BigGameHunter
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How difficult is it to to switch in a new adjustable gas plug for an M1 Garand?
Guy, are you using a McCann adjustable gas plug? The Schuster has a set screw which is used to adjust the amount of gas that bleeds out. Once it is adjusted, you tighten a locking set screw on top of it. That adjustment doesn't change when you screw the adjustable gas plug out to put the original back in. Once it is set for the specific ammo, you can switch the plug in and out with needing to adjust it again.Piece of cake as noted above. The only part that takes any time is adjusting to the ammo the first time--back off until the rifle fails to cycle and then tighten down until the brass is flying the way you want and the hits are tight. Remember how many turns to reach the setting if you want to use the original and come back without spending setup time.
Okay, I understand now. Are you shooting heavy bullets? I've only used 150 gr modern hunting ammo and not encountered that problem. I'm just curious about the situation in which I might encounter the same issue.The Gas setting I have to use is very open. the set screws intrude into the screwdriver slot.
I can't speak for others, but I keep the original gas plug in most of the time because I want to shoot M2 surplus most of the time. Surplus ammo is much cheaper than the hunting ammo I use. I switch to the adjustable plug when I want to use hunting ammo. It is much easier to switch between the two plugs than it is to change the setting on the adjustable plug.Why would you want to return it to "original" configuration? That's reduced loads, right? Why wouldn't you want to always shoot standard loads?
I keep the original gas plug in most of the time because I want to shoot M2 surplus most of the time. Surplus ammo is much cheaper than the hunting ammo I use. I switch to the adjustable plug when I want to use hunting ammo. It is much easier to switch between the two plugs than it is to change the setting on the adjustable plug.
Reloading wouldn't really be easier for me. I don't hunt with my Garand often, so I don't need to spend a lot on hunting ammo. Buying the dies would pay for all the hunting ammo I'm likely to ever purchase. Then factor in the time. With small kids at home and work responsibility it has taken me over a year to work up a load for my .300 win mag.Much, much easier to forego the adjustable gas plug, and just buy yourself some 4895 and hunting bullets.
Don
You can purchase the surplus ammo from CMP:I'm planning on ordering a cmp Garand this week. Where do you get surplus ammo? Is it made in the US or is it corrosive?
Finally, do the clips come with it?