First time Garand build and problems –M1 smiths, please help! (very long)

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Ralfus;

I was thinking the same thing!!! I recently built my first M1D, from a CMP Racker, and a year or two of parts accumulation... ...I always wanted to machine on a M1D barrel block/mount and it was fun, and a good learning experience...

Getting back to Brett's issue, what caught my eye was the aftermarket Numrich M1D barrel block, when crush-fit, was oversize right where Brett is having his oprod/binding...I machined the block down till it was even with the barrel shank joint and the rifle then easily passed the tilt test....I'd say the tolerances there (oprod/barrel shank) are very small, judging by how many used takeoff USGI barrels are worn shiny right there...

Brett, I would second Ralfus' idea and if you have any extra USGI barrels laying around, I'd break them out and just do some precise measuring...Your NIW barrel might be a "frog's fur" thick...

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