Reloading M1 garand

[roundball]

I have a M1 garand. It was made in 1943. Does anyone know if there is anything special I shood do if I reload ammo for it, like maybe crimp the bullet?

 

[red_zr24x4]

You need to use powder with the proper burn rate or you will mess up the op rod/ blow the heal off the reciever.
I dont have it but, the Hornady manual has a section just for the garand

 

[geronimojoe85]

Get an adjustable gas plug and you can load without worrying about damaging the gun. I've got one in the mail from midway. Could be the best $35 I ever spent.

 

[khickey3492]

The crimp from a properly adjusted RCBS deating die or a Dillon taper crimp should be sufficient. I didn't have mine adjusted correctly and could push the bullet into the case. Re-adjusted and all was good.

The Hornady manual has excellent details for service rifles.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

+1 for the Hornady load data.

I've been meaning to scan it to have on hand for those who are curious.

EDIT:

I've got a PDF for the 150-155 an 168 gr Hornady loads for those who are interested. They have data for 178gr bullets, too, but who shoots those?!?