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    M-1 Garand barrel recommendation

    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.
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    Kreiger or Barnett.

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

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    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.

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    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 M1icon 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 CMPicon. 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.

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    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 M1icon to shoot a consistent 1MOA.
    +1. In many ways, the woodwork is more important than the barrel.

    Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maury Krupp View Post
    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 M1icon 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!

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    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.

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