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Posted: 9/3/2004 12:04:01 PM EDT
So, if I decide later on to have my Garand rebarreled to 308,nothing else to change except for the addition of the receiver block?
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Posted: 9/3/2004 1:13:51 PM EDT
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I have a M1 Garand in .308, the only thing that was changed was the barrel. No other modifcations are needed.
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Posted: 9/5/2004 6:28:12 AM EDT
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Although not "required" a magazine filler block will (1) aid chambering of the shorter 7.62mm NATO cartridge and (2) prevent your buddy from trying to insert a clip of M2 Ball into the magazine. Certainly neither you nor I would try this
 .If you decide to rebarrel get your gunsmith to cut a M14 chamber (AKS 7.62mm NATO), not a .308 SAAMI chamber. You'll get much better reliability from the M14 type. Match M1 is an oxymoron, so don't let someone talk you into a "match" or .308 chamber. -- Chuck |
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Posted: 9/6/2004 11:01:11 AM EDT
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Mine has a new Wilson bbl, and a steel block welded onto each side of the bullet guide. Keeps you from inserting .06 and does not crack like some nylon spacers out there.
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Posted: 9/6/2004 4:19:57 PM EDT
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Had my M1 Garand converted to use M14 mags with a 19 inch 7.62X51 NATO barrel and fitted to an M14 synthetic stock. Shoots great, my favorite rifle! Unfortunately the gunsmith who did the work passed away. I think West Texas Armory converts them but not sure if they do tnaker type.
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Posted: 9/6/2004 7:26:14 PM EDT
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CC charges $260 for a Med Douglas barrel installed.
The block is a nice touch to keep someone from trying to load 30-06, but not needed. I don't crimp hand loads, and never had a bullet walk or change in OAL yet. If you do go with a block, and hand load, first firgure out the OAL seating depth of your favorite load to just kiss the lands, then mill the block down to allow the round to fit in the well/against the block (the real reason to go to 308 in the first place). |
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