m1 and modern ammo

[ledge]

I just ordered 240 rounds of HXP form CMP, is that brass reloadable?

[finloq]

I just ordered 240 rounds of HXP form CMP, is that brass reloadable?

It is. I will let somebody else talk about removing the military crimp. I still have plenty of Winchester brass; so that is what I use for reloading. I save my HXP brass, though. That Winchester won't last forever.

[browningautorifle]

There are several mechanical devices to remove crimp. After sizing I use a Dillon primer pocket swager. They are also made by RCBS and that one goes into the press that you will also need to reload in the first place. Just ask where you buy your reloading stuff for a primer pocket swager and they will show you something useable.

[.45s r best]

In resposnse to Ledge's question if American Eagle M1 ammo is any good, I cannot say whether or not it is, I can only offer my opinion. I have a recently made Springfield Armory M1 Garand and I shoot American Eagle's M1 ammo with it. When I am unable to get it, I have a Schuster Adjustable Gas System and shoot 150 grain commercial 30.06 with it. I have been happy with both. I typically shoot targets set 100 to 200 yards out and get fairly tight groups given my 55 year old eyes.

[Dr342]

Has anyone used American Eagle M1 Garand Ammo and is it any good?

Yes, but I think its expensive at almost $1 a round. HXP from the CMP is my first choice, Reloading is my second. Ive used Federal 150 grain with no problem, but anything larger I would advise an adjustable gas plug.

"Reloading For The M1 Rifle" by John R. Clarke in the March 1986 American Rifleman has a wealth of information you need for M1 reloads. (Available for around $10 on line)

[ma96782]

Reloading for the M1.............

http://web.archive.org/web/200006200...rpo/M1load.htm

Aloha, Mark