I just recently acquired an M1 in fair/good shape and proceeded to load up with older (EI 1970's) 180gr SP's. I found that the first round would never strip smoothly as the nose of the bullet would jam up on the edge of the left feed ramp (maybe it was the stagger orientation I loaded?). After the first round was stripped it functioned perfectly every time. I only went thru 40 rounds, but wondering if OAL is playing a factor in my initial feed issues or is it just the stagger pattern I am loading into my clips? Hard to find a source of 150-165gr FMJ's which are not WWII surplus....
175gr ammo in Garands?
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Mcaan gas plugs
Anyone reloading for the M1 Garand should purchase a set of McCaan gas plugs from Brownells. Best $40 you ever spent. Even loading 150gr. bullets, the gentle, reduced gas operation will add years of life to any garand. I can't understand why more shooters don't use them.
Anyone reloading for the M1 Garand should purchase a set of McCaan gas plugs from Brownells. Best $40 you ever spent. Even loading 150gr. bullets, the gentle, reduced gas operation will add years of life to any garand. I can't understand why more shooters don't use them.
As I have mentioned many times, For the M14 stay under 168gr bullets, and 150gr bullets for the M1 Garand.
Heavy bullets are hard on the these rifles (especially the Op Rods & glass bedding).
Yes the Military match shooters used the heavy bullets, but I will say again, they rebuild & re-bed their rifles EVERY season, and have a Armor's van with LOTS of spare parts at every match.
Powder selection is also VERY critical for these Semi-Autos.
Also, M1 Garands with the old style op rod (the non-undercut/relieved version) are prone to op rod breakage.When the op rod lets go, it usually heads right for your face!!!!
If you have a non undercut/relieved Garand op rod, it is recomened that you have it modified.
SKBY.
Heavy bullets are hard on the these rifles (especially the Op Rods & glass bedding).
Yes the Military match shooters used the heavy bullets, but I will say again, they rebuild & re-bed their rifles EVERY season, and have a Armor's van with LOTS of spare parts at every match.
Powder selection is also VERY critical for these Semi-Autos.
Also, M1 Garands with the old style op rod (the non-undercut/relieved version) are prone to op rod breakage.When the op rod lets go, it usually heads right for your face!!!!
If you have a non undercut/relieved Garand op rod, it is recomened that you have it modified.
SKBY.
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Ok. What is non-undercut? I think I should be okay because my Garand is a 1950s Beretta/Danish build. But I have shot some 180s out of it...
