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Damn it I need a can of HXP!!!! Im down to 100 rounds left for the garand and m1917
Of course because of another member here I know have to try and find 7.62x39 for a Russian SKS
So, should I buy a HA or wait for the springfields to come back? I am looking for my first M1.
So, should I buy a HA or wait for the springfields to come back? I am looking for my first M1.
Stepped away from this thread for a day or three... A very nice SA indeed!
Awesome that your Mom worked at Springfield. Must give you a deep sense of satisfaction knowing what she did to help this Grateful Nation.
My deepest respects,
~Matt
Buy the HRA now, because once you get your hands on the HRA you're going to feel the need to buy the SA anyways. I speak from experience.So, should I buy a HA or wait for the springfields to come back? I am looking for my first M1.
The day will come when they are really gone.
I considered it for a while. I think if you have been stocking up on parts over the years you could do one well enough. I wonder how good the barrels are listed as service grades? Any howHas anyone ordered a SA barrelled receiver? Wondering
if it may be worth it to go that route?
I just bought a creedmoor 03a4 clone
Wow... I'm glad I got one in December now the question is do I need a second h and r as well? Or should I wait and grab an ihc?
I think we're blowing this out of proportion just a tad. The CMP only had a few hundred SA SGS to begin with. Orest predicted the SGS would only last a couple months back before Thanksgiving. SA SGS were expected to sell out about now anyways. I don't think the FG & SG Springfields are sold out, I believe they stopped accepting orders for them right now because they are totally overwhelmed with orders and can't keep up with the demand. Orest has said (I'm paraphrasing) that he doesn't want to have to tell customers that they'll have to wait a year to receive their rifles.
That being said, the supply of M1 rifles is not infinite. Orest still estimates that we have a 1-2 year supply of M1 rifles, unless this panic buying continues. HRA's are great rifles. I love mine. If you can afford an HRA now, buy one. You won't be disappointed.
The only bad USGI M1 Garand is the one you don't own.
I for one have never understood the whole appeal to the 6M Springfields. It's a ****ing numerical accident.I did win a Garand Drill Rifle Receiver Welded SN 6084050 from the CMP. I don't know why but I will build and fire it.
QFT
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I for one have never understood the whole appeal to the 6M Springfields. It's a ****ing numerical accident.
Hi Orest and Not Orest,In a recent post you indicated that there were about 2-3 years of stock available unless panic buying ensued. Since it seems that we have reached a state of panic, would you be willing to comment on the percentage increase in the rate of sales over the past few months and also, could you revise that 2-3 years figure to how long the expected stock will last if the current rate of sale continues until all stock is sold? I'm trying to budget for my next rifle and need to plan and also, I'm just curious.
Thanks.
2-3 years remaining. Of course it is entirely possible that towards the end all we will have is welded drill rifles (wall hangers).
Sorry, I didn't mean that as a dig against you--just commenting that I didn't understand the big hooplah late last year when the 6M Springfields were released and everyone went nuts.What's to understand, I saw it and bought it. I do that a lot.
Sorry, I didn't mean that as a dig against you--just commenting that I didn't understand the big hooplah late last year when the 6M Springfields were released and everyone went nuts.
I think we're blowing this out of proportion just a tad. The CMP only had a few hundred SA SGS to begin with. Orest predicted the SGS would only last a couple months back before Thanksgiving. SA SGS were expected to sell out about now anyways. I don't think the FG & SG Springfields are sold out, I believe they stopped accepting orders for them right now because they are totally overwhelmed with orders and can't keep up with the demand. Orest has said (I'm paraphrasing) that he doesn't want to have to tell customers that they'll have to wait a year to receive their rifles.
That being said, the supply of M1 rifles is not infinite. Orest still estimates that we have a 1-2 year supply of M1 rifles, unless this panic buying continues. HRA's are great rifles. I love mine. If you can afford an HRA now, buy one. You won't be disappointed.
The only bad USGI M1 Garand is the one you don't own.
Mine went to sales on January31. For Service grade. I also ordered 400 rnds of Greek M2 ball and 5000rnds of .22 Agula. No problem with the Greek but the .22 is on back order.
Hey 40, my reply wasn't directed at anyone. I'm sorry if it sounded like it was directed at you. Buy as many as you can as often as you can . Once they're gone we will all regret not buying more when they were available.Terrence, my comment was not panic buying. i am taking the long view. over 2 years, I watched the carbine's dwindle away andonly bought one. thought i had time. If i had bought 4 a year, I would have had 8. one of every manufacturer, a bavarian etc.. with an average price os $550. looking at these things at $700+ and up really wakes me up to it.
if i can buy a couple/ three Garands a year until they run out, i dont expect to have any regrets.........like last time