YAGT: OMG I love guns

[clamum]

Pics of the new m1, which arrived today -

I will get some better pics of it when I get her cleaned up, but it looks fantastic (and everything matches)

Fricking awesome man. Yours looks extremely similar to mine; the stocks look just about identical, though I think my throat/muzzle readings are one higher than yours (I'd have to double check). Mine's a field grade.

So you're planning on putting boiled linseed oil on the stock hey? Does that just help the natural wood look better? I don't want to do anything to change my rifle but maybe I'll do that to my stock too since you def seem to know your shat when it comes to firearms.

Also that Snowflake AR lower is awesome.

 

[adairusmc]

But a lot of it may have to do with ignorance and not disinterest. For instance, in my state (Georgia) we just pull triggers and do not care about hitting a target. Joking, of course, but that's what it seems like. I live in the second largest county by population and there ain't a single outdoor range. <tears>

Thats what is nice about living in the west - I just shoot anywhere I want on BLM or forest service land. And I can shoot in my backyard, or our local club, which has 4 outdoor ranges (but I am not a member, $50 a year is too steep when I am surrounded by the wallowa-whitman national forest).

Fricking awesome man. Yours looks extremely similar to mine; the stocks look just about identical, though I think my throat/muzzle readings are one higher than yours (I'd have to double check). Mine's a field grade.

So you're planning on putting boiled linseed oil on the stock hey? Does that just help the natural wood look better? I don't want to do anything to change my rifle but maybe I'll do that to my stock too since you def seem to know your shat when it comes to firearms.

Also that Snowflake AR lower is awesome.

I will try and get some pics of how the stock is turning out. Earlier in the week I completely stripped the wood off of the rifle, and started cleaning. It is looking amazing.

I started with a green scratch pad and simple green, and I got all the gunk and cosmoline off of the stock, and it turned light tan like you would expect unfinished wood to look. I let it dry overnight, and started applying the BLO on Tuesday.

It has 3 coats so far, and will get a 4th today. I have been applying a coat of boiled linseed oil every day, rubbing it into the wood with my fingers, and letting it sit for about 45 minutes, then wiping off the excess. It sits overnight to soak in and dry, and I do it again the following day. So far it is turning out amazing. Usually the recommended procedure for applying the oil is doing it once a day for 5-6 coats, once a month for a while, then once a year or as needed.

Boiled linseed oil is the period finish for these stocks, typically when the rifles were being built the stocks were dipped in a vat of BLO and hung to dry. 60 years of cosmoline and abuse made that stock look old and feel sticky, but now it is being restored to its former glory.

 

[adairusmc]

Here is the handguard after the 4th coat of boiled linseed oil today. It will soak up and dry some overnight, and tomorrow I will put on another coat, probably the final one for now if it looks like it isnt soaking it up as fast. The oily sheen will go away some as it dries, but that color remains. Looks much better than the red/purple look that it had when it was shipped.

 

[clamum]

Thats what is nice about living in the west - I just shoot anywhere I want on BLM or forest service land. And I can shoot in my backyard, or our local club, which has 4 outdoor ranges (but I am not a member, $50 a year is too steep when I am surrounded by the wallowa-whitman national forest).



I will try and get some pics of how the stock is turning out. Earlier in the week I completely stripped the wood off of the rifle, and started cleaning. It is looking amazing.

I started with a green scratch pad and simple green, and I got all the gunk and cosmoline off of the stock, and it turned light tan like you would expect unfinished wood to look. I let it dry overnight, and started applying the BLO on Tuesday.

It has 3 coats so far, and will get a 4th today. I have been applying a coat of boiled linseed oil every day, rubbing it into the wood with my fingers, and letting it sit for about 45 minutes, then wiping off the excess. It sits overnight to soak in and dry, and I do it again the following day. So far it is turning out amazing. Usually the recommended procedure for applying the oil is doing it once a day for 5-6 coats, once a month for a while, then once a year or as needed.

Boiled linseed oil is the period finish for these stocks, typically when the rifles were being built the stocks were dipped in a vat of BLO and hung to dry. 60 years of cosmoline and abuse made that stock look old and feel sticky, but now it is being restored to its former glory.

Thanks for the explanation.

Do you think I should do it (the BLO application) to my rifle, even if it didn't come with cosmoline on the stock? Well... if there is any cosmoline there it is a very small amount because it ain't sticky at all. Nothing like my M91/30 and M48 were. I'm just worried about changing it and impacting any future resellability (though I suppose I don't ever plan on getting rid of it).

 

[adairusmc]

Thanks for the explanation.

Do you think I should do it (the BLO application) to my rifle, even if it didn't come with cosmoline on the stock? Well... if there is any cosmoline there it is a very small amount because it ain't sticky at all. Nothing like my M91/30 and M48 were. I'm just worried about changing it and impacting any future resellability (though I suppose I don't ever plan on getting rid of it).

The only thing the BLO is going to do is help preserve the wood. If your wood looks and feels good, it should be fine. Applications of BLO over time does help with preserving it, and though it can and will prevent rust in metal, I would use the standard CLP or whatever gun oil you prefer for the metal pieces.

