Well if you ever find your way up to Glosta I'll hook you up with some
. I just sold some to ridleyman this afternoon. $180 for 200 rounds of HXP in a 30 cal can.
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. I just sold some to ridleyman this afternoon. $180 for 200 rounds of HXP in a 30 cal can.
Thanks, that 2 was a typo. Yep, it's 3.
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They are working 4/5 orders today. Just got an email for another 2A form even though they said in July I was good to go. Was in the mail 30 mins after getting the email.
Got a new Clip Latch & Hvy Duty Spring, Op Rod Spring & Follower rod from Fulton Armory - it cured partial clip ejection - It loads/works better than it ever did now!Another comment for the premature clip ejection-
Especially if a new stock, check the cut-out in the stock where the clip latch should clear. If it interferes with the clip latch you will need to clean up the cut-out. Usually not a problem with old stocks but something else to check.
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Nice! Glad it's working correctly for you.Got a new Clip Latch & Hvy Duty Spring, Op Rod Spring & Follower rod from Fulton Armory - it cured partial clip ejection - It loads/works better than it ever did now!
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Well if you ever find your way up to Glosta I'll hook you up with some
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Springs are huge on M1 rifles. Always good to have spares...Got a new Clip Latch & Hvy Duty Spring, Op Rod Spring & Follower rod from Fulton Armory - it cured partial clip ejection - It loads/works better than it ever did now!
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you need to come do some hunting down this way, !Well if you ever find your way up to Glosta I'll hook you up with some
You know i might be up that way for a day trip. Theres a seafood shack up around that way my wife likes
i have no real data but i swear/feel every M1 i own pick up some "accuracy" with fresh new springs!
Well, I got all of my CMP paperwork completed today and am ready to mail it off. Hopefully within a week or so I'll be able to start spending some of my hard-earned money on more toys.
ridleyman
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I'm happy to spend money when it comes to buying a classic, all steel and wood, historical piece like a Garand. I love the history, the feel, the big .30-06 rounds (compared to the .22, .45, and 5.56 that I shoot), and even shooting it!
Give me a Garand or an older 1911 any day over something plastic, not that I don't have a little plastic in my collection.
Give me a Garand or an older 1911 any day over something plastic, not that I don't have a little plastic in my collection.
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rosco61
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gouges = character.
I still have a few cans of HXP floating around. I bought a bunch of them years ago but now that I have enough 30-06 brass to last about 35 years I think I've only shot it once or twice, I'm always shooting reloads now.Well if you ever find your way up to Glosta I'll hook you up with some
I run hxp through my as from cmp rifles, plinking fodder or like last year to lazy to load so I ran HXP all season.
The last CMP match I did a few years ago I shot HXP as I had only been reloading for a few months and did not trust my reloads quite yet in a competitive setting at a distance I don't often get to shoot. So, despite being aware of the mythical HXP flyer, I took my chances. I believe I shot a 96 on the slow prone at that match which is the best I've ever done.
Similar to you, I'll shoot HXP if I'm on short notice and didn't have time to load a batch. The majority of my "normal" reloads use bulk bullets so they aren't anything special to begin with.
I do have a bunch of corrosive Israeli surplus, but I'll shoot that through the M1917 on a day where I have the time to thoroughly clean it afterwards.
I shot my service grade M1 on Tuesday, Hornady 150s over the last of my Shooter's World Match Rifle powder. I usually prefer 168s, though.
Works well enough. I got 4 lbs of different ones when it was $99 for 4 lbs and free hazmat and shipping. The only real downer is not a lot of load data for it. My kingdom for some modestly priced Varget, though.
The shooters world precision is supposed to be very similar to Varget. I have some, but it maybe a while until I try it.
you can steam dents out, if it’s a gouge that cut the wood fiber, you can soften it to it’s not as obvious but it will always show some damage.
any cartouche marks on the stock?
I haven’t had time to to spend going over it well. Probably this weekend. I do know the butt is “dirty” ..meaning the wood feels tacky. There is also some tape residue that I need to remove. Any suggestions on cleaning the wood?
I bought two, one had a 1944/45 stock, that one I just lightly cleaned with some simple green. I was light on it because I wanted to keep the character it had and only remove the loose dirt and grease. Second one had a finished replacement stock, no cartouche or marks. There were plenty of dents, scratches etc. I steamed out all the dent, cleaned and sanded that one, the refined it completely
how you clean it is based on what you want and the history of the stock. If it’s a WW2 or other with cartouche marks etc I’d try to lightly clean it and keep it as original looking as possible
Yeah, I got a lb of that, Match Rifle, Clean Shot (pistol powder) and one other, I think "Tactical."
They've shot pretty equal to other powders that I usually use.
Wood Cleaning Article - Civilian Marksmanship Program
USGI Rifle Stocks and Hand Guards: Walnut and Birch Entry Level Care and Preservation Tips and Considerations for CMP Wood (August 2005 Revision: Sections 6.1 and 6.7 have additions and Sections 6.4a and 6.4b are new.) CMP surplus rifles such as the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, and the various...
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I’m no expert but probably this. RIA EB
Our M1 Garand Rifles - Stories & Photos
One day I will have some time and update this. Until then however here is a link to a old page about our Garands. Please keep in mind that the bulk of the following page was written right after we received these rifles in 1999/2000.
www.memorableplaces.com
An Official Journal Of The NRA | M1 Garand Rebuilds: History & Markings
Collectors today often look down their noses at “rebuilt” M1 Garands, but hundreds of thousands of M1s had their useful lives extended through the efforts and dedication of skilled ordnance personnel.
I don’t know if it a cartouche or an inspectors mark. Two initials in a square.
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EB:Elmer Bjerke was promoted on January 6th, 1947 to Forman of small arms inspection at Rock Island Arsenal. He was responsible for the final inspection of new and overhauled small arms. He served in that capacity until 1958. All small arms inspected under his supervision bear the markings "RIA" for Rock Island Arsenal and "EB" for Elmer Bjerke.
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EB:Elmer Bjerke was promoted on January 6th, 1947 to Forman of small arms inspection at Rock Island Arsenal. He was responsible for the final inspection of new and overhauled small arms. He served in that capacity until 1958. All small arms inspected under his supervision bear the markings "RIA" for Rock Island Arsenal and "EB" for Elmer Bjerke.
So at least we know at min that stock went through the RIA depot between 1947 and 1958
