My new M1 springfield ww2 308 or 06 cal

[JJM]

Bought this few days ago.ww2 receiver ww2 barrel dated 42 .has natinal match sights the rifle.MRT SLING .All parts are springfield .iam not sure if 308 or 30/06 cal .the 30/06 full enbloc dont fit .iam not sure rifle seems very tight thanks for help

[jak]

Your bolt is not latched all the way back. Have you disassembled the rifle ?

[Smokey]

Your rifle probably could use greasing up. This is a good reference for lubrication of a Garand: Home page (garandgear.com)
Lots of great information here: M1 Garand Tutorials (garandgear.com)

[JJM]

It cocks dry fire.needs grease I have a grease kit inside rifle ok try it thank you

[TJT]

Drop an 06 round in the chamber. If it's not sticking out a half inch it's 30-'06.
Jon

[David Milisock]

Your bolt is not latched all the way back. Have you disassembled the rifle ?

I agree as long as you know what you're doing.

[JJM]

I grease the rifle inside was dry it works now.had original tube GI GREASE SMELLS FUNNY IT WORKKS OLD RIFLE .THANKS GENTS HAVE A GOOD DAY.FOR MINUTE THOUGHT 308 CAL TRY IT OUT THIS WEEKEND