Newbie powder inquiry

DirtySteve · 02-26-2017, 07:57 AM

Keeping with forum rules, I'm simply looking for feedback on powder Brand/designation for .30 M2 ball Garand loads, and .45 acp fmj.
Figured I'd ask y'all first.

Railbuggy · 02-26-2017, 08:14 AM

Unique and Bullseye were all I used loading 45acp and colt. I used Reloader19 on my 7.62x63 and 7.62x51 rounds. Never tried anything else. I quit reloading about ten years ago when COPD got the best of me. If I remember right Steve, you can't post loading data on this fourm.

DirtySteve · 02-26-2017, 08:27 AM

By "Designation" I mean type of powder only.

Eightball · 02-26-2017, 09:56 AM

If I remember correctly, IMR 4895 was the original powder for M2 ball production and a lot of people like to use that to replicate the factory load.
As for the .45 ACP, Bullseye for target shooting or Unique for a little wider range of loads.

DirtySteve · 02-26-2017, 03:15 PM

Dayum. Lots of bullets are on backorder.

THE DUDE · 02-26-2017, 05:18 PM

titegroup is an option too

biggest thing about loading for a garand is getting the 'curb' correct. i've made up 4350 and varget loads that worked safely. what you really need is one of those spiffy adjustable gas plugs so you can shoot loads that basically go "poof" but cycle the gun.

Cheaper to buy a damn set of bullet molds than it is a 100rd box of bullets anymore.
i've been looking at .264 bullet prices and my mind is blown.

Frogman · 02-26-2017, 06:48 PM

What ever powder you use, after you take a shot, take a look down the barrel and see if a lot of unburnt power is still there, if it is, see if it will clean up with a hotter primer - if the reloading book gives it an ok. other wise look for a cleaner burning powder. Semi auto & full auto guns don't work real well with powder residue everywhere.

DirtySteve · 02-26-2017, 07:19 PM

I'm gonna go with CCI primers, and plan on loading to the original M2 pressures.

noylj · 02-26-2017, 11:57 PM

For bullets 155g or less use IMR4895. For bullets heavier than 155g use IMR4064.

JD Miller · 02-26-2017, 11:59 PM

308 I use 165 gr boolits and IMR4064 and R15

DirtySteve · 03-05-2017, 06:26 PM

I'm guessing the minimum load listed is proper for M2 pressures using 150gr FMJ?

5knives · 03-06-2017, 12:56 PM

IMR4064, IMR4350 Always gave good results, as did H414 and IMR4831,

Depending on the rifle.
and the bullet!

Regards,

DirtySteve · 03-26-2017, 10:17 AM

Of course, nobody has the priming tool shellholder I need.....

Czubek · 03-26-2017, 04:06 PM

I tried W231 for the .45ACP with good results in a Glock 21 and Ruger SR45.

Brian

hanover67 · 08-20-2017, 12:13 PM

I used IMR 4064 in my M-1 with good results, but the original powder was 4895. I was reloading for leg matches and used the Sierra 168gr HPBT bullet, so I wasn't trying to duplicate the ball ammo load.

In my .45 ACP I use 700X powder because I have a 4-lb can of it...

02-26-2017, 07:57 AM	#1
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	Newbie powder inquiry Keeping with forum rules, I'm simply looking for feedback on powder Brand/designation for .30 M2 ball Garand loads, and .45 acp fmj. Figured I'd ask y'all first.

02-26-2017, 08:14 AM	#2
Railbuggy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Taylor Creek,Ohio Posts: 7,279	Unique and Bullseye were all I used loading 45acp and colt. I used Reloader19 on my 7.62x63 and 7.62x51 rounds. Never tried anything else. I quit reloading about ten years ago when COPD got the best of me. If I remember right Steve, you can't post loading data on this fourm. __________________ Im not a wannabe,Im a has-been. We already lost the war. You are the resistance.

02-26-2017, 09:56 AM	#4
Eightball Proud WECSOG graduate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 3,601	If I remember correctly, IMR 4895 was the original powder for M2 ball production and a lot of people like to use that to replicate the factory load. As for the .45 ACP, Bullseye for target shooting or Unique for a little wider range of loads. __________________ Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.

02-26-2017, 05:18 PM	#6
THE DUDE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yo mama's troat Posts: 2,641	titegroup is an option too biggest thing about loading for a garand is getting the 'curb' correct. i've made up 4350 and varget loads that worked safely. what you really need is one of those spiffy adjustable gas plugs so you can shoot loads that basically go "poof" but cycle the gun. Cheaper to buy a damn set of bullet molds than it is a 100rd box of bullets anymore. i've been looking at .264 bullet prices and my mind is blown. __________________ I'll talk to you the way I want to talk to you, If you don't like it , change the station.

02-26-2017, 06:48 PM	#7
Frogman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,932	What ever powder you use, after you take a shot, take a look down the barrel and see if a lot of unburnt power is still there, if it is, see if it will clean up with a hotter primer - if the reloading book gives it an ok. other wise look for a cleaner burning powder. Semi auto & full auto guns don't work real well with powder residue everywhere. __________________ Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against theft, torture, kidnapping, rape, and murder but will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm. "I love this country, it's the government I'm afraid of"

02-26-2017, 08:27 AM	#3
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	By "Designation" I mean type of powder only.

02-26-2017, 03:15 PM	#5
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	Dayum. Lots of bullets are on backorder.

02-26-2017, 07:19 PM	#8
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	I'm gonna go with CCI primers, and plan on loading to the original M2 pressures.

02-26-2017, 11:57 PM	#9
noylj Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 24	For bullets 155g or less use IMR4895. For bullets heavier than 155g use IMR4064.

02-26-2017, 11:59 PM	#10
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,181	308 I use 165 gr boolits and IMR4064 and R15 __________________ .......

03-05-2017, 06:26 PM	#11
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	I'm guessing the minimum load listed is proper for M2 pressures using 150gr FMJ?

03-06-2017, 12:56 PM	#12
5knives KaBoom Kontrol Modulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, Western Slope Posts: 16,229	IMR4064, IMR4350 Always gave good results, as did H414 and IMR4831, Depending on the rifle. and the bullet! Regards,

03-26-2017, 10:17 AM	#13
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	Of course, nobody has the priming tool shellholder I need.....

03-26-2017, 04:06 PM	#14
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	I tried W231 for the .45ACP with good results in a Glock 21 and Ruger SR45. Brian __________________ 3 Here at the Dirty Dozen's Bunker, we have no problems, only solutions.

08-20-2017, 12:13 PM	#15
hanover67 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 63	I used IMR 4064 in my M-1 with good results, but the original powder was 4895. I was reloading for leg matches and used the Sierra 168gr HPBT bullet, so I wasn't trying to duplicate the ball ammo load. In my .45 ACP I use 700X powder because I have a 4-lb can of it...

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