How many reloads for Garand M2 30-06?

Ignition Override · Jul 13, 2010

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 · Jul 13, 2010

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 · Jul 13, 2010

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 · Jul 13, 2010

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.

How many reloads for Garand M2 30-06?

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