10-15-2009, 12:42 AM
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#21 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Can I have dibs on the backstaps-----HEEHEE
You go for it I cant imagine a better rifle!
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10-15-2009, 12:57 AM
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#22 | | Firearm Zealot
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Ok I was just curious. I might have to see how it will fit on my Garand. I bought one of those aftermarket leather ones, and it sucks. Its not broken in or anything. I don't like it. Its big, and gets in the way. But don't forget to sign it up in the roll call thread  Mine is the first one!!!
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10-15-2009, 07:11 AM
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#23 | | Mil-surp Collector
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Originally Posted by charles73  | Thank you Sir! It came on the rifle when I got it Colonel. The rifle looks nicely worn, Im not sure what kind of wood that it has on it. I doubt it is walnut....but Im no carpenter either. lol | Hi charles,
The wood is walnut,and the sling is definitely original.
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10-15-2009, 07:16 AM
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#24 | | Mil-surp Collector
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Originally Posted by charles73 Yeah Lar, I do believe I will really try to bag a buck with my M1 this year.  | You might want to try some soft point ammo in it before you do take it on your deer hunt.
The reason I say this is because the Garand was designed to shoot FMJ ammo only as far as I know.The reason is the feed ramp into the chamber.It is steep,and soft point ammo,in my experience,won't slide up.
Here is another great site for Garand in and stuff: Fulton Armory Home Page
Jason
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10-15-2009, 07:20 AM
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#25 | | Mil-surp Collector
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Originally Posted by Iron_Colonel Ok I was just curious. I might have to see how it will fit on my Garand. I bought one of those aftermarket leather ones, and it sucks. Its not broken in or anything. I don't like it. Its big, and gets in the way. But don't forget to sign it up in the roll call thread Mine is the first one!!! | Hi Colonel,
I bought one of the after market leather slings for mine,and used Saddle Soap on it to loosen it up and it worked great.
I have the original canvas sling,but I don't really like it.Saved it though for collectors reasons.
Jason
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10-15-2009, 01:14 PM
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#26 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Hey Jason, I am loading some 165grn Hornady Interlock Bullets, and 165grn Nosler Ballistic Tips, I will definitely check and see how they work, if they work. lol
If they wont work i will be forced to succumb to the temptation to reload with some Barnes Triple shock hollow points! I like the Fulton Armory it's just depressing going to their site and seeing all that "stuff" for my rifle and not being able to afford it. lol
Hey and thanks for identifying my stock as well I had wondered about that.
Lar, if I get a buck it's a deal!! No prob there man. If I can hit a Buck with my M1 I will be tickled to post a pic of it and my rifle together!
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10-16-2009, 05:27 PM
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#27 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Guys I have used the M-1 Garand in combat and love them for they NEVER failed like the Matel toy M-16. I bought the WW II poster from CMP that says "My M-1 does my talking". I had it framed along with my picture holding the Garand on patrol to show that I did use it in comabat and that's my feeling entirely My Garand does my talking with AP bullets :>) I earned my Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) with an M-1 :>)
Jim
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12-10-2009, 11:47 AM
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#28 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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Originally Posted by 1950oldsoldier | Guys I have used the M-1 Garand in combat and love them for they NEVER failed like the Matel toy M-16. I bought the WW II poster from CMP that says "My M-1 does my talking". I had it framed along with my picture holding the Garand on patrol to show that I did use it in comabat and that's my feeling entirely My Garand does my talking with AP bullets :>) I earned my Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) with an M-1 :>)
Jim | Hey Jim I want to apologize I either didn't get the email telling me I had a response to this thread or I over looked it.
I must confess I have grown quite fond of my M1. I have owned several rifles and after they have lost their new...I look for another one you know....and replace it. Not so with the Springer.
BTW thank you for your service sir, I hope you had a good Veterans day this year. God Bless.
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12-10-2009, 12:27 PM
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#29 | | Firearm Zealot
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Originally Posted by 1950oldsoldier | Guys I have used the M-1 Garand in combat and love them for they NEVER failed like the Matel toy M-16. I bought the WW II poster from CMP that says "My M-1 does my talking". I had it framed along with my picture holding the Garand on patrol to show that I did use it in comabat and that's my feeling entirely My Garand does my talking with AP bullets :>) I earned my Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) with an M-1 :>)
Jim | That is so cool Jim. You should share some of your stories using it.
And your Ol Battle Rifle is a beauty Charles. The heft and the feel of M1 Garands and like no other rifle in my book. I could shoot mine all day if I had enough ammo to burn. Congrats on the Garand.
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12-26-2009, 09:01 PM
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#30 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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And your Ol Battle Rifle is a beauty Charles. The heft and the feel of M1 Garands and like no other rifle in my book. I could shoot mine all day if I had enough ammo to burn. Congrats on the Garand.[/QUOTE]
Thanks man! I hear ya about the ammo part! I wish I could get my hands on a few rounds here locally!
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12-27-2009, 06:19 PM
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#31 | | Firearm Enthusiast
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The reason is the feed ramp into the chamber.It is steep,and soft point ammo,in my experience,won't slide up.
| I haven't tried SP's, but 150gr Hornady SST's feed fine. If you like heavier weight bullets, Hornady makes SST's in 165's and 180's, I think.
.30-06 loaded with 150gr SST's aren't as long as military ammo, even though the bullet weight is the same, so there is no problem with OAL.
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