M1 Garand question

[DD977GM2]

Im putting this in general discussion so more folks see it.

What is needed on a Garand to make it capable of shooting modern 30-06
ammo, instead of relying on ammo from say CMP etc as sole means of ammo????

[Zombie Steve]

Adjustable gas plug...

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1538/Product/M1-GARAND-ADJUSTABLE-GAS-SYSTEM

But the bottom line is you're bleeding off pressure - it will still never perform like full power hunting loads through a bolt gun. The good news is the '06 has guts to spare.

Best option is handloading.

What are you looking to do with the Garand? Hunt? Service Rifle matches?

[DD977GM2]

Adjustable gas plug...

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1538/Product/M1-GARAND-ADJUSTABLE-GAS-SYSTEM

But the bottom line is you're bleeding off pressure - it will still never perform like full power hunting loads through a bolt gun. The good news is the '06 has guts to spare.

Best option is handloading.

What are you looking to do with the Garand? Hunt? Service Rifle matches?

I have no deisre to handload. I have 5 kids and they take up too much time to mess with reloading.
I want the rifle for plinking and SHTF, not really looking to hunt with it. I just wanna be able to buy cheap FMJ or SP at any venue that are cheaper than the American Eagle M1 Garand specific rounds.

[SideShow Bob]

I have no deisre to handload. I have 5 kids and they take up too much time to mess with reloading.
I want the rifle for plinking and SHTF, not really looking to hunt with it. I just wanna be able to buy cheap FMJ or SP at any venue that are cheaper than the American Eagle M1 Garand specific rounds.

There are Garand safe commercial loadings. I don't have one, so I cannot tell you how good they are.

[DD977GM2]

There are Garand safe commercial loadings. I don't have one, so I cannot tell you how good they are.


They are not to shabby. Same accuracy as CMP surplus. Its just they are form $3-$7 more per box of 20 then the same non garand ammo.

[Troublco]

Here's what the CMP has on the subject. Basically what Steve and Bob said...


http://odcmp.com/Sales/askarmorercommercialammo.htm

[sneakerd]

By the way, speaking of Garands, CMP recently sent out a notice that they are putting up for sale a number of over 6 million serial number Service Grade rifles.
$675, I've already ordered one.

[rondog]

By the way, speaking of Garands, CMP recently sent out a notice that they are putting up for sale a number of over 6 million serial number Service Grade rifles.
$675, I've already ordered one.

I believe those are already gone, they sold like hotcakes.

[StagLefty]

I believe those are already gone, they sold like hotcakes.

Yup-just checked.

[sneakerd]

I sent my order in the day after receiving the email, so hopefully it got there in time!

[Scanker19]

Anyone go after a Navy?

[sneakerd]

Just got the call- the over 6 mil Garands are gone. I changed the order to 2 Service-Grade Garands, one Springfield and one H&R. Requested highest serial number possible with GI wood and original barrel. Guess we'll just see what we'll see!

[Blockhead]

I know I'm resurrecting an old thread, but I think some actual test data on commercial ammo in Garands is useful.

Commercial bullets
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=48266&highlight=commercial+pressure



Heavier Commercial Bullets
http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=82742&highlight=commercial+ammo