Smokey
Lance Corporal
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Sorry, but "spring in the air" makes me think of an "OOPS" during disassembly . . .
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Looks almost like enough volume inside the upper handguard for a grenade launcher....Leave a comment:
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With the continuing shortage of ammunition and reloading components, cast bullets are good alternate to jacketed bullets. Casting is another art and science...Leave a comment:
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Right now you'll have to plan on working with what you already have. Reloading components are cleaned out as well. Stuff does show up but is almost immediately...Leave a comment:
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Suggest you get Quickload for reloading with a Garand. I ran the numbers for the standard M2 Ball ammo, then use it as a limit for loads using different...Last edited by Smokey; 04-09-2021, 07:28 AM.Leave a comment:
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Before the 30-30, the 44-40 was the main deer hunting cartridge. It's not exactly a bone-crushing powerhouse but worked well enough at less than 100 ...Leave a comment:
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A big part of the fun and pleasure with owning a Garand is using it. Recommend you look into getting a "Service Grade" from the CMP. It will...Last edited by Smokey; 04-05-2021, 06:33 PM.Leave a comment:
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Difficult loading is often due to inadequate lubrication, assuming the clips are properly assembled
Highly recommend you go here and grease every...Leave a comment:
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Attached is one of the burn rate charts available on the internet. It shows Varget as being pretty close to H4895, so you should be able to come...Leave a comment:
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I've found rust under the rear handguard on rifles I've worked on. Without a protective film of something (grease is best) condensation will collect and...Leave a comment:
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Seems cold blue has no effect on stainless steel. A manual for repair and overhaul facilities had "shiny" gas cylinders get a black paint to...Last edited by Smokey; 03-26-2021, 07:46 AM. -
What strikes me is the rifle functioned fine at first. Short-cycling is also a result of drag on the system from inadequate lubrication. There's a "dry...Last edited by Smokey; 03-26-2021, 07:33 AM.Leave a comment:
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Appreciate the suggestions. I shoot in a hollow that's around 250 feet deep, maybe 1000 feet from the house. I use leggings to keep ticks on the outside...Leave a comment:
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That seems an excellent cartridge for shorter range use on larger critters. The flex tip bullet probably extends its range a lot though. Have you considered...Leave a comment:
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Nice rifle and good job on the repair. Using a Springfield out in the woods, I prefer the straight grip stock. It's easier for just walking around ready...Leave a comment:
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