Charlie98
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I've been shooting my Garand for 25 years, I've always used IMR4895 under both the 150grn FMJ's and 168grn BTHP's with decent results... this just plinking and informal target shooting. I'm fixing to drop IMR4895 from the roster, the cartridges I've loaded previously with it have benefited from other powders... namely IMR's 4064 and 3031... so that's what I would like to use in lieu of IMR4895 in the Garand.
Some of you guys have way more trigger time behind the M1 than I do... considering what I'm loading, what would be the best powder? I know IMR4064 works well behind the 168's in the Garand, but I don't know about the 150's. I don't know how well IMR3031 works in the Garand with either weight bullet, I'm wondering if it might be too fast for the stock gas system.
Looking for your experiences, I don't need quotes from the loading manual. I'm not opposed to just sticking with IMR4895 if that's the best choice, but I'd love to be able to have to stock one less powder.
Some of you guys have way more trigger time behind the M1 than I do... considering what I'm loading, what would be the best powder? I know IMR4064 works well behind the 168's in the Garand, but I don't know about the 150's. I don't know how well IMR3031 works in the Garand with either weight bullet, I'm wondering if it might be too fast for the stock gas system.
Looking for your experiences, I don't need quotes from the loading manual. I'm not opposed to just sticking with IMR4895 if that's the best choice, but I'd love to be able to have to stock one less powder.