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I checked current headspace by putting layers of Scotch tape over the primer and trimming it flush with the case head. 1 layer of tape would close on my known good bolt, 2 was snug, 3 was tight...

I'm trying to put a 2,599,xxx Garand back to stock parts. I need a -12 S-A1 heat lot bolt.

When (if) I replace the bolt, will it affect the headspacing or are they uniform enough that it should...

I'm trying to put a 2,599,xxx Garand back to stock parts. I need a -12 S-A1 heat lot bolt.

When (if) I replace the bolt, will it affect the headspacing or are they uniform enough that it should...

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Unfortunately, I'd be going down to the South store. I'm gonna try giving them a call tomorrow to see if they have ammo and service grades in stock. Knowing what I now know, I think I'll be able...

3 and 6 are real, rest fake

What would be the correct gas plug and markings for a Feb 44 SA Garand ser. # 2,599,xxx?

-Scott

Thank you. Nice shared folder - very useful.

-Scott

Is this the correct bullet guide for SA Feb 44 (2.599M)?
The Duff book has this as the correct shape, but doesn't mention stamped letters on the face as shown in the photo.
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Any steers on good sites, advice, etc. on how to maximize accuracy from your Garand short of things like glass bedding, etc.? I've seen little comments about fitting certain parts of the stock. ...

So for Feb '44 it would be a straight .035 cut or .050?

-Scott

Did they do that at the factory or in the field or both? Would that be a straight or diagonal cut?

-Scott

Scott Duff's book is a little vague for me on recognizing a gas cylinder correct for a Feb '44 ser # 2.599 M SA rifle. It seems like the only identifying characteristics are no number, flat on top...

There is a legitimate place for reproduction parts to use when the original parts are no longer available or are unserviceable. Who shoots their 70 year old Garand with the original springs in it? ...

No, but with it being a VERY faint postwar cartouche on a non-matching rifle, I wonder if the value or significance of the stock will be reduced much if I sand the stock in areas other than the...

I've got a CMP field grade Garand, good condition except for the stock. Receiver is Feb '44, rebarreled with a '52, lots of late internals. Stock has only a very faint DOD post war cartouche (eagle...

Does anyone (or site) trade parts to let you swap out your mixmaster CMP parts for "correct" vintage parts? I've got a 2.5M SA receiver with some newer but excellent condition parts and might be...

No, haven't tried to buy any Garand stuff on GB yet. Good information on the stock cleaning, but doesn't cover things like steaming out dents, etc. and the pros and cons versus keeping the patina...

I bought a Field Grade in quite good condition on Friday (SA 2599565, Feb 1944), which I hope to repopulate with other parts correct to the year. The stock is very dirty, however, and the entire gun...

Sorry I should have been more specific. I went to the South store on Friday. They had both the Specials (correct grade except for new wood and new Criterion barrel) and what they labeled on my...

What's the best book for finding out which parts should go on which Serial # receivers to be "correct" and how to recognize the parts?

-Scott

Back from the trip, lots of fun. Thanks for the help. Only spent about 2 hours there, but had a great time and scored. About 5.5 hours solid driving Warp 4 each way. The staff was amazingly...

Why stick with barrels that are original to the rifle (other than collector value)?

-Scott

I'm going to CMP to buy a couple of Garands this week and a half dozen cans of ammo. Don't have any experience with Garands, but want to get a couple while I still can. Make good safe-mates for my...