M1 Garand

straight-shooter · October 25, 2012, 05:06 PM

I just picked up a M1 Garand in a trade deal. It's a 1955 SA re barreled with a 1965 SA and has the new style CMP stock. I done a total strip and all the grease points were properly lubed and the owner claimed he never fired it. From the looks of the inside he was not lying.

I would say the trade was a good trade for both parties as I traded a Arsenal SGL-21 that was unfired. I figure i can always get another SGL-21 but the Garands are slowly drying up.

I have a set of dies and LC brass on the way in the mail and should be up and running using Hornady Amax 168gr bullets a H4895 powder here shortly. I'm chomping at the bit to get this rifle to the range.

Now for the obligatory pic....

tahunua001 · October 25, 2012, 05:21 PM

very nice, good going. I need to hurry up and get my CMP paperwork filed.

Technosavant · October 25, 2012, 07:15 PM

Very nice. Seeing some pics of the Garands from some members here have me getting antsy. I submitted my CMP paperwork last week... I just get the feeling the wait is going to feel like it's much longer than it actually will be.

Eghad · October 25, 2012, 08:37 PM

Best invention ever. The government should issue all citizens one plus ammo for training and use.

JR_Roosa · October 25, 2012, 08:39 PM

Ordering another one tomorrow. I have a special and I'm getting a service grade for a match rifle project.

J.

chris in va · October 25, 2012, 09:05 PM

Purdy. Love my CMP Field grade.

Navy joe · October 26, 2012, 02:17 AM

Congrats, pretty gun. I have 2, need about 4 more in my opinion. A wonderful trade too. Now did you really lay a flag on the floor for that pic?

madcratebuilder · October 26, 2012, 07:18 AM

A great Garand side effect is having cases of M2 ball around. I have never shot my '03's and 1917's as much since I started shooting the Garand more and laid in a few cases ball ammo.

straight-shooter · October 26, 2012, 07:27 AM

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Congrats, pretty gun. I have 2, need about 4 more in my opinion. A wonderful trade too. Now did you really lay a flag on the floor for that pic?

No flags were harmed during this photo shoot! Actually it was laid on the kitchen table.

Now at this very moment it is neatly folded into a triangle and respectfully put away.

bamaranger · October 28, 2012, 12:48 AM

I would think that your rifle would be an ideal shooter. Late model receiver and a rebarrel..perfect if the accuracy is there.

Loading for the Garand taught me a few things:
- Use milspec primers (hardshell type) I think CCI # is 34.
- Understand headspace and how to set your reloads up w/
the correct HS for your rifle
-Obtain a primer pocket uniforming tool and do all the pockets on any
brass you intend for the M1
-Use the correct powder w/ burn rate compatible w/ the M1 (I use 4064, but their are others)

Enjoy

BLUETIP · October 28, 2012, 08:44 AM

Nice m1, good trade, enjoy

straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 09:34 AM

Well, i'm getting close to getting the Garand out to the range. Last night i loaded up some 30-06 ammo for it. I plan on shooting these over my chronograph and hope to achieve 2,600 to 2,680 fps out of them. Through research this is suppose to be a close duplicate match load used with the Hornady Amax.

LC 68 Brass
168 gr Hornady Amax bullet
46.3 gr H4895
2.484 trim length
3.320 OAL (.020 short of the lands)
No crimp

I'll report back with the results when I get them.

MJ1 · October 28, 2012, 10:02 AM

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straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 10:07 AM

LOL, I had mine torn down like that just the other day. I usually do that after i get a firearm because I have to learn it for my own personal sanity. Not to mention the M1 Garand has key lube points that need attention.

Nice photo, thanks for sharing!

MJ1 · October 28, 2012, 11:36 AM

Hmmmmmm??????

This was a fun project and for $310 I got a great rifle. This was my first 100 yards test.

Enjoy your new M1.

...MJ...

re-cycle

straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 12:38 PM

Ok, got me there. Stripped it down just short of the barrel. LOL, I have a wet stainless tumbler setup so hopefully soon i'll get to that and shine up the 44 years old brass to like new.

