Garand Pricing

[josey wales]

Very Nice 308 garand, Z does nice work; thanks for the pics.

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Your point regarding the US dollar is valid in the sense that importing a rare firearm from the US (which cannot be found here) would most definitely be more expensive, but how would this effect the price of a standard shooter grade example that's simply been cobbled together with available parts? Unless you're looking for something very specific, why not just limit your search to one of the many Danish refurbs that can be found here in Canada without much effort?

If you read up on US export laws you'll find that Americans are not generally permitted to sell firearm parts internationally (without going to the trouble of filing for expensive permits) so the cache of M1 parts stashed beneath the 49th parallel are typically inaccessible to the average Canadian anyways.

- Chris

You do realize a lot of guys are ordering a good chunk of their parts from Numrich right? therefore paid for in US dollars; so the rise in the US dollar will most definitely raise the cost of a build.

 

[Beater]

hey nice garand.

maybe squinty would show us with some pics of his?

 

[machman]

Yes ,more pictures, less bickering.

 

[serbinator]

i like my stock, but squintys stocks are pure ###...

 

[Squinty]

 

[serbinator]

goddamn it. i have a spare italian receiver kicking around, i think i want to build another one

 

[Zdragunov]

I love those stocks. Beautiful rifles.

 

[Squinty]

I love those stocks. Beautiful rifles.

Thank you. That means a lot because I admire your work greatly. You have built some wonderful rifles.

 

[BR427]

I have a Springfield Garand bought from a good friend. It is mint with mostly numbers matching parts, except for the OP rod. I have no interest in selling, but if that sad day ever came, I would not consider selling it for less than $2500.00.

 

[Beater]

very nice. not bad for rebuilds haha all kidding aside, yes very very nice

 

[TacticalTeacher]

Hey Squinty:

Regarding the sling clamping buckle placement, have a look at the canvas web sling at your Garand on the right. See where that clamping buckle is located?

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Now this is for the rest of you Garand lovers...

That clamping buckle in the past has been the biggest offender/ violator of fine walnut stocks be they from Boyd's, Dean's Gun Restoration, or Dupage stocks.

Easy fix: Slide or manipulate the other end, the "Tri-glide" buckle so that the clamping buckle clamps and secures that "running" end exactly at the belly of the Garand Trigger group, and it won't rest near the walnut/wood.

Back to Squinty's picture of the Garand on the right.... I would tighten up that sling and slide that clamping buckle an inch or so just a little lower. Get my drift?

Now go and arrange YOUR Garand sling so that the clamping buckle rests near the steel belly of the trigger group.

On your M14, the clamping buckle rests near or on the magazine, either side, but not near the walnut of course.

There, you learn something new every day!

Oh yeah, Serbinator, Turner Saddlery Slings absolutely rock....



Mine is a desert Tan AWS (all weather sling) in case of the zombie attack!


Cheers,
Barney

 

[chalkriver]

I once read imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.... Thanks Barney and sgmacken for the inspiration and help .
Dupage laminated stock and Turner Saddlery biothane AWS sling in O.D.

 

[Squinty]

Hey Squinty:

Regarding the sling clamping buckle placement, have a look at the canvas web sling at your Garand on the right. See where that clamping buckle is located?

Now this is for the rest of you Garand lovers...

That clamping buckle in the past has been the biggest offender/ violator of fine walnut stocks be they from Boyd's, Dean's Gun Restoration, or Dupage stocks.

Easy fix: Slide or manipulate the other end, the "Tri-glide" buckle so that the clamping buckle clamps and secures that "running" end exactly at the belly of the Garand Trigger group, and it won't rest near the walnut/wood.

Back to Squinty's picture of the Garand on the right.... I would tighten up that sling and slide that clamping buckle an inch or so just a little lower. Get my drift?

Now go and arrange YOUR Garand sling so that the clamping buckle rests near the steel belly of the trigger group.

On your M14, the clamping buckle rests near or on the magazine, either side, but not near the walnut of course.

There, you learn something new every day!

Oh yeah, Serbinator, Turner Saddlery Slings absolutely rock....



Mine is a desert Tan AWS (all weather sling) in case of the zombie attack!


Cheers,
Barney[/QUOTE]


Thank you for that. Actually, I hate those canvas slings and the sling was just there for the picture. That Turner Saddlery sling is extremely beautiful. I will have to get two for the twins.

 

[SparkOfLight]

turner saddlery sling ( thanks for the recommendation Barney! )
and SEI (Smith enterprises) Muzzle Brake

Here is the muzzle brake up close

Well that is just lovely!

Does the muzzle brake knock down the recoil significantly or simply look bada*s?

 

[Steiner]

Well that is just lovely!

Does the muzzle brake knock down the recoil significantly or simply look bada*s?

Hey neighbor, next time I see you I'll pass you the one I have to try out. Find out for yourself - it makes it shoot like a baby Garand.

 

[serbinator]

Well that is just lovely!

Does the muzzle brake knock down the recoil significantly or simply look bada*s?

havent shot it yet with the brake

Hey neighbor, next time I see you I'll pass you the one I have to try out. Find out for yourself - it makes it shoot like a baby Garand.

^^ im also gonna be doing light loads for my garand with 155gr plated bullets. im thinking around 38-40gr of H4895 for around 2400fps. should mean almost no recoil shooting this gun

 

[Squinty]

havent shot it yet with the brake



^^ im also gonna be doing light loads for my garand with 155gr plated bullets. im thinking around 38-40gr of H4895 for around 2400fps. should mean almost no recoil shooting this gun

Why don't you try using 125 grain or 110 grain bullets?

 

[SparkOfLight]

Hey neighbor, next time I see you I'll pass you the one I have to try out. Find out for yourself - it makes it shoot like a baby Garand.

Sounds good!
We need to compare your 30-06 alongside my .308 and see if there is a noticeable difference.

 

[purple]

A Garand in either .30-06 or .308 is a comparative pussycat to shoot with regular 150-168gr loads due to it's heavy weight, stock design and the buffering action of the gas system. Reduced loads may or may not generate enough gas port pressure to cycle the action. If I had an inclination to shoot a Garand with virtually no recoil I'd probably try a handload using any 150/155gr FMJ or match bullet with 24gr SR4759. In this case I'd use an adjustable gas plug with the center screw removed so as to exhaust all of the gas and then cycle the action manually. I've shot a lot of 150/155gr handloads with 24gr SR4759 in M1903 Springfields and have found this to be a very accurate and mild load. I've also used 23gr SR4759 in .308 handloads with equally good results.

There were gazillions of .30-06 air to air gunnery training rounds produced in WW2 using SR4759 and lightweight frangible bullets that would disintegrate on hitting the P-39 and P-63 target aircraft. Act fast though as I hear that IMR is going to discontinue SR4759

 

[serbinator]

Why don't you try using 125 grain or 110 grain bullets?

im Just getting the last of my reloading equipment for my single stage within the next few days or so. I havent been able to find 125 or 110gr bullets in 30 cal at my local gun stores. Frontier distributor is a friend of mine and lives close by. he has 155gr spire point flat base 30 cal bullets in bulk. 1000 for 170$. He has 1500 set aside for me. Frontier apparently is discontinuing those and switching to solid brass bullets for rifle calibers.