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**4V50 Gary** · July 31, 1999, 08:25 AM

I concur with Joef regarding ammunition for the M1 Garand. The M1 was design to operate with the Mil-Spec M2 cartridge. Putting civilian ammunition of the same caliber may generate pressures too high for the M1 to operate without risk of damage. Conversely, ammunition with low pressure may result in reliability problems.

Also suggest reposting this thread to the gunsmithing forum here at the Firing Line.

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July 31, 1999, 08:25 AM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	I concur with Joef regarding ammunition for the M1 Garand. The M1 was design to operate with the Mil-Spec M2 cartridge. Putting civilian ammunition of the same caliber may generate pressures too high for the M1 to operate without risk of damage. Conversely, ammunition with low pressure may result in reliability problems. Also suggest reposting this thread to the gunsmithing forum here at the Firing Line. ------------------ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt