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Finally got my hands on a Garand. I have actually had this rifle for several months, just now posting it. I have wanted one for as long as I can remember! As far as I can tell, the receiver's SN dates it to a 1953. Unfortunately it is not a matching numbers rifle, I still thoroughly enjoy it however. I still have yet to shoot it. Overall it seems like it will be a great shooter though, the bore is in excellent shape. I do not plan on restoring or refinishing the rifle in any way. I love the way it looks with all its little character marks and imperfections. Just thought I'd share one of my current favorites in the safe with you guys!

 

 

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Finally got my hands on a Garand. I have actually had this rifle for several months, just now posting it. I have wanted one for as long as I can remember! As far as I can tell, the receiver's SN dates

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John Cantius Garand designed a great rifle and are a real treat to shoot.  I hope your Garand thumb experience is a short lived pain.  I don't care how experienced you are with this rifle, it's not a

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Not to be confused with the 1891/30 Mosin which doubles as a pike. 

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Looks great! The character marks make it even cooler. I've had one for a long time that I still haven't shot. I'm not sure why... time just gets away from me I guess. 

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Looks great! The character marks make it even cooler. I've had one for a long time that I still haven't shot. I'm not sure why... time just gets away from me I guess. 

You're not alone. I've had a 1945 Springfield Garand squirreled away for over 2 years now and haven't found the time to feed it.

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John Cantius Garand designed a great rifle and are a real treat to shoot.  I hope your Garand thumb experience is a short lived pain.  I don't care how experienced you are with this rifle, it's not a matter of it may bite you but when it will bite you loading a clip into the rifle. Just remember it's all part of the fun.  Also it's when the term clip or enbloc is proper terminology.  One thing about this rifle design is that in an ammo exhausted situation and last ditch survival plan these rifles make an awesome club like weapon.  Most modern military firearms don't have this characteristic.

 

 

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1 hour ago, monkeylizard said:

Not to be confused with the 1891/30 Mosin which doubles as a pike.  :)

I also have a Mosin sitting next to the Garand in the safe that I've never fired :-\ I've had both for a couple years. 

I think I just found something to do this weekend! 

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Looks great! The character marks make it even cooler. I've had one for a long time that I still haven't shot. I'm not sure why... time just gets away from me I guess. 


I know that feeling all too well. Its exactly why I havent shot this one yet.


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I always wanted to see a gun where you could last ditch load a blank and fire the bayonet off the end of the barrel. LOL

My Enfield would work well as a club even after it got sporterized. Sadly, I do not have a bayonet for it.

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I'm sure you know this already this but when it comes time to shoot the baddest battle rifle ever created don't run down to the Walmart or gunstore and get some random box of .30-06 ammo.  You need M2 ball or it's equivalent.  

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I'm sure you know this already this but when it comes time to shoot the baddest battle rifle ever created don't run down to the Walmart or gunstore and get some random box of .30-06 ammo.  You need M2 ball or it's equivalent.  


Actually I did not know that, thanks. I guess it takes a hot load to work that brick of a bolt!


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Actually I did not know that, thanks. I guess it takes a hot load to work that brick of a bolt!


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Wrong!  M1's do not use a hot or heavy load.  They were designed to fire a 150gr bullet at 2700-2800 FPS.  

Surplus M2 that is worth shooting is getting scarcer and prices are going up.  I recommend finding some Prvi 150gr or even better, their M1 load.

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Wrong!  M1's do not use a hot or heavy load.  They were designed to fire a 150gr bullet at 2700-2800 FPS.  
Surplus M2 that is worth shooting is getting scarcer and prices are going up.  I recommend finding some Prvi 150gr or even better, their M1 load.


Learn something new every day! Thanks for the info.


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Learn something new every day! Thanks for the info.


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Glad to help and I've seriously abbreviated the advice, lol.  Half the interwebz is devoted to what kind of ammo to shoot in a Garand, adjustable gas plugs, etc.

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My understanding is that there is a proper burn rate for powder loaded in ammo for a Garand to keep from bending the operating rod and causing other problems.

Congratulations. A Garand is one itch I've yet to scratch.

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3 hours ago, monkeylizard said:

I picked up a couple of .30 cal cans of some Greek leftovers at the Anniston CMP. Glad I did because they seem to be out of it now.

That was another purchase that I never got around to. That was a good deal... bummer that it's gone.

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Are there any manufacturers of m2 ball I should try to stay away from if I can? Where exactly is the line drawn in dealing with surplus m2 ball?


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