M1 Garand Conversion

[Guest jnkent]

I have a Springfield M1 barrrel that is chambered for the 7.62mm NATO round. I would like to rebarrel a M1 Garand with this barrel. The 7.62 barrel is the same length as the 30-06 barrel. I recall being told that some modification to the feed is necessary because of the shorter cartridge. What is this modification and are the rest of the M1 parts OK or will some of them have to changed/modified? Thanks

[DaveTN]

If you have the proper barrel, it’s just some minor mods. I wouldn’t do it to a Garand, but then I don’t know what your reasons are for the change.

The CMP forum is a great resource.

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[Westwindmike]

I have a Garand that was changed to 7.62 NATO and it works great. I don't know what parts were changed or modified, but mine looks completely stock, inside and out. I had heard that a "block" was needed to take up the extra room in front of the shorter 7.62's, but mine doesn't have it or need it.

DaveTN, I had access to a lot of 7.62 and 30-06 was really expensive at the time mine was converted, so that's why mine got converted.

[Guest jnkent]

Thanks for info. I obtained lots of 7.62 ammo, then the barrel, and now a Garand that could use a new barrel. I was afraid the conversion would be a lot more than just rebarreling. I appreciate the feed back and am looking for a local gunsmith here in MA to do the work. Thanks again