tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post8941901377675508033..comments2024-03-29T07:33:41.566-04:00Comments on The Silicon Graybeard: Well, Isn't That Garand!SiGraybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-28088422205739955482011-05-20T11:49:39.815-04:002011-05-20T11:49:39.815-04:00Oops...
Looks like that first link didn't wor...Oops...<br /><br />Looks like that first link didn't work, so here it is spelled out...<br /><br />http://www.alabamaservicerifleteam.com/id17.htmlLeverActionhttp://leveraction.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-1125014931173024832011-05-20T11:48:06.526-04:002011-05-20T11:48:06.526-04:00Since you mention reloading for the Garand, may I ...Since you mention reloading for the Garand, may I suggest a couple of sites with some important information - load info <a rel="nofollow">here</a> and more info <a href="http://www.charm.net/~kmarsh/m1reload.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. The Sierra reloading manual has a good section on reloading for gas rifles as well. There's lots more out there - because of the gas system on the Garand you have to be careful about powder and bullet selection to make sure that you don't damage the op-rod or other parts over time. There's also adjustable gas plugs from Schuster or McCann that can be tuned to run a wider variety of ammo. Man, there's so much stuff for Garands - they're a hobby by themselves.LeverActionhttp://leveraction.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-73243372463161369762011-05-20T01:20:40.201-04:002011-05-20T01:20:40.201-04:00Have fun, SG. I just took the wife to the local ra...Have fun, SG. I just took the wife to the local range on Wed. She had a blast putting 200+ rounds through the M4 clone while I put about the same through my HK91. Shot up a bunch of different ammo in the HK: Russian "Silver Bear" (hot, decent accuracy), Chinese copper-washed steel case (worst accuracy, fluted chamber handled it just fine), some good German DAG steel core Nato, and my best accuracy (1.5" avg.) with some Hornady 150gr SP I bought back in 1980. It started raining before I got around to my 175gr BTHP reloads (rained so hard I couldn't make out the holes in the target at 100 yards :-)Reg Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-67387326684031679642011-05-19T22:17:16.814-04:002011-05-19T22:17:16.814-04:00Thanks, y'all.
They are certainly better than...Thanks, y'all.<br /><br />They are certainly better than what I expected. Weather looks good for Saturday morning, so unless something comes up, we'll have to go sight them in at 25 yards. I shot a friend's Garand once, so have some idea of what to expect, but it will be a learning thing for sure. <br /><br />Reg, since I have a .30-06 Remington 700, I picked up a set of dies already. Caught them on sale. <br /><br />LA - they both said 1 and 2.SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-88601114851061850682011-05-19T14:36:34.936-04:002011-05-19T14:36:34.936-04:00I agree, that is the nicest looking service grade ...I agree, that is the nicest looking service grade I've ever seen, including when I went up to Camp Perry and picked through their racks at the store. <br /><br />You got a great deal!DaddyBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508543148426098384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-19944150491880812242011-05-19T14:24:23.985-04:002011-05-19T14:24:23.985-04:00Most excellent Garands!! Awesome condition! Must...Most excellent Garands!! Awesome condition! Must get Borepatch in the loop!NotClauswitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358707844087117280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-74554181342207078622011-05-19T10:46:03.114-04:002011-05-19T10:46:03.114-04:00Congratulations indeed! That may very well be the...Congratulations indeed! That may very well be the nicest service grade Garand I have ever seen. From your pictures it appears to be practically flawless - no parkerization wear or dings anywhere to be seen. Am I safe to assume a ME & TE of 1 or less on that beauty?<br /><br />Enjoy those rifles my friend, they are a reminder of everything that has made this country great!LeverActionhttp://leveraction.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-1982062251434103442011-05-19T02:16:02.451-04:002011-05-19T02:16:02.451-04:00I'm envious, SG.
While I hate the thought of ...I'm envious, SG.<br /><br />While I hate the thought of adding another caliber, with the requisite stockpiling of ammo, components, dies, etc., those sure are good-looking rifles. I'm going to have to give this some serious thought after the missus and I do an Appleseed event.<br /><br />Have you bought some of their Greek 30-06 to go with it?Reg Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-63855145502304333562011-05-18T22:36:02.060-04:002011-05-18T22:36:02.060-04:00Oh, that's beautiful! I've thought about ...Oh, that's beautiful! I've thought about doing the CMP thing, and now, with my jealousy fully inflamed... :D<br /><br />Nice!BS Footprinthttp://bsfootprint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-73673781215768278682011-05-18T22:28:24.116-04:002011-05-18T22:28:24.116-04:00Congrats! Very, very nice!
- GB
IIICongrats! Very, very nice!<br /><br />- GB<br />IIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-71203684955619561172011-05-18T22:24:41.919-04:002011-05-18T22:24:41.919-04:00Want. I *SO* want to stop by Anniston on my way b...Want. I *SO* want to stop by Anniston on my way back, I can taste it.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1592992209402300549.post-42065408219755930462011-05-18T22:18:20.287-04:002011-05-18T22:18:20.287-04:00VERY COOL!
Congratulations!
gfaVERY COOL!<br />Congratulations!<br />gfaGuffaw in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356210589713923042noreply@blogger.com