CMP sales...and M1 Garand options: Advice needed

cswann · Jul 18, 2017

Red1917 said:
Wow nice that was pretty fast, not sure of any sources for m2 ball other than cmp/gun shows. I think federal makes 30-06 that says "for m1 garand" right on the box, might be able to find some somewhere. If you're really desperate you can shoot normal factory ammo through it as long as they're less than 180 grains, and I would definitely stick to 150 grain. Wouldn't make a habit of it though. If it's going to be a while until you get m2 ball you can get an adjustable gas plug to shoot just about anything through it

I'm going to pick up the ported plug, by garanddear. If I see anyone with the "for m1 garand 30-06.".i may try a few rounds this weekend, if my Greek rounds don't arrive by then. after you mentioned it, I'm pretty sure I saw some at dicks sporting goods recently.

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lazarus · Jul 18, 2017

Grafs.com sells hornady .30-06 for the garand. I want to say PPU also makes some for it and Graf's carries it as well.

Allen65 · Jul 18, 2017

M1 Ball, the Army standard round when the Garand was undergoing testing in the 30s, was 175 grains. All of my Garands seem to like heavier projectiles better than 150s, with notably improved accuracy with 168 and 175 grain loads. Unfortunately there's no cheap milsurp 168 grain 30-06 rounds around, it's mostly match-grade with prices to match.

Red1917 said:
Wow nice that was pretty fast, not sure of any sources for m2 ball other than cmp/gun shows. I think federal makes 30-06 that says "for m1 garand" right on the box, might be able to find some somewhere. If you're really desperate you can shoot normal factory ammo through it as long as they're less than 180 grains, and I would definitely stick to 150 grain. Wouldn't make a habit of it though. If it's going to be a while until you get m2 ball you can get an adjustable gas plug to shoot just about anything through it

Red1917 · Jul 18, 2017

Allen65 said:
M1 Ball, the Army standard round when the Garand was undergoing testing in the 30s, was 175 grains. All of my Garands seem to like heavier projectiles better than 150s, with notably improved accuracy with 168 and 175 grain loads. Unfortunately there's no cheap milsurp 168 grain 30-06 rounds around, it's mostly match-grade with prices to match.

Yeah if I'm not mistaken 168 grain is typical for match loads. You can certainly shoot heavier bullets in an M1 but as far as standard off the shelf commercial stuff I would be cautious and stick to lighter bullet weights. Never tried the heavier bullets in mine personally but I finally got a press set up so I might load some up. Unfortunately I'm sure the m1 ball was all shot up long ago

lazarus · Jul 18, 2017

Seems appropriate

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ_F1riBth8

jhcrab · Jul 19, 2017

Anyone know of an inexpensive club that I can join that is associated with CMP? My order was rejected because the club that I have been a member for 30+ years dropped their association with CMP this year; seems like a monumental mistake on their part.

Full disclosure, CMP gave me incorrect information, Monumental has NOT cancelled their association with CMP.

cswann · Jul 19, 2017

Received my Field Special today! Pitting above the wood is minimal imo. NOW TO SHOOT HER! Receiver serial is a SA 3,539,XXX so if I looked at the production chart correctly..shes a 1944 reciever.

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Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

cswann said:
Received my Field Special today! Pitting above the wood is minimal imo. NOW TO SHOOT HER! Receiver serial is a SA 3,539,XXX so if I looked at the production chart correctly..shes a 1944 reciever.

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Nice! Before you shoot that make sure you lube it up correctly and that stock may need to be worked on!
Check out this thread on the CMP forum for the stock. http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=147599
Check this out on how to lube it up. http://www.garandgear.com/m1-garand-grease

cswann · Jul 19, 2017

I was wondering about the stock...do I need to do anything to it as far as oil/finish? I read that I may need to make sure it's not too tight around the trigger or barrel I think...may need shaving.

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Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

I've been lucky with the three Garands that I got as two had USGI stocks and the one that came with a CMP stock I just took it off and put it back in the CMP case and got a USGI stock for it. So I haven't worked on my CMP stock but I've read enough to know it should be checked and modified if need be. That post on the CMP forum is a good starting point.
Did you find some Ammo for it as I seen you were looking for some?
As far as oiling the stock, I've read that the CMP stocks are just lightly oiled I think with BLO but don't quote me on that. I've used the tung oil kit from the Grand gear web site and I think they came out great. There are A LOT of opinions on which oil/finish to apply so it comes down to what you want.

cswann · Jul 19, 2017

Yes, I picked up 2 cases of the HXP on sale at CMP, but Im still waiting for it to ship..ordered last friday I think. I also went ahead and ordered the ported gas plug, to tied me over before I start reloading. Have the equipment, just need the materials, knowledge and ...time.

Ill read the link you sent, to see if I can get confident on what to look for with this new CMP stock. If not could you recommend a place to get my hands on a USGI stock?

Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

cswann said:
Yes, I picked up 2 cases of the HXP on sale at CMP, but Im still waiting for it to ship..ordered last friday I think. I also went ahead and ordered the ported gas plug, to tied me over before I start reloading. Have the equipment, just need the materials, knowledge and ...time.

Ill read the link you sent, to see if I can get confident on what to look for with this new CMP stock. If not could you recommend a place to get my hands on a USGI stock?

I got mine on the CMP forum for sale section. Here's a link but I think you have to be a member of the forum to buy.
http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=87
I also ordered two of the HXP cases on sale, I ordered Thursday night 7/13 and received it yesterday 7/18. If you don't know, you can log on to the CMP e-store and look at your order to see a tracking number. Fed Ex delivery requires adult signature for Ammo so someone has to be able to sign for it or they won't deliver it.

Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

Also the Chantilly gun show is next weekend and it always have numerous dealers selling Garand parts, stocks, Ammo & tools you might want to check out.

cswann · Jul 19, 2017

I have been loging on...just says processing

Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

cswann said:
I have been loging on...just says processing

Yeah I heard they got flooded with orders once the email went out! I was lucky and happened to stumble on it Thursday night and even thought it stated the sale started on Friday, I took a chance and ordered 2 cans. The price had already been reduced and it was billed with the sale price.

cswann · Jul 19, 2017

I might as well see if I can add another can since in waiting lol. Hey is gunbroker... reliable? Looking at stocks on that page

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Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

I've never purchased anything on GunBroker so I can't comment on them. Here is a link to Dupage Trading that I have purchased a Garand hand guard set from and was pleased with it.
https://shop.dupagetrading.com/prod...-1053?osCsid=5a70b40aea9cd17fb90336021c48073f
I paid $80 for just the hand guards!

Clifjr · Jul 19, 2017

Here is my latest Garand that I got. It's a service grade Springfield and it came with the CMP stock but I put this stock on it that I got off of the CMP forum and these are the hand guards I got from Dupage. The stock and handguards were stripped and refinished with the tung oil kit from Garand Gear.

cswann · Jul 20, 2017

Can anyone tell or know what Kind of wood my new stock is, from my pics above? Its obviously been at least stained with something. I may just leave it alone until I decide on how I want to strip it, and refinish. Although due to lack of gloss/sheen I think I could just throw some oil on it for more protection.

Keystone70 · Jul 20, 2017

I belong to Arlington R&P club that shoots at the AGC. They are a CMP club and I had no problem getting mine last year. I'm sure there are other clubs at the AGC that belong as well.

jhcrab said:
Anyone know of an inexpensive club that I can join that is associated with CMP? My order was rejected because the club that I have been a member for 30+ years dropped their association with CMP this year; seems like a monumental mistake on their part.

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