Vertical stringing, hand guards?

[onlycrimson]

Breathing is "controlled." I don't seem to have this issue with any of my other rifles.

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[HILLBILLY-06]

Breathing is "controlled." I don't seem to have this issue with any of my other rifles.

Do you shoot from a rest, or do you utalize a sling in "any" shooting position, such as sitting, prone or standing?
1) if you shoot from a rest, do you have to adjust back into position for each shot?
2) if you use a sling, have you tried to let the sling out a notch, or tighten it a notch, to adjust your shot group?
3) I only recomend this out of curiosity... if you use standing offhand, "try this" (Add 2 minutes elevation) to start out, next, when you hold on target at 100 yrds reduced SR-1, or you 200 yrd target at distance, "Place your target circle" in the upper most prtion of your sight picture, resting it snug in the upper most portion, touching the top of your sight picture. Yes, there will be a huge gap between your front sight post and the target, well below the six oclock hold. "But" with the added two minutes of elevation to start out, this will factor into your cone of margin. You should, even while standing off hand at that distance, see a more consistant shot group. It may be a bit low, or high, but you should see a difference in your placement on target all together. You will also be able to better control the break of your bullet, using this technique only as a guide, not as gospel, but just a method of understanding your "string" so to speak. It may also help when shooting the Garand in offhand standing, to hold your elbo up over your shoulder, if you don't use a shooting coat, etc. This is just my advice, something worth trying.... and I am only suggesting it to see if you can have a different angle of approach, next time your at the range. you can practice this method at home too, with dry fire device... and a small black dot on the wall about 25 feet away... thought you might give this a try.... I hope it helps.... HILLBILLY-06.

[vintage hunter]

Howdy HILLBILLY, good to have you back. How's your Dad?

Theres a thread here somewhere on accurizing the M-1. I believe it
s entitled how to make an M-1 shoot better or something like that started by no4mk1t. I would be worth the effort to ferret it out and read through it. Lots of good info in it that may help you sort out any problems with the rifle itself.

[HILLBILLY-06]

Howdy HILLBILLY, good to have you back. How's your Dad?

Better, got a post update in Asking for your prayers... ....AND THANKS FOR ASKING... I really mean that.

[onlycrimson]

Theres a thread here somewhere on accurizing the M-1. I believe it
s entitled how to make an M-1 shoot better or something like that started by no4mk1t. I would be worth the effort to ferret it out and read through it. Lots of good info in it that may help you sort out any problems with the rifle itself.

Got it, will check this out. I shoot from a sandbag rest at a reduced sr-1. I don't have this issue with my FN-49. I'll ferret it out as you say.