Norinco 7.62 x 51 in Milsurps.

[Gundoggy]

Is the Norinco surplus 7.62 x 51 in the tins safe to shoot in Milsurps like the .308 garands?

 

[Ganderite]

The ammo issue with a Garand is the port pressure. If it is too high, it beats up the op rod.

An adjustable gas plug is the solution.

The Norinco ammo, and any other 308 or 7.62x51 ammo can vary a lot in peak pressure (62,000 psi being max for both) and can vary in port pressure. Ammo with a 55,000 psi max might be with a slow powder that generates a high port pressure - so sweeping recommendations are hard to make.

If the brass is thrown farther than usual - you have higher pressure.

If you enjoy shooting your Garand, invest in the adjustable plug.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Do the Tipo 2 Italian Garands on the market currently have an adjustable gas plug?

 

[mussyhairhillbilly]

Do the Tipo 2 Italian Garands on the market currently have an adjustable gas plug?

Adjustable gas plugs are a” aftermarket” item , Shuster makes em.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Thanks

 

[Pblatzz]

Do the Tipo 2 Italian Garands on the market currently have an adjustable gas plug?

The Tipo 2 Italian Garands are designed and adjusted to shoot 7.62x51mm nato. Unlike the M1 Garand and 30-06 M2 Ball. The M1 has issues shooting 7.62x51mm and not being able to cycle because
the gas port hole is 0.080" in dia. The US Navy enlarged it to 0.090" to allow for enough gas pressure to cycle ammo correctly.

Regardless, anyone shooting a Garand needs an adjustable gas plug. I highly recommended it.

Why

1) It eases unnecessary pressure and strain off of your Op-Rod so you can shoot a wide range of bullets weights and use different reloading powders.
2) It slows the extraction and ejection process slightly so your cartridge cases don't get the neck of shoulders dings or fired down the shirt of your shooting neighbor. Either way brass ain't cheap (unless it's steel-cased).
3) Rangle clean-up is easier, and if skilled enough, you can make a brass catcher to keep your brass in good shape.

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[beltfed]

Adjustable gas plugs aside, If you value your Garand, feed it good quality brass cased ammo, and think about hand loading for it.
I have lots of different caliber Norinco ammo, and I would not feed it into any firearm that I place considerable value in. ymmv

 

[johnamillertime]

I've fed a great deal of Norc copper wash through my Breda with a chamber adaptor. Did not know any of this... Now I need to find an adjustable gas plug.

 

[Tyler]

Anyone know where an adjustable plug can be sourced in Canada? Or do we have to use an importer?

Just did up 200 rounds for use before the snow sets in.