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February 17th, 2012, 09:08 AM
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#1 | | Rifleman
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forney, Tx
Posts: 46
| Ammo to be wary of
Greetings!
I just ordered my CMP Special Garand, and I'm extremely eager to own my piece of American history!
I did have a question about ammo.
After looking at the previous threads regarding blanks damaging the garand, I was wondering if there is any live ammo that I should look out for?
I intend to use the rifle, but am concerned that some of the newer powder formulas may burn too hot, or have too much pressure for the weapon.
Any help would be appreciated!
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February 17th, 2012, 09:52 AM
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#2 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama, God's Country
Posts: 2,432
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Buy the ammo that CMP sells. Any M2 ball equivalent is fine, US Gov't ammo made after about 1953 is non-corrosive.
JWB
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February 17th, 2012, 09:57 AM
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#3 | | Rifleman
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forney, Tx
Posts: 46
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Thanks for the quick reply!
Ordering ammo might be okay, but being able to buy locally is better.
Basically Im wanting to know if I can go into any wal mart and buy 30-06 ammo and not have to worry about damaging the rifle.
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February 17th, 2012, 10:17 AM
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#4 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas
Posts: 48
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Originally Posted by REGonz  Thanks for the quick reply!
Ordering ammo might be okay, but being able to buy locally is better.
Basically Im wanting to know if I can go into any wal mart and buy 30-06 ammo and not have to worry about damaging the rifle. | No,
You need to make sure it is listed safe for the Garand. Federal and Hornady make M1 safe ammo. Boxes are well marked.
Last edited by JBS; February 17th, 2012 at 10:33 AM.
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February 17th, 2012, 10:52 AM
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#5 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama, God's Country
Posts: 2,432
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PMC makes M2 ball-compatible ammo also.
If you choose to reload you can make your own ammo that is as good as or better than commercial. And you can play with bullet weights also, and use any type, such as soft points, ballistic tip, etc.
As I'm sure you've discovered by using the "search" dunction, the issue is the type of powder used, not the bullet weight. M72 match ammo uses 172 graiin bullets, and you can easily go to 180 grain, but your powder choice is critical.
Commercial hunting ammo is probably not acceptable for the Garand.
JWB
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February 17th, 2012, 02:59 PM
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#6 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,539
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Install adjustable gas screw and use ammo off the shelf.
Just curious why didnt you order ammo with your rifle??
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February 17th, 2012, 10:31 PM
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#7 | | Rifleman
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forney, Tx
Posts: 46
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I didnt order ammo with the rifle for 2 reasons.
1 - I just about tapped my funds acquiring the rifle.
2 - I never really considered any restrictions on ammo until I read the thread about blanks damaging the rifle (another post). That got me thinking that there have been a lot of changes in powder technology since the Garand was introduced.
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February 18th, 2012, 04:41 AM
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#8 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,539
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Save your $$$ and order surplus from CMP. You wont find it cheaper anywhere else
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February 18th, 2012, 06:04 AM
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#9 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: chicago
Posts: 57
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There is website that lists ammo that is ok for Garand to shoot and has a gas plug that makes almost all commercial ammo safe for Garand. Website is http://www.garandgear.com/
Check them out and until then like the other said use Garand safe ammo.
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February 18th, 2012, 06:22 AM
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#10 | | Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 2,059
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Thank you very much for the link. I have fired Seller & Bellot 150 grain ammo in my Garand with no problems and the information on this site confirms it does not produce excessive pressure.
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February 18th, 2012, 08:37 AM
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#11 | | Rifleman
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forney, Tx
Posts: 46
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Wow that website is incredible.
Thanks for the link!
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February 18th, 2012, 11:22 AM
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#12 | | Squad Leader
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Heartland, USA
Posts: 286
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Originally Posted by REGonz Thanks for the quick reply!
Ordering ammo might be okay, but being able to buy locally is better.
Basically Im wanting to know if I can go into any wal mart and buy 30-06 ammo and not have to worry about damaging the rifle. | Local ammo = CMP ammo marked up an additional 50%.
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February 18th, 2012, 11:35 AM
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#13 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 214
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Any commercial or Milsurp in the 150GR. range will be fine, but stay away from the hopped up premium stuff like what Hornady calls "Light Magnum".
Also, stay with medium burn propellants and don't use heavy bullets, say above 168gr.
The damage you describe is warping the operating rod, this is very bad!!
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February 18th, 2012, 01:50 PM
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#14 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,539
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Why dont you ask Gus Fischer his opinion. You will get the real low down
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February 22nd, 2012, 05:51 AM
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#15 | | Rifleman
Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forney, Tx
Posts: 46
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Originally Posted by Orlando Why dont you ask Gus Fischer his opinion. You will get the real low down | Whos that?
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