M-1 Garand Loads

[Bayou]

Boy, if you insist on doing that make sure you have that [adjustable] gas cylinder plug open up all the way to start, then close it off a-bit-at-a-time/a-shot-at-a-time until it will 'just' function reliably.

Yup, that's the plan. The adjustable plug came today and that's exactly what the directions say to do. Also picked up a nice book by Jerry Kuhnhausen "The U.S. .30 Caliber Gas Operated Service Rifles - A shop manual volumes I & II" After I read up some on this rifle and get to where I feel comfortable with how it's supposed to work we'll take her to the range and see what develops. Before shooting I want to do a complete strip and inspect all the parts and lubricate the action.