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Ser # research for HRA M1s.

http://usriflecal30m1.com/ProductionMFG.aspx?mfg=HRA

Aloha, Mark

Go and shoot it. Here is the results of my recent range trip with my H&R service grade and surplus HXP ammo.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2018/06/IMG_20180603_133323-1.jpg

Why so...

If it's M2 compliant..........I'd go ahead and use it. As for corrosive........again, your call. Though remember to clean your rifle. I usually do it, as soon as I get home from the range (takes...

Does this help you?

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmo.htm


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I lucked into this earlier this week.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2018/04/GEDC1082-1.jpg

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Try one of those trigger shim w/return spring kits. They seem to lighten the trigger pull weight. I think they're like $4. Available on eBay or Amazon. Or try: wildmountainusa.com

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My son had one. He wasn't happy with the accuracy. He sold it and moved on to a Colt 901 then an M1A. Somewhere along the line he also got a HK91. He likes to sell and trade stuff off. Finally,...

No file.

Yes, I've had that problem too. Shiny spot, looks like a gouge on the cases just above the rim. I had trouble opening the bolt. There were times when I had to use a 2x4 to slap that...

Rusty Old F250,

I like my 91/30s more then my M44. It's more accurate and enjoyable to shoot. Yup, I shoot with iron sights. Fireballs from a shorter barrel (like from an M44) can be...

Nice shooting.

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"Blue Sky Garands"
I can remember seeing them in barrels in the Cornet Store (or Woolworth Store) in Downtown Honolulu. They were ugly.....heavy importer's bbl stamp and with really bad gray...

A while back I bought two M44s from one of those internet mail order places and had them delivered to my FFL. It was a typical Ukrainian refurb.

Anyway....

One of those rifles had an M38...

Testing, testing....

My son picked this up at a gun show this weekend.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2013/11/RyansMosinT44-1.jpg

And more pics: ...

I load mine like in the second video.

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Based on what I have seen....

My orders for clipped M2 Greek ammo in ammo cans were all headstamped, "HXP." Of course the year of the headstamp mark will vary, depending on the production year. ...

Try this to problem solve M1 issues...........

http://m1-garand-rifle.com/garand-troubleshooting.php

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"Coated in oil".......

Is that a complaint? Jeez :madsmile:

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PS..............look up your ser# here.

http://myplace.frontier.com/~vzewegj7/id11.html

IMHO......just send the trigger group back and explain what's happening.

IF........you didn't want to do that.......well, change out the parts to new GI replacements. Course your "gunsmith...

sorry double post

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A trouble shooting guide for you...................

http://m1-garand-rifle.com/garand-troubleshooting.php

and

http://www.biggerhammer.net/manuals/garand/tm-malfunc.htm

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Take a look here..........

TM 9-1275, MALFUNCTIONS & CORRECTIONS

And FYI (other complaints about HXP)......

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/10/ExtractorgrooveM2-1.jpg

Note...

As for Pvt PYLE (actually: Honorary Lance Corporal Aug. 9, 2001). Dude.....He's a MARINE (on TV anyway).

http://www.chacha.com/youtube/r5KeGccP9Jk

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FOR ME (it's not about the recoil).............STORY TIME:

Awhile ago.............I couldn't find 30-06 ammo. Surplus 7.62mm was easy to find. So, I purchased a barrel in .308W. But, I never got...

Yup....I had the old addresses saved.......but, they have been "lost" with this new site format. Same with the Gunsmithing tips that I had saved.

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PS........they weren't...

Mine are orange in color.

Actually.........it was purchased for my M1A.......but, it can be used with the M1 too.

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