How many reloads for Garand M2 30-06?
Ignition Override
July 13, 2010, 12:57 AM
Being still a novice reloader, have only done Prvi .303 for my Enfields.
Planning to buy first Garand this summer, but with Lee Single Stage gear, using lighter bullets, can about three-four reloads be done,having only basic knowledge?
A very experienced friend can help check me out on first full-length sizing, as I've never done it. He has done it for his several Garands.
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nicholst55
July 13, 2010, 05:55 AM
Assuming that you're going to be using the brass from M2 Ball ammo, yes, you should be able to get four reloads - assuming that your FL sizing die is properly set up.
Here's a good (but rather involved) read on the subject: http://blog.sinclairintl.com/2009/02/19/setting-up-a-full-length-sizing-die/
loadedround
July 13, 2010, 06:56 AM
I agree with Nicholst35, you will probably will have lost the cases in the grass before you get more than 3-4 loadings anyway. :)
ArchAngelCD
July 13, 2010, 02:52 PM
I've gotten 6 reloads from Garand ammo so far and it seems like I'll get a good many more from the brass. I see no signs of cracking or enlarged primer pockets as of the 6th reload.
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