M1 GARAND 30-06

[EddieM]

There was an article in the GCA Journal a while back, the exact article I can't re-read as we moved and when downsizing I gave all my older Journal's to members of the gun club I belong to. Using the GCA Journal searchable spread sheet I believe it was Issue 34-1-23 Winter 2019 first key word "M2 Ball Facts vs. Myth". It was a controversial stance but well researched, if you have access to the article it can provide additional insight.

Hey Sarge,
Unfortunately, I don´t have access, thank you.
Regards

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Can you? Probably yes. Should you? You pays your money, you takes your chances. Will it blow up? Smaller bullet, not likely. Cant fire because of the shoulder? Nonsense. 270 case length (OAL) is the same as the 30-03. Something like 0.10" longer than the 30-06, not enough to prevent chambering. Accurate? No data to prove yes or no. Shooting any 150 grain 30-06, probably OK but a 150 grain at 2,700 fps is definitely OK. If it was 3,000 fps you might want to think about it in an M1 as a steady diet. A 180 grain at 3,000 fps is probably too hot for an M1 day in and out.

Dave

Thank you Dave
Cheers

[ArtPahl]

The headspace specs for the .270 Winchester cartridge are identical to the .30/06 and so is the .25/06, the .35 Whelen, and the semi wildcat .338/06. I believe you may be thinking of the .280 Remington which has the shoulder moved forward .050" to prevent forced chambering in a .270 rifle.

[EddieM]

The headspace specs for the .270 Winchester cartridge are identical to the .30/06 and so is the .25/06, the .35 Whelen, and the semi wildcat .338/06. I believe you may be thinking of the .280 Remington which has the shoulder moved forward .050" to prevent forced chambering in a .270 rifle.

Hey ArtPahl,
I was thinking in .270
Regards

[El Woodman]

Although many consider M1s to be an -06, they're more correctly caliber .30M2. Specific projectile weights and powder charges are required for the M1 to function properly. 210 gr. .30-06 may damage the weapon, and 125 gr. light loads may not cycle the action properly. Same as with civilian loads for .223 Rem/5.56mm and .308 Win/7.62mm NATO. Do not put ANY ammunition in a firearm other than that specifically designed for it...Unless you really don't like your face.

[RCS]

My photo shows the 30-03, 30-06, 30M1 and 30M2 cartridges. The 30M1 was developed after WW1 to extend the range and the M1 Rifle was designed to use the 30M1 cartridge. Before WW2, the 30M2 was developed as a reduced range and recoil cartridge close to the original 30-06 cartridge in performance. When introduced into the military in 1937, the 30M2 cartridge had a stannic stain bullet (like the 30-06) for identification which lasted until 1940Attachment 119996

[DaveN]

Very interesting…..