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Vanity: Firing new M1 Garand for first time

Posted on 09/23/2011 3:41:03 PM PDT by cavdad

Bought a M1 Garand last weekend and shooting it for the first time tomorrow. Range is supplying military grade ammo this time. In the future where is a good place on the web or in Raleigh, North Carolina to buy military surplus 30-06 ammo?

By the way, the rifle is a Springfield Armory 1954 model with proper cartouche and ordinance stamp. No mismatching stock or parts.


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To: mylife

get on cmp’s list. I get 8 round clips for 50 cents a round, waiting list is 4 to 6 weeks.


21 posted on 09/23/2011 4:08:42 PM PDT by JudgemAll (Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucified)
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To: cavdad

CMP ammo here:

https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalog/catalog.aspx?pg=catalogList&cat=AMC

Brass for reloading here:

http://www.gibrass.com/brass.html

Bullets here:

http://www.gibrass.com/projectiles.html and

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8440&dir=278|281|1081|1161

Primers - there seems to be a consensus that Winchester Large Rifle primers are preferred.


22 posted on 09/23/2011 4:09:02 PM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: cavdad

http://www.odcmp.com/Clubs/Forms/SurplusAmmoForm.pdf


23 posted on 09/23/2011 4:09:45 PM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: mountainlion

That Hornady ammo loaded with the A-max should be good stuff.

I’ve got nothing but positive things to say about Hornady hunting ammo in .30-06 (I’ve been using the 180 gr SST). Nice and accurate!


24 posted on 09/23/2011 4:10:22 PM PDT by PreciousLiberty
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To: cavdad

there is some Greek HXP headstamp available on Gunbroker from time to time. I shoot it and its been very consistent. I also have some Korean PMC which was also ok.You probably want to shoot only ammo loaded to M2 ball specs with FMJ 150gr bullets.

When my HXP is gone I’ll reload the brass as recommended
for the M1. My ‘03 and ‘03A3 also love HXP.


25 posted on 09/23/2011 4:10:56 PM PDT by RitchieAprile
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To: Elderberry

My concern about the less than military or match grade is the primer on the cartridge. The bolt will dimple the primer on return and softer primers could be a safety problem. I found a store that sells Hornaday match grade for the M1, but it is pricey.


26 posted on 09/23/2011 4:11:37 PM PDT by cavdad
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To: cavdad

Wear ear plugs.

Seriously.


27 posted on 09/23/2011 4:13:41 PM PDT by Salamander (Alice Cooper hit me with a stick.)
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To: cavdad

http://www.ammogarand.com/3006ammo.html


28 posted on 09/23/2011 4:14:06 PM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: mylife

My dad makes all our loads.


29 posted on 09/23/2011 4:14:53 PM PDT by Salamander (Alice Cooper hit me with a stick.)
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To: Tijeras_Slim; Eaker

Oh bloody hell.

Should I have ignored this thread?

Be back later...I’m taking my guns fishing.


30 posted on 09/23/2011 4:16:26 PM PDT by Salamander (Alice Cooper hit me with a stick.)
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To: DuncanWaring; JudgemAll

Thank you, gentlemen.


31 posted on 09/23/2011 4:17:06 PM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: cavdad

You can order military surplus ammunition here (30-06 M2 Ball). . .

https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalog/catalog.aspx?pg=catalogList&cat=AMC

The ammunition is described in more detail on this page (click on the Ammunition tab). . .

http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/relatedsales.htm


32 posted on 09/23/2011 4:17:34 PM PDT by deks ("...the battle of our time is the battle of liberty against the overreach of the federal government")
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To: cavdad

I have never known Garands to be prone to slam fires.

Now my MAS49/56 - that’s another story.

For the -06 Graf and Son’s shows PRVI AMMO 30-06 150gr SP 20/bx $16.99


33 posted on 09/23/2011 4:17:44 PM PDT by Elderberry
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To: cavdad

Dude, you’re lucky.

54 was a good year.

djf
B. May 12, 1954
Mot dead(yet!)


34 posted on 09/23/2011 4:19:11 PM PDT by djf (Buncha sheep: A flock.. Buncha cows: A herd.. Buncha fish: A school.. Buncha baboons: A Congress..)
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To: Salamander

I picked up some fresh 30.06 brass off the range today.


35 posted on 09/23/2011 4:19:23 PM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: cavdad

Go to an Appleseed clinic. See my tagline.


36 posted on 09/23/2011 4:21:58 PM PDT by ebshumidors ( Marksmanship and YOUR heritage http://www.appleseedinfo.org)
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To: RVN Airplane Driver
"Watch you fingers....."

Are you referring to the well-known "M-1 Thumb?" :)

Thank you sir for your service to our country!


37 posted on 09/23/2011 4:23:20 PM PDT by FortWorthPatriot (Obama is no Hitler; Hitler got the Olympics)
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To: Salamander; Tijeras_Slim
Should I have ignored this thread?

Naw, I have some troubled history with Garands is all.

38 posted on 09/23/2011 4:24:20 PM PDT by Eaker ("If someone misquotes you, it's because they know you're right.")
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To: Salamander
I took mine fishing this morning. ☺
39 posted on 09/23/2011 4:24:41 PM PDT by mylife (OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
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To: Dusty Road

M-1 thumb hurts like hell, if memory serves. Nonetheless, a wonderful rifle.


40 posted on 09/23/2011 4:27:46 PM PDT by oldsicilian
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