M-1 Garand barrel recommendation

[khschs]

It looks like I am going to need to replace the barrel on my M-1. There seem to be quite a few on the market. My question is which is the best based on your experience. The barrel should be capable of 1 moa accuracy.:help:

[Bob S]

Kreiger or Barnett.

Resp'y,
Bob S.

[khschs]

Thanks for the reply. Next question is where to get it and have it installed. I am in AZ.

[Levisdad]

Accuracy Speaks, Inc. (http://accuracyspeaks.com/public_html/index.html)

Arrington Accuracy Works (http://www.arringtonaccuracy.com/)

[John Kepler]

Fulton Armory

DGR

Champion's Choice

[NuJudge]

Krieger has a special on .308 GI contour barrels right now. If you want a .308, $300 for the barrel, $60 for chambering and $15 for shipping.

CDD

[Maury Krupp]

When you say "The barrel should be capable of 1 moa accuracy" do you mean you expect 1MOA just by screwing this barrel onto a SG receiver? That ain't gonna happen. A number of other steps are required to get an M1 to shoot a consistent 1MOA.

What do you want it for? Plinking, Garand Matches, Across-the-Course, Long Range?

For plinking I'd say pick one. Not sure why you'd need 1MOA for plinking?

For Garand Matches (ie, GI contour) a Kreiger or Barnett will be good but best value for money is probably the Criterion sold by CMP. Don't need 1MOA for that either. The 10-ring on the SR Target is 2MOA. If you want to win Garand Matches learn to shoot Standing.

For XTC or LR a heavy Kreiger or Barnett in a properly built rifle will shoot 1MOA. They'll run side by side for around 4500 rounds. After that a Kreiger will usually last a bit longer.

Any of the usual suspects already listed will do a good job of installation. Check around for the best price and turn around time.

Maury

[Ron H.]

When you say "The barrel should be capable of 1 moa accuracy" do you mean you expect 1MOA just by screwing this barrel onto a SG receiver? That ain't gonna happen. A number of other steps are required to get an M1 to shoot a consistent 1MOA.

+1. In many ways, the woodwork is more important than the barrel.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

[John Kepler]

When you say "The barrel should be capable of 1 moa accuracy" do you mean you expect 1MOA just by screwing this barrel onto a SG receiver? That ain't gonna happen. A number of other steps are required to get an M1 to shoot a consistent 1MOA.


Maury

+2. Accurizing a Garand isn't hanging individual "gadgets" on the rifle, but rather a holistic process....the sum being far greater than the individual parts. Generally...you do all or you do none unless you like being disappointed.

BTW, consistent 1 MOA with a Garand requires a LOT of work up-front and nearly constant maintenance to keep it that way. Besides, sub-2 MOA will shoot you to the Podium at Camp Perry if you do your job!

[Terry in Michigan]

All the information above is accurate and true. You will get a great barrel by following the advice listed the criterion barrel is one of the best for the buck replacement barrels on market for a straight stock replacement. The krieger is a button rifled barrel and well worth the extra buck. I suggest that you contact Arizona Ed in Mesa, he knows the scoop on local help in that state. Ed has always done me right.

[Curt]

Had good luck with Phil Arington long ride from Ohio to AZ to get my rifle worked on though.

[slamfire1]

Beat this. A douglas barrel installed for $329.00

I use douglas barrels on my 30 caliber service rifles. They will shoot inside your hold.

http://www.champchoice.com/detail.aspx?ID=736

"The M1-Garand Douglas Premium Grade replacement barrel, medium weight. Parkerized. Requires minor modification to rear hand guard on .308. ($20.00 charge for us to do this modification.)Fitted and headspaced to your receiver. (Please send receiver, bolt, operating rod and gas cylinder.)(Old barrel will be returned.) "

[Cepilot]

I have a new, never mounted , Wilson M1 Match barrel ... 30-06 , 1-10 twist , blued' finish , standard contour , $240.00 for the barrel , and I'll have Smith Enterprise , mount-time-headspace it for an additional $25 .. and I'm also in Phoenix, AZ ( no shipping/postal /FFL hassel ) ... Mike
623-332-2806

[khschs]

Thanks to all who have responded, I appreciate the input. I think I have decided on a Kreiger barrel. Thanks again for your help.
Keith:thup: