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Question for barreled receveiver
Hi, got a barreled receiver from CMP
a few years back,Spr. March 45 production. (yes, just getting around to it)Looks to be original park,light gray, chamber in the white, TE 2.5. I took it to a gunsmith to check the headspace with a couple of bolts I have,and neither will correctly headspace. He wants to move barrel and rechamber. Is this common with such a low TE?
thanks,
Bob Shunkwiler
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What condition are your bolts in? Have you tried a -2 bolt there the longest of the bolts? And yes getting a barreled receiver from CMP
that doesn't head space right is a little unusual.
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Question for Barreled Receiver
Headspace should be checked with a Field Test Bolt. That's what they are for. Then you know if the barrel / receiver is in spec. You can then try a number of bolts to find the best fit. I doubt that -2 bolts are any longer than -12, or why would they have bothered, and they are ALL interchangeable, when new.
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Did the no-go gage close or did the go gage not close?
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Is your gunsmith familiar with M1 Garands? Many good gunsmiths are not. It is not feasible to "set back" and re-chamber an M1 barrel. If he doesn't understand why, then you should look for another M1 gunsmith. As Tom said, I would check to see if your gun will "pass" on a Field Test gauge. If it doesn't and you can't find a bolt, as U.S.
G.I suggests, your only option is to rebarrel.
Last edited by Devil Dog; 06-01-2009 at 09:48 AM.
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The late 65 series bolt may also get you back in spec.Its possible that the lugs of you bolt are worn,and a bolt thats seen less service may be all it takes.
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A very early -2 bolt might help. Try to find a gunsmith who is familiar with the Garand
. This guy isn't and don't allow him to do any work on the rifle. Where are you located?
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You also can try a -19 bolt. I've received a BR about a month ago with a high TE. Tried a -19 bolt and she headspaced fine.
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![Quote](images/tacticalgamer/misc/quote_icon.png)
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Calif-Steve
A very early -2 bolt might help. Try to find a gunsmith who is familiar with the
Garand![icon](autolinker/images/link6.gif)
. This guy isn't and don't allow him to do any work on the rifle. Where are you located?
I'm in Rancho Cucamonga, and I unsderstand what you are saying. I will get rifle back from him.
thanks,
Bob
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Mac McCoy (a true Garand
genius) lives in Santee. This would be a 1 hour drive south for you. Take your toys to Mac. Good luck.
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