Old Grump · October 28, 2012, 02:44 PM

You used a flag for a table cloth to display a gun? Sorry but I don't give a hoot and a holler about your gun if you think our flag is just a convenient rag to display your toys on. Fly it right or hang it right but don't walk on it and don't lay things on it, some of us old buzzards are offended by that.

straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

You used a flag for a table cloth to display a gun? Sorry but I don't give a hoot and a holler about your gun if you think our flag is just a convenient rag to display your toys on. Fly it right or hang it right but don't walk on it and don't lay things on it, some of us old buzzards are offended by that.

You got your screen name right.

MLeake · October 28, 2012, 03:30 PM

I don't know; I am not particularly old, nor particularly grumpy, but I am a veteran and I also found it a bit offensive.

straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 03:33 PM

Well that certainly was not the intent and I personally found nothing wrong with it since I didn't lay the flag on the ground. Like momma always said, you can't please everyone, nor will i try.

MLeake · October 28, 2012, 03:51 PM

I didn't think it was your intent, so I didn't say anything, until you took issue with Old Grump.

Just realize that per the protocols some of us (who I suspect are older than you, but I could be wrong) were taught regarding uses of the flag, do not allow for your display.

MJ1 · October 28, 2012, 03:54 PM

It's done all the time to display classic American arms medals swords. Some folks are just trigger happy or need some prunes.

MLeake · October 28, 2012, 04:11 PM

MJ1, olympic athletes also wear flag-based warmups.

Just because things are commonly done, sometimes even with great fanfare, it doesn't mean they are right.

Theohazard · October 28, 2012, 04:59 PM

He neatly laid an obviously well-cared-for flag on a table, then laid a symbol of American history on it and took a picture. After that he neatly folded it up and put it away. As a Marine infantry veteran, I found the picture classy and respectful and I have no problem with it.

straight-shooter · October 28, 2012, 05:06 PM

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He neatly laid an obviously well-cared-for flag on a table, then laid a symbol of American history on it and took a picture. After that he neatly folded it up and put it away. As a Marine infantry veteran, I found the picture classy and respectful and I have no problem with it.

Thank you Theohazard for seeing it the same I did when setting up for this photo. I have a large amount of respect for the American Flag and what it stands for. Back in my day we were taught that respect every day as we stood up for the pledge of allegiance in school, something that is missing in todays world.

October 25, 2012, 05:06 PM	#1
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	M1 Garand I just picked up a M1 Garand in a trade deal. It's a 1955 SA re barreled with a 1965 SA and has the new style CMP stock. I done a total strip and all the grease points were properly lubed and the owner claimed he never fired it. From the looks of the inside he was not lying. I would say the trade was a good trade for both parties as I traded a Arsenal SGL-21 that was unfired. I figure i can always get another SGL-21 but the Garands are slowly drying up. I have a set of dies and LC brass on the way in the mail and should be up and running using Hornady Amax 168gr bullets a H4895 powder here shortly. I'm chomping at the bit to get this rifle to the range. Now for the obligatory pic....

October 25, 2012, 05:21 PM	#2
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	very nice, good going. I need to hurry up and get my CMP paperwork filed. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

October 25, 2012, 08:37 PM	#4
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	Best invention ever. The government should issue all citizens one plus ammo for training and use. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

October 26, 2012, 02:17 AM	#7
Navy joe Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2001 Location: VA, USA Posts: 1,804	Congrats, pretty gun. I have 2, need about 4 more in my opinion. A wonderful trade too. Now did you really lay a flag on the floor for that pic? __________________ FY47012

October 28, 2012, 12:48 AM	#10
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	nice I would think that your rifle would be an ideal shooter. Late model receiver and a rebarrel..perfect if the accuracy is there. Loading for the Garand taught me a few things: - Use milspec primers (hardshell type) I think CCI # is 34. - Understand headspace and how to set your reloads up w/ the correct HS for your rifle -Obtain a primer pocket uniforming tool and do all the pockets on any brass you intend for the M1 -Use the correct powder w/ burn rate compatible w/ the M1 (I use 4064, but their are others) Enjoy

October 25, 2012, 07:15 PM	#3
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Very nice. Seeing some pics of the Garands from some members here have me getting antsy. I submitted my CMP paperwork last week... I just get the feeling the wait is going to feel like it's much longer than it actually will be.

