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Old January 4th, 2012, 10:01 AM   #1
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Proper powder for M14 gas system

I know this has been beaten to death before but I'm new here so bear with me please. Is the powder burn rate for the M14 the same or similar for proper and safe function as the Garand? My experience is with the M1 and so I will hazard the guess that my powder of choice for it is H4895 would be proper for the M14 as well? Thanks for your patience.

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Old January 4th, 2012, 10:09 AM   #2
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Yes, H-4895 will work very well in the M1A. Welcome aboard the forum. dozier

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Old January 4th, 2012, 12:39 PM   #3
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Dozier, your handle sounds familiar we may hang out at other forums? Culvers? Surplus rifle? Milsurp? Thanks

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Old January 4th, 2012, 01:58 PM   #4
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Gun powder works best. I use IMR 4064 or AA 2520.

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Old January 4th, 2012, 04:10 PM   #5
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IMR 4895 is my go-to for the M1 and M14 type.

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Old January 4th, 2012, 04:54 PM   #6
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[QUOTE=mustanggt;781531]Dozier, your handle sounds familiar we may hang out at other forums? Culvers? Surplus rifle? Milsurp? Thanks[/QUOTE]


None of the above. Either here or at warrifles. dozier

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Old January 4th, 2012, 06:44 PM   #7
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Dozier, sorry for the mistake.

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Old January 5th, 2012, 10:09 AM   #8
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Any of the 4895 flavors works best in the M-1A.

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Old January 5th, 2012, 11:11 AM   #9
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IMR4895 is a very good powder for the M1A/M14

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Old January 5th, 2012, 03:26 PM   #10
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H4895 works well for me.

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Old January 5th, 2012, 03:53 PM   #11
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R15 works good for me

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Old January 5th, 2012, 04:37 PM   #12
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IMR-4895, H-4895, 4064, R-15 and IMR-3031. That will handle most shooter's needs for the M14.

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Old January 5th, 2012, 06:07 PM   #13
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I had great results with Varget, although some say it is not the ideal. It shoots better than IMR 4895 in my rifle.

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Old January 5th, 2012, 06:56 PM   #14
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Has anyone mentioned IMR-4895 yet?

Good stuff for both Garnds and M-14's. I've been using it for decades with complete satisfaction. :)

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Old January 5th, 2012, 06:59 PM   #15
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I like IMR-4895 for the M1A. I also use it for very accurate loads shot through my Remington 700 VLS.

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