CMP Garand arrived better than I hoped

[BullRunBear]

The service grade Garand arrived on Thursday along with the Greek surplus ammo. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. This 'luck of the draw' model has a new walnut stock. I believe the barrel is new or darned close with a muzzle reading of zero, the throat reading of 2 and sharp and bright rifling. The receiver is from around 1955.

Got to the range on Friday. Thanks to all the good advice here on an earlier thread I had the rifle placed correctly on the bench rest. Shooting at 50 yards with the rear sight elevation at 2 my best eight shot group was under an inch and a half; pretty good for me shooting a new rifle. I didn't have longer distances available but hopefully next week. I was surprised at how mild the recoil was.

I'm thrilled with the rifle's condition and it's potential.

Jeff

 

[GRIZ22]

I've never been disappointed by a CMP SG. My best shooting Garand is a field grade I picked out in the Ohio store.

 

[dh1633pm]

BullRunBear, got any pictures to share of your good fortune?

 

[dh1633pm]

I got an M1 Carbine from the CMP and it was really nice.

 

[Reloadron]

I only know of one fellow who was unhappy with his rifle and that rifle went back to the DCM days before the CMP. Generally you will always get a good rifle from the CMP. Having read your other thread I am sure this rifle will bring you many enjoyable hours on the range and much enjoyment.

Eventually you may start loading for it which can become a real treat. Also, if you are barrel curious just slide the operating rod back and lock it. Read the side of the barrel. Having a 1955 receiver the barrel markings should be obvious on the side of the barrel under the operating rod.

Enjoy....
Ron

 

[GBExpat]

Congratulations on the fine rifle, BRB!

I have purchased many rifles from the CMP (M1, M1Carbine, 03, 03A3, M1917) and only once been disappointed ... and that was simply an OOPS that they quickly and happily worked to correct.

 

[Nature Boy]

Pictures!

 

[BullRunBear]

Finally got the internet connection back. Now to see if I can post the photos. Hope everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Jeff

 

[Reloadron]

Tis indeed a fine rifle. Now enjoy it!

Ron

 

[USSR]

Only one thing that needs to be done with that new walnut, and I just happen to make exactly what you need: http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=27670.

Don

 

[Reloadron]

Only one thing that needs to be done with that new walnut, and I just happen to make exactly what you need: http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=27670.

Don

Think of the odds? Seriously if you want that stock to look and feel perfect GI I would be strongly considering using Don's stuff.

Ron