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I have considered getting a remington 700 but I would really like an m1. Ive heard that they can be converted to shoot .308, is that worthwhile? How much does it cost to convert? I have very, very little smithing under my belt so it would go to a pro....
Started by HALL,AUSTIN on
, 25 posts
by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thefiringline):
As Gizmo notes, when handloading ....
I reload for my M1, and I think I may enjoy .
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Started by roland19d on
, 100 posts
by 61 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at reddit):
I think that had I been in a more at me too, sign me up... .
I hunted with my Garand this past season.
Well, that's what poor, war-time countries, I honestly don't know .
You also don't have to dip the rifles in them .
That are not axle grease.
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I recently picked up a Garand (service grade with muzzle reading at 2+ and throat at 3 but not sure exactly what that means ) from the Civilian Marksmenship Program. I've done a field strip & through cleaning and plan to get out to the range eventually...
Started by badchris on
, 8 posts
by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gunbroker):
You'll be a frequent visitor to a gunsmith Federal's American... .
I say do NOT ever use regular hunting ammo in your Garand.
Or you can get an adjustable gas.
I believe Federal and Hornady load ammo to M2 specs .
With the Garand's gas system.
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Something like this ? I have 2 SKS's and they both have these installed as a margin of safety.
I would gladly pay someone $30-50 so I don't have to worry about closing my Garand's bolt too fast on a soft primer.
Yes, I realize I can make my ammo with ...
Started by Ole on
, 16 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gunloads):
The Garand is one of the truly great designs, but its also one of the earliest SKS's don't have a firing pin spring....
Of slamfires with the Garand was distortion of the rear of the firing pin and deformation of the rear be ammo sensitive.
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Wts: Interesting old firearm magazines: NEW LISTINGS AS OF 2/16/12 Each magazine is a $5.00 bill (cash), shipped. Cost is to basically cover postage (U.S. only), envelope and travel to USPO. Sorry, no picture capability. These are original magazines in...
Started by Pointman on
, 10 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at coltforum):
I'll take....
Enjoy the ride - no-one gets out alive! New magazines have been listed and a few dvds .
Thanks,
Kevin Williams I will take 5 & 6
Thanks...
I'll take 3, 7 and 10.
Pm me with ship info..
Guns mags " I will take 1,2 & 4 if you still have them. .
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NOTE : Saving in this game works slightly differently than in the regular game. You can save by going to any of the "Home" locations and using the spinning house icon, or by initiating any of the missions. An autosave from the beginning or ending of a...
Started by Lord Maim on
, 2 posts
by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ps3trophies):
Guide Stuck*.
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Here is the second draft, expanded and reflecting the suggestions and additions of the members who replied to my request for comments on the first draft.
A Glossary of Common Firearms Terms
Second Draft
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Accurize: to make minor modifications to a firearm...
Started by Cyrano on
, 20 posts
by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gunandgame):
To date the revolver in .357 Magnum loaded with issue Remington 125gr Semi Jacketed Hollow Points is the best sidearm for one shot stops as shown... .
Revolver: Used by police in most of the states (if not all) as the duty sidearm in .32, .38 and .357 Magnum .
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Bay of Pigs Invasion: Anyone Know What Weapon the US Sponsored CubanTroops Used?
My brother and I were talking about Cuba, and it occurred to us that the "clandestine" troops guided by the CIA during the Bay of Pigs may have used weapons other than standard...
Started by SharpsDressedMan on
, 25 posts
by 22 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thehighroad):
My understanding is that we primarily armed the Cuban exiles with surplus WWII-era weapons armed with Garand rifles....
Exiles with training and weapons that were for the most part, surplus US weapons - Garands, 1911s, M1 tense.
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Hoping some of you can help. I have been considering buying an M1 and am wondering if I should go the CMP route or buy from an individual/dealer. My objective is to own a piece of history that I can take out and shoot on occasion. I'm not looking to win...
Started by JKnieper on
, 43 posts
by 20 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gon):
Prone with a loop sling, I shot easy 1.5....
They can give you alot.
That's what I did before I bought my first Garand.
Yeah have a dozen or more.
For it too while you are there
Of all my rifles shooting the Garand flips my switch the most.
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... that the only 91/30's you could find were SA marked Finn captures? What about the only M91's being Finned NEW's? I used to go to a gun/barber shop that had dozens of these for around $50 each.
Started by nsl on
, 34 posts
by 26 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gunboards):
Blue Sky Garand young'uns] Springfield M-1 Garand....
Bought a Hakim for $89.
Gun shop was selling them for $79 degreased, I saved $10 and got a lot of grease! Norinco steel core ammo .223 and 7.62x39 was $2.00- $2.50 a box of 20 rds.
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