D-Day commemorative M-1 blows up with HXP

[byronroland]

I do have a question/comment. Even though it was a commemorative "now" what will it be in 50 years? No one will know what or who it commemorated or at least there is a good chance no one will. And, we may still be using brass ammo.

I have 2 M1A Springfield's, a wood stock standard and a "tanker" with fiberglass stock. I have shot both very little. Should I be worried about the strength of these? I have been thinking of trading in one or both for a M1A NM, I am getting older and would like to get back into target work. Both of mine are at least 15 years old, should I purchase/trade for a new NM or upgrade my standard? This would only apply if the quality has deteriorated over the last 15 years?

Thanks!

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[Maniac]

There was a similar occurrence that was the subject of a thread on the CMP forums over a year ago that involved a USGI M1 Garand and HXP. A couple of the posters then mentioned that the year before at the National matches at Camp several shooters had similar problems using HXP. The description of the mishap mirrors the one that happened with the commemorative in this thread, FWIW

[Claven2]

I have 2 M1A Springfield's, a wood stock standard and a "tanker" with fiberglass stock. I have shot both very little. Should I be worried about the strength of these? I have been thinking of trading in one or both for a M1A NM, I am getting older and would like to get back into target work. Both of mine are at least 15 years old, should I purchase/trade for a new NM or upgrade my standard? This would only apply if the quality has deteriorated over the last 15 years?

Thanks!

The only thing to typically worry about with M1A rifles is if the scope mount lug is properly positioned (if you want tu use a scope mount) and if the bolt roller hollow is properly machined into the oprod ledge. The strength should be just fine.