difference is small, it's probably worth the reduction in slam fire chances..

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Just did some reading since I'm strongly considering picking up a CMP Garand, and several articles I found suggested CCI 34's. The primer cup is harder than standard LR's, and one article I read even said it was a "magnum" primer - so it will burn hotter. This is certainly not something you could throw right into your component mix and hope for good results. You'll need to develop proper loads.

 

[roundball]

I just got a reply aboug my garand. He said to look at Hornady . They have a thing just on Mi Garands.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I've normally used LR primers and have never had an issue. but it couldnt hurt anything. like stated above you'd want to rework your load

 

[Aszerigan]

I'll go against the grain and recommend standard CCI 200 LR primers. I've not heard of problems with slam-firing on a garand. And LR primers are easier to get too.

 

[Mudcat]

I pretty much just use Federal 210M for my Garand never had any slam fires.

 

[SpecWar]

I used WW LR when I had my Garand, used IMR 4895 and IMR 4064 with good results.