My Garand went boom.. good and bad. I need some help.

[Robroyb]

The trigger group magwell "floor" is actually a spring, and should exert tension on the stock when locked up. Stocks compress over time and may need replaced, shimmed, or glassed. CMP had some target prepped stocks that were glassed in order to restore proper lockup, but has been more than 10 years since I have seen one from them.

I did get it to fit back together and it feels snug. I'll have to shoot it again, but I'm hopeful it was only a problem of it being improperly seated to start with. If it does it again now, I would think your tip is likely the issue. I appreciate you mentioning that. Thanks.

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[jeep78]

If you have a collectable stock, also having a "shooter" stock is not a bad idea.

It doesn't happen often, but case head failure or case separation can occur, and often destroys the stock. There are several youtubes that show the destructive disassembly of a Garand stock.

 

[Robroyb]

If you have a collectable stock, also having a "shooter" stock is not a bad idea.

It doesn't happen often, but case head failure or case separation can occur, and often destroys the stock. There are several youtubes that show the destructive disassembly of a Garand stock.

I understand. I would say mine is a collector stock, with cartouches, etc. I don't plan to shoot it that often, but a few times a year with family or friends. I hope its not anything I really need to worry about.

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[jeep78]

I understand. I would say mine is a collector stock, with cartouches, etc. I don't plan to shoot it that often, but a few times a year with family or friends. I hope its not anything I really need to worry about.

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Not really, doesn't happen often. But........

 

[bambam]

Magpul that dog out.

 

[jeep78]

Magpul that dog out.

Does magpul make a stock for an M1?

I always wanted one of the Bell and Carlson glass stocks, but not made in more than 15 years.

 

[alleycat]

Magpul that dog out.

That’s just wrong man....lol

 

[napp]

Oh, and don't shoot commercial 3006 in it unless it's specifically designed for the Garand. It will bend the op rod! (you can get an adjustable gas plug to allow it)

I have a .308 Garand. Does it run the same risk when firing commercial ammo?

 

[Snewt1]

I have a .308 Garand. Does it run the same risk when firing commercial ammo?

I don't know.... From what I've read it seems most people shoot whatever 308 they get cheapest. But even on Garand forums it's somewhat of a debate....

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[alleycat]

The debate goes on for sure. Those upgraded gas plugs are relatively inexpensive, so imho why risk it? Just get one and you don't have to think about it.

PS, i only shoot ammo made for Garands in my babies