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Two puzzling Garand issues..your comment???
First.....I have a clip marked 'MW'. I had some considerable difficulty getting this clip into the rifle. Once it was just over half way in, there was no backing off, I finally was able to force it 'home'. All rounds fired normally. It refused to come out untill I disassembled the rifle and drove it down & out with a hammer & screwdriver. No amount of jiggling the clip release made any difference, felt like it was in a neutral spot, no resistance of any kind. Other clips I used worked normally........
Next..... I bought 3 new highly recommended SS recoil springs from an East coast concern. In firing my .308 Garand
after firing the 30-06 one mentioned above, I felt a surprising increase in recoil. The new SS spring in it is now 2 1/2 inches shorter than another new one I have. I am comfortable with a spring taking a 'set' from new but 2 1/2"????? PJH
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05-14-2009 10:49 AM
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You sure it isn't NW? Northwest Metal - Seattle, WA. No matter how it is marked, it would never be used again if it were mine. Never hammer something into a rifle. Everything should fit correctly. If it doesn't, then it's time for the "oddity bag" or gets deep sixed. More than likely that clip is just defective - either from manufacture or from some type of abuse/alteration. Just don't use it anymore.
As far as .308, I don't know anything about them but I imagine that unless you have one of those shorter Italian
rifles, the spring should be the same length as the 30 06 Garand
. I'd contact the supplier and get their input. A new spring shouldn't set, no matter how much or little.
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I second islandhopper's answer. I've got SS op rod springs (also from "an East coast concern") in all my shooting M1s, including a .308; never a lick of trouble with them, and they definitely haven't set 2 1/2 ". Getting ahold of the seller would be the best first step. There also might be issues with your rifle or ammo.