October 25, 2012, 08:39 PM	#5
JR_Roosa Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Posts: 130	Ordering another one tomorrow. I have a special and I'm getting a service grade for a match rifle project. J.

October 25, 2012, 09:05 PM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Purdy. Love my CMP Field grade.

October 26, 2012, 07:18 AM	#8
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	A great Garand side effect is having cases of M2 ball around. I have never shot my '03's and 1917's as much since I started shooting the Garand more and laid in a few cases ball ammo.

October 28, 2012, 08:44 AM	#11
BLUETIP Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2012 Location: tennessee Posts: 119	Nice m1, good trade, enjoy

October 28, 2012, 09:34 AM	#12
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	Well, i'm getting close to getting the Garand out to the range. Last night i loaded up some 30-06 ammo for it. I plan on shooting these over my chronograph and hope to achieve 2,600 to 2,680 fps out of them. Through research this is suppose to be a close duplicate match load used with the Hornady Amax. LC 68 Brass 168 gr Hornady Amax bullet 46.3 gr H4895 2.484 trim length 3.320 OAL (.020 short of the lands) No crimp I'll report back with the results when I get them.

October 28, 2012, 10:02 AM	#13
MJ1 Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Posts: 329	;) Enjoy! .......... __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" --Unknown Soldier-- Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid. - David Hackworth -

October 28, 2012, 10:07 AM	#14
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	LOL, I had mine torn down like that just the other day. I usually do that after i get a firearm because I have to learn it for my own personal sanity. Not to mention the M1 Garand has key lube points that need attention. Nice photo, thanks for sharing!

October 28, 2012, 11:36 AM	#15
MJ1 Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Posts: 329	;) LOL Hmmmmmm?????? This was a fun project and for $310 I got a great rifle. This was my first 100 yards test. Enjoy your new M1. ...MJ... re-cycle __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" --Unknown Soldier-- Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid. - David Hackworth - Last edited by MJ1; October 30, 2012 at 04:29 PM.

October 28, 2012, 12:38 PM	#16
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	Ok, got me there. Stripped it down just short of the barrel. LOL, I have a wet stainless tumbler setup so hopefully soon i'll get to that and shine up the 44 years old brass to like new.

October 28, 2012, 02:44 PM	#17
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	You used a flag for a table cloth to display a gun? Sorry but I don't give a hoot and a holler about your gun if you think our flag is just a convenient rag to display your toys on. Fly it right or hang it right but don't walk on it and don't lay things on it, some of us old buzzards are offended by that. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

October 28, 2012, 03:30 PM	#19
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I don't know; I am not particularly old, nor particularly grumpy, but I am a veteran and I also found it a bit offensive.

October 28, 2012, 03:33 PM	#20
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	Well that certainly was not the intent and I personally found nothing wrong with it since I didn't lay the flag on the ground. Like momma always said, you can't please everyone, nor will i try.

October 28, 2012, 03:51 PM	#21
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I didn't think it was your intent, so I didn't say anything, until you took issue with Old Grump. Just realize that per the protocols some of us (who I suspect are older than you, but I could be wrong) were taught regarding uses of the flag, do not allow for your display.

October 28, 2012, 03:54 PM	#22
MJ1 Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Posts: 329	;) It's done all the time to display classic American arms medals swords. Some folks are just trigger happy or need some prunes. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" --Unknown Soldier-- Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid. - David Hackworth -

October 28, 2012, 04:11 PM	#23
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	MJ1, olympic athletes also wear flag-based warmups. Just because things are commonly done, sometimes even with great fanfare, it doesn't mean they are right.

October 28, 2012, 04:59 PM	#24
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	He neatly laid an obviously well-cared-for flag on a table, then laid a symbol of American history on it and took a picture. After that he neatly folded it up and put it away. As a Marine infantry veteran, I found the picture classy and respectful and I have no problem with it. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."