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I joined the Army in 1972. My basic training was at Ft. Ord, CA. I attended 96B (Intelligence Analyst) courses at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. As our schooling was winding down, we were visited several times...

GI canvas, burning JP4, cockpits of old sweaty aircraft and men who havent showered in recent history

Thanks for your info and fyi it is linked for use in a mg.

I recently picked up some 30.06 AP ammo produced by Dominion of Canada in 1951. I would like to assume its safe to be fired from a M1 Garand, but we all know what happens when you assume. Has...

I have an SA 4,263,XXX with this info on the barrel "SA D6535 448 12 52 A185A P", the P is toppled over and in line with the other info. Seems that 52 barrels are out there and must have been...

Would that have been at Fort Ord in 1972?

Actually I am looking at just a tiny bit more as I am very happy with my first outing. I think the thinner blade of a natioal match front sight might help a little. My primary problem is that the...

Thanks everyone for your comments! I bought the M1 from a friend who is seriously pushing me to do my own reloads with accuracy in mind. I am looking at a match grade front sight to see if that...

Just to clarify, I was shooting American Eagle which was specifically made for the M1. Got it from Cabelas.

Thanks, I shot commercial ball ammo. Here is a pic of the back of the target, you could not see the holes otherwise. The group with the triangle marking is the first group, I adjusted up and of...

I finally got to shoot my CMP M1 Garand service grade. Zeroed at 100m and got 2 and 3 inch groups. However, at 300m I grouped at 4.5 and 5 inches. Is this what I should expect out of this weapon?...

Thanks for the input, makes me wish the former Private at Ft. Bragg could have bought a couple.

Oops! Forgot the butt plate picture.

Tuna, thanks again for your response. I am thinking your correct regarding this being a rebuild with USGI grip/stock. I have inspected the interior of the stock and there are no markings...

Tuna, many thanks for your reply. I will pry the gun apart again tomorrow to see if there is an SA. However, I had looked pretty closely before and not seen any other marks other than what I have...

I picked up my carbine in 1973 at Ft. Bragg for $150. Its been in the closet for a lot of years and I finally decided to check out its heritage. I know its not a production M1A1 as its not an...