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wvhillbilly
I recently aquired a CMP H&R Garand, and had the good fortune to get one with almost all HRA parts. The only non HRA part I find is an SA op rod. Drawing number on op rod is 6535382 SA. My first thought was to find an HRA op rod to make everything match, but then someone on another website mentioned that some of the early H&R's were issued with SA op rods. Any input and suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
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  • wvhillbilly
    Hello,
    I have a M1 Garand and would like to know more about it.
    If anyone can help me i would appreciate your help.

    U.S. RIFLE
    CAL. 30 M1
    SPRINGFIELD
    ARMORY
    1143518

    Receiver: D 28291 17
    Barrel: S-A-11-46
    Trigger Housing: D 28290-12-SA
    Bolt: D 28287-12SA
    Stock: P

    Thank you
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  • perry shooter
    Hello Yes you need to match the load for best function. & smallest amount of case damage after firing. However be aware the MILITARY did not FRANKLY give a Dam if the case mouth was dented. Mark C and others should be along and give you some straight poop on the Garand
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  • givette
    Understand you reload..the most important thing to consider is the minimum, and maximum loads for the US Rifle, Cal. .30 M1.

    To avoid damage to the reciprocating parts, you must stay within the powder burn rate as well as the powder charge of US Ball M2 cartridges. The Garand will last a lifetime in casual use, but is prone to early wear/damage with the powders available today. Consult reloading manuals that have a section that is 'M1 Specific'.

    Also, since it is an autoloading action, the safest reload is when re-sized with small base dies.

    Bottom line: The life of the brass takes a back seat over the function of the rifle..since you have found hot loads that are good for the brass (and are bad for the rifle). Best, Joe
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  • Ambrose
    Something seems wrong here. A friend and I were firing 3 different Garands last summer and fall and got very little case damage. We used USGI M2 ball, the Greek ball as sold by CMP, some German GI ball and reloads with H4895 and IMR4895 and 168 gr bullets. We used 47 and 48 gr. of the 4895's.

    Are you ripping the rims or just denting the case mouths? The mouth dents straighten out with little difficulty using something like a nail set or center punch prior to running the cases into the sizer die.
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  • Emmett Dunham
    I have a reloading book that has loads for the M1 garand per the bullet weight I try to stick to that kind of load data. If you want to shoot hotter loads you could install a adjustable gas plug and test fire until you get good functioning of the rifle. Dented brass is a common question that is normal with the Garand.


    Emmett
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  • wvhillbilly
    Thanks guys, looks like I need to worry more about the gun then the brass. Sounds like the dented brass is common with this gun. We will learn as we go, taking advise from here the guys on here that know more about it.
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