M1 Reloading Data

[imntxs554]

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Check you reload date on Rifle, Pistol and Shtoguns

Frank

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[enfield303t]

Set your sights on pistol reloading data | Hodgdon Reloading

Check you reload date on Rifle, Pistol and Shtoguns

Frank

Frank, it is a good site and the big thing is to always be sure when you are loading, especially weighing powder do not get distracted. Start at the low numbers and work up your loads, never start at the top as it takes time to develop most loads.

Ball powder flows so much better so I check every rifle load when using stick powder as the measure can screw up easily, it sticks and it is just a problem you can.t do much about it. There are times stick powder weights will vary and I always keep mine within 1/10 th. of a grain.

I always use masking tape and and write what powder I am using and put it on the powder measure. Easy to go away for a few hours and forget what you had in it. I don't store powder for long periods of time in the measure.

Don

[imntxs554]

Im sure when i get one here shortly, i'll be bothering you with info, lol. I always been wanting to do this, but for now i will look for one and STUDY first, Thanks

Frank

[browningautorifle]

You'll need at least two and more books on reloading is better. Read them before you even begin. The official sources are the only way to go. Info gleaned from memories can be flawed and dangerously wrong. Have a record book and record all loads no matter how few and all calibers. Makes for excellent reference when you go back to a cartridge after many years.

[imntxs554]

Yeah y'all are right...i wouldn't dare do this until i find a Seasoned reloader letting me sit with him and learn, this is something for the future. But they post these up for sale and the club, Thanks

Frank

[imarangemaster]

The 15 grain of WW296 with a 110 FMJ/JSP bullet is considered the "factory/military duplication load" by CMP. In fact, you have to be careful not to decrease it by much. I use 14.7 to 15 grains of WW296 with Berry plated bullets, too. The WW 296 load gives about 1950 to 2000 FPS.

For cast bullets, 11.0 grains of Alliant 2400 with a 115 grain Bear Creek moly bullet is a great, cheap, plinking load, though for 100/150 shooting, you need to move the rear sight to the 200 setting. It gives about 1650 to 1700 fps.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I'm not a fan of plated bullets. They don't seem as consistent, accuracy wise, as Jacketed.

[USGI]

Yep, I've found the same thing about the plated bullets - cheaper but not as consistent. The Armscor FMJ reloading bullets are more reasonably priced than the "name brands" and I've found them to be very close in accuracy. They just don't look "correct" though. - BO

[DaveHH]

I shot reloads exclusively for decades. I bought some Sierra bullets once just to see what the best would do. They were no different than Remington bulk FMJ. I've used IMP 4198, 4227, 2400 and all of the ball powders. The 4198 seemed to shoot best, but again none really stood out as best.

[imarangemaster]

Here's my reloads - L to R: R-P 110 FMJ factory, Rainier Ballistics 110 plated with 15 grains WW296, Bear Creek oly 115 grain lead with 11 grains Alliant 2400