I was at the range today and I finally got to shoot my new Garand. My order from cheaperthandirt.com didnt get here so I went to Wal-Mart and got some .308 Winchester. That is the barrel that Tony Giacobbe put in the rifle. I can honestly say I shot off 60 rounds and I was getting 3 inch groups at 100 yards (benchrest). I was very impressed with the way the rifle actually felt, like I was dancing with my prom date! What a pain in the *** it is to load the clips when your just starting out. I have one question-- there were times when I would load the clip in and the bolt would not automatically slide forward, I had to push it in place with my hand. Is this due to the rifle being almost new?? Is there a way for me to correct it? Am I the cause of the problem? Any help is greatly appreciated-- Ltcboy
It's fairly normal with the clips to have to bump them,usually new ones with park as thick as tank armor,try some old worn one's.
NO you are not the cause,the garand sometimes does not close automatically when loaded.This can be a good thing if you are new to the garand you don't need a M1 thumb.Most of the time the clip is a little to tight and the rifle can't strip the first round,Or the op rod spring might need to be replaced,you can find a spring kit at www.Brownells.com #080-665-900 They also have the McCann M-1 adjustable gas system#100-000-402 helps to reduce wear and softens recoil.and the easyest way I have found to load the clips is to put the clip in the palm of my hand open end faceing away from you,sit 5 or 6 rounds in and put the others in from the end.I hope I have helped the Garand is the Best rifle made with a little TLC it will last you a life time. Happy Shooting
Most ranges don't let you load clips. They want you to fire single shot. John Holbrook 360-671-8522 (West Coast) Has a neat gismo that makes yer clip stay in and act like a magazine. Also makes it so the clip does pop out at the end of the cycle.
