can anyone explain to me "garand timing"?

[FlyinBryan]

i keep hearing the term "timing"

what exactly does this refer to?

is it an issue of how the rifle runs? or when the bolt releases upon clip insertion?

 

[lipadj46]

http://www.fulton-armory.com/TimingGuage.htm

Or refers to how the barrel is lined up on the receiver

https://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/s...88&title=M1/M1A RECEIVER/BARREL TIMING GAUGES

 

[FlyinBryan]

excellent.

thanks lipadj46.