Flea market find today

[Bankjob]

Not too bad full box $15.00. I'm guessing from the 60's

 

[EddieCoyle]

Nice.

Don't shoot those in a Garand.

 

[Bankjob]

Bought because of my1903 but better value as a collector item versus range time

 

[Goliathan]

Nice.

Don't shoot those in a Garand.

Why not?
/noob

 

[jpm]

Why not?
/noob

Garand is gas operated and the op rod is designed to withstand a certain pressure curve. Operating above that will damage the op rod and typically anything above about 180gr is too hot to use in a garand safely.

 

[Goliathan]

Garand is gas operated and the op rod is designed to withstand a certain pressure curve. Operating above that will damage the op rod and typically anything above about 180gr is too hot to use in a garand safely.

I have much to learn. Thanks.

 

[jpm]

I have much to learn. Thanks.

Generally they run well between 150gr (M2 ball) and 174gr (M72 match ammo) but even some loads in those ranges can be too hot so you want to make sure it "Garand safe" ammo.

 

[mac1911]

Op rod damage aside unless your hunting with your M1 150 gn is plenty for punching paper. As issued garand matches are held at 200 yards so need need for heavy loads anyway.

I think you would be hard pressed to find any 150 gn loads that will damage your M1.....maybe some really high velocity stuff.

220 grain is a good wallop.

 

[edmxz2002]

I have much to learn. Thanks.

You are not the only one.

 

[throttle-junkie]

https://youtu.be/ZQ_F1riBth8

Cool high speed video of m1 oprod speed with different ammo.

 

[noddaduma]

I can attest that 150gr is useable even out at 600yds. Used to shoot that range in the desert all the time before I moved to NH

 

[NavelOfficer]

Bought because of my1903 but better value as a collector item versus range time

You should consider reloading for that 03. You have a vast assortment of bullets that can be used and you can brew up some very economical ammo for all day shooting. You can save your vintage boxes of ammo for your collection but still give yourself ample trigger time.
Don't overlook cast and coated bullets or even discounted jacketed bullets for your everyday plinking fodder.

Even though I don't own anything in .30-06, I've reloaded some '06 and plenty of 7.5x55mm Swiss and 7.62 NATO that utilize most of the same bullets, everything from 18gr plastic riot bullets, sabots, frangibles, 200gr coated.

Enjoy!