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Calfed
07-07-2016, 12:45
A few years back I got a service Grade Garand from the CMP. I haven't shot it much, but last weekend my younger son came up for the weekend and we got a chance for a trip to the range. Took some rifles that I haven't shot much...couple of GI M1 carbines, the SG Garand and a few C&R semi's...a Remington 81 and a Winchester .351 SL.

We had a bit of trouble sighting in the Garand...finally found that the front sight was loose and sliding around on the reverse dovetail.

Here are some pics of the SG Garand...

http://i.imgur.com/0nthCcV.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/EvLlzf6.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/sJF5XKh.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/Kla5MQb.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/04bLG2i.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/FDWOHoP.jpg?1
Calfed
07-07-2016, 12:46
After we tightened down the front sight, we shot some of the PPU "Garand -safe" ammo and some Hornady 150 gr CMP "range ammo"

http://i.imgur.com/gAieF9W.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/qZcxoc0.jpg?1

The SG seemed to like the Hornady ammo a little better. My son (who is a better shot than I), shot this 100 yard group with the PPU

http://i.imgur.com/Bi9gGUS.jpg?1

I shot this 100 yard group with the Hornady ammo.

http://i.imgur.com/sK3MyH0.jpg?1
Bill E
07-07-2016, 01:39
Very nice service grade. It should give you many years of good shooting.
Dan Shapiro
07-07-2016, 03:34
Nice!
IditarodJoe
07-07-2016, 03:40
Quality time with son . . . priceless!
bruce
07-07-2016, 04:26
Beautiful SG! You are fortunate! Sincerely. bruce.
Calfed
07-07-2016, 06:02
Thanks, guys! It was a wonderful way to spend the 4th of July weekend.
Major Tom
07-08-2016, 06:22
I bought a CMP SA service grade garand a few years ago. $400 shipped. Great rifle with few blemishes. I sent it to Deans Gun Restoration and now it is beautiful.
Calfed
07-08-2016, 08:16
I bought a CMP SA service grade garand a few years ago. $400 shipped. Great rifle with few blemishes. I sent it to Deans Gun Restoration and now it is beautiful.

Tom, post some pics when you get a chance.
Hunter
07-08-2016, 09:46
Yep, REAL nice rifle. Glad you got it out of the garage for a drive! H.
Major Tom
07-09-2016, 04:02
Tom, post some pics when you get a chance.

I will soon as I figure out how to post them.
Calfed
07-11-2016, 05:55
Yep, REAL nice rifle. Glad you got it out of the garage for a drive! H.

Thanks, hunter.

It was a great way to spend the Fourth of July. Kind of inspired me to shoot more of my collection.
Calfed
08-04-2016, 06:32
I'm continuing to get to the range and shoot various ammunition in my Garands to nail down the best for each one. This afternoon I got to the range for a few hours to shoot a couple of the Garands and a few Swiss rifles.

I tried some Hornady 168 gr AMAX M1 Garand match ammo and a clip of my handloads in the service grade.

Here is the Hornady match ammo @ 100 yards. The first round hit down at 7 o'clock. I made a sight adjustment and then shot the remaining 7.

http://i.imgur.com/VrRDcrO.jpg?1

I then fired 8 of my handloads...IMR 4064/168 gr Nosler CC. The service grade like it almost as much as the Hornady match ammo.

http://i.imgur.com/2RBYjI4.jpg?1
bruce
08-05-2016, 05:00
Re: Update. That is a very nice SG! And what is more, that nice SG is a real shooter! Sincerely. bruce.
1563621
08-05-2016, 05:08
Can't beat that SG. Pure joy to shoot!
bdm
08-05-2016, 02:37
Sir that is a very nice M1 and of course most important time spent with your son
Calfed
08-06-2016, 07:55
Re: Update. That is a very nice SG! And what is more, that nice SG is a real shooter! Sincerely. bruce.


Can't beat that SG. Pure joy to shoot!


Sir that is a very nice M1 and of course most important time spent with your son

Thanks, guys!

True about time spent with the sons.