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I shot about 10rds to see how they grouped at 100 yds.Grouping was about 1.5" for 3 shoots and out to 4" in five shots. One of the necks on case had split radially. All headstamps were the same "HP" which is supposely Austrian. Feeding and ejection was good. HSM ammunition is okay for the price paid.My reloads with 168g MK HBT and IMR4895 was 0.675" and 1" for 3 shot groups and upto 1.5" for 5 shot groups.

I've had and carried Glock 30's and 36's but sold mind and bought a SW M&P 45c with adjustable grip inserts. I favor this 45 acp over the Glocks. I prefer either 185g or 200g hp ammo, especially Golden Saber or Gold Dot.

I also have a Garand from June 1941. Mine also had a 1953 barrel installed. Fun to shoot and a piece of history. Congratulations!!!

Thanks for the input. I had found 420rds locally at $0.70/rd so I bought it. I'll shoot some in my FNAR308 and see how it performs.

I like the small on 9 full size and on 45 compact..

I've seen this advertised in a 150g FMJ bullet. It says Made in America, appears to be brass cased but I can not find much more on ammo. Is anyone familiar with this company and is ammo any good? Is it reloads or factory new?   Any information would be appreciated before I try some.

I'm trying to get started in reloading 308 for FNAR 308 and 30-06 for M1 Garand. I would like to use the same powder and same bullet for an accurate MOA reload for both calibers. Most data for 30-06 M1 shows IMR4895 powder, due to fast burn rate. IMR 4895 is in reloading data for 308. Does anyone use IMR 4895 in 308 and how accurate is the ammo? Other 308 reloaders have recommended Varget powder, but if possible I don't want to have to many powders for rifle reloading. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!    

I am accumulating components to reload 308 for FNAR 308 rifle. I plan on using once fired Nato brass, IMR4895 powder, Winchester large rifle primers, and Serria 168g Master KIng BT bullets. Do I factory crimp bullets after seating are do I not crimp? I know an uncrimped bullet is more accurate per literature but mostly shot in bolt action rifles. Since the FNAR is semi-automatic and magazine feed should I crimp bullets to be more secure? Your experience in this loading would be appreciated. Thanks 

David and 6.8AR will be at GS in Lexington, KY this weekend.

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I need some 308 168g SMK bullets and IMR4895 powder but I don't want to fight the crowd for it. I wish I could buy from David/Sam direct, if they have a place of business.

Is there a difference in these two calibers for factory crimp? I have a Lee  30-06 die set that includes a factory crimp die. I bought a Lee 308 deluxe set that does not have a 308 factory crimp die included. I know they list different stock numbers for the different crimp dies but can you use a 30-06 Lee factory crimp die in place of a 308. The bullet dia. is the same. Help!!!!!!!!!!

It's not just Armslist, it's the Gun Shops too. I was in Huntsville yesterday and checked several GS and their prices on ammo was 1.5-2 times Nov 2012 prices. Everyone seems to be gouging. I bought a box of 20 rds of American Eagle 308 168g at Outpost Armory and it was priced $32, more than $1.50/rd. I had no 308 and a new gun, so I bought.   I constantly check 3 WalMarts in my area and never catch any ammo on their shelves, but see it on Armlists at 2-3 times regular price. I wonder how many more months this craze is going to last. The problem is you can not even find reloading components, for reloaders started hoarding these supplies. Sorry for the complaining, but ammo prices are getting to me.

I'll limited on funds having to buy 308 ammo at today's prices. I don't know if an Atlas is worth 2-3 times the price of a Harris if they both perform well. I'm trying to accumulate components for reloading 308, but they are scarce too.

I bought a lnib FNAR 308 20" heavy fluted barrel, heavy though. What is best bi-pod for the money that attaches to front sling swivel? Also should one get the bi-pod that rotates around swivel? What height range 6-9" or 9-13"? I have priced Harris bi-pods on Midway website, but don't know much about bi-pods. I plan on shooting off bench and also prone. A little advice from avid users would be appreciated. thanks

I ordered 30-06 Greek M2 Ball on 1/28 and it was shipped 3/10/13. A little over 30 day behind on ammo orders, but can not beat their price on 200 rds, $109.95 shipped.

Dlm3705, 200-300 demending on price. I'm about 75 miles SE of Nashville off I24. How do I get to you?

I have the powder IMP4895, dies, and primers but unable to find any bullets. I was looking on line for 168g Sierra BT.

Shot at 100 yds from bench using Canadian 150g M2 Ball with 2.75x Burris Scout scope. I shot 16 rounds, 2 clips. 5 rounds to sight in and last 11 rds grouped good. I'm satisfied with bedding and Amega Ranges Scout Mount.

I'm good on everything except 7.62x51(308) and 22LR. Everything else I shoot I have at least 500 rds. I hope supply catches up soon, this price gouching by dealers is fustrading. $1.50/rd for American Eagle 168g TCM is rediculus.

The FNAR twist rate is 1:12 in 20" heavy fluted barrel. I bought some Federal (American Eagle) 168g OTM 20rd for $32.99 at Outpost Armory, pure robbery. I was looking for some 168g bullets to use for reloading but they had none.

I'm picking up a FNAR308 with 20" heavy fluted barrel. What commerial ammunition and bullet weight would be best for target accuracy. Also what weight surplus ammunition gives good results? I reload and have IMR4895 to use with Garand 30-06 reloads.Will this powder burn to fast for 308 loads? What powder is good? Also what bullet weight and type is good for 308 target. thanks

If your Garand has been rebarreled, sometimes the barrel has not been indexed such that the front sight is at 90 degrees from receiver. Check the date on your barrel on right side under rear handgard and compare to date of serial number on receiver. You will have to lookup receiver serial no. for date of manufacture, try internet. If you have 2 pieces of flat bar stock about 12" long, clamp receiver in a vise with barrel up. Lay/balance bar stock on receiver behind rear sight and the other barstock behind front sight on flat surface. Eye down from the rear of receiver and see if these two flat barstock top sides are parallel. If not, barrel has not been tighten correctly. This will take an armorer or gunsmith to correct if barrel has been turned too far, if not turned far enough you may be able to tighten slightly and recheck to see if bar stock is parallel. It make take several tries. If not this then barrel may be bent or barrel crown messed-up.

"The M1 Rifle", an American Rifleman reprint from 70"s, is available on E-bay. It has alot of information for new Garand users.

I've shot the M1 at 100 yds after bedding and adding hooded .0595" aperature sight. Grouping improved but with 65+ eyes and glasses, groups tended to move horizontal. I have a Amega Ranges Scout scope mount ordered. This is suppose to also reduce barrel harmonics the way it is fastened to barrel. I'm hoping with a scope, I'll be more consistent and MOA will be more rifle than my eyesight/rifle. I have some pistol variable scopes upto 4 power and some higher powered rifle scopes to try. I'm afraid a rifle scope maybe in way of case ejecting.