I knew my stock was dirty when I got it, but its the original stock as this rifle is all matching, and I wanted it to look pretty. If you were to scour the rifle and use a finish that isnt BLO you would probably hurt the resellability to a serious collector. However BLO is the correct finish for the m1 garand as they were originally produced, so I doubt anyone would care.

 

[gill77]

Here is the handguard after the 4th coat of boiled linseed oil today. It will soak up and dry some overnight, and tomorrow I will put on another coat, probably the final one for now if it looks like it isnt soaking it up as fast. The oily sheen will go away some as it dries, but that color remains. Looks much better than the red/purple look that it had when it was shipped.

Wow. Thought it would be nice, but wow. Looking forward to seeing it reassembled. Thanks for posting these.

 

[spacejamz]

My first handgun was a Beretta 92FS I got in 2004 (just looked at the receipt and I also purchased four boxes of ammo - box of 25 rounds of 9mm Winchester was $4.99 - who remembers those days??) ....I paid $525 for her...

The grip just melts into my palm and I love shooting this gun...have always wanted to get another one but regular prices were around $625-650...

PSA has them on sale (I think today is last today) for $449 so I went ahead and pulled the trigger (pun intended)...

 

[gill77]

My first handgun was a Beretta 92FS I got in 2004 (just looked at the receipt and I also purchased four boxes of ammo - box of 25 rounds of 9mm Winchester was $4.99 - who remembers those days??) ....I paid $525 for her...

The grip just melts into my palm and I love shooting this gun...have always wanted to get another one but regular prices were around $625-650...

PSA has them on sale (I think today is last today) for $449 so I went ahead and pulled the trigger (pun intended)...

I'm a 1911 guy, but perhaps a kindred soul. There was a time when I was surrounded by gun guys, those with much more knowledge than I. One of them told me that it was best to have a true back up. God forbid, you have to shoot someone, the law has confiscated your weapon, and the brother is out to kill you, nice to have something beside you that you are most comfortable with.

That and the presumed need for a backup for match purposes allowed me to rationalize "pulling the trigger". One now has maybe 10k rounds through it and the other maybe 100. Don't regret any of it. Doubt you will either.

 

[adairusmc]

All put back together, pretty happy with how it turned out -

 

[gill77]

Looks marvelous. You have to be a happy camper.

See the clip. Always liked that system.

 

[clamum]

Very nice looking Garand, adairusmc!

And thanks for the info about BLO. I think I will put some coats on my stock as well.

 

[Svnla]

Ammo expert, which one is better? (same price for both)

1) http://palmettostatearmory.com/federal-xm193bk-5-56-1000rd-case.html

2) http://palmettostatearmory.com/american-eagle-223-55gr-fmjbt-ammunition-1000rds-ae223bk.html


I like the first one because it is from Lake City. What do ya'll think?

 

[gill77]

Ammo expert, which one is better? (same price for both)

1) http://palmettostatearmory.com/federal-xm193bk-5-56-1000rd-case.html

2) http://palmettostatearmory.com/american-eagle-223-55gr-fmjbt-ammunition-1000rds-ae223bk.html


I like the first one because it is from Lake City. What do ya'll think?

Not an ammo expert here. Have been told that Lake City and IMI are tops.

At this price you probably cannot go too wrong. Something to burn through rather than match grade ammo.

 

[adairusmc]

Ammo expert, which one is better? (same price for both)

1) http://palmettostatearmory.com/federal-xm193bk-5-56-1000rd-case.html

2) http://palmettostatearmory.com/american-eagle-223-55gr-fmjbt-ammunition-1000rds-ae223bk.html


I like the first one because it is from Lake City. What do ya'll think?

Go with the first one. They are both the same price after rebate, and both are Federal (American Eagle is Federal). However, the first one is 5.56mm, and the second is .223. The .223 ammo chronographs about 100-150fps slower than the 5.56 ammo.

For the same price after rebate, definitely get choice number 1.

 

[Svnla]

Not an ammo expert here. Have been told that Lake City and IMI are tops.

At this price you probably cannot go too wrong. Something to burn through rather than match grade ammo.

I heard good thing about Lake City too. What is IMI?

Go with the first one. They are both the same price after rebate, and both are Federal (American Eagle is Federal). However, the first one is 5.56mm, and the second is .223. The .223 ammo chronographs about 100-150fps slower than the 5.56 ammo.

For the same price after rebate, definitely get choice number 1.

Humm..interesting. Did not know .223 is bit slower than 5.56. I always thought they were neck and neck performance speaking.

 

[adairusmc]

I heard good thing about Lake City too. What is IMI?



Humm..interesting. Did not know .223 is bit slower than 5.56. I always thought they were neck and neck performance speaking.

5.56 is always just a touch hotter than .223. If you have a rifle that you know for sure is chambered in .223 remington - shoot 5.56 in it with caution. However, 5.56 chambers or .223 Wylde chambers should be able to handle both safely.

 

[gill77]

I heard good thing about Lake City too. What is IMI?

Israel Military Industries

http://www.sgammo.com/product/223-5...m193-imi-ammo-made-israel-military-industries

IMI is not listed, but this seems to be helpful with ammo comparison:

http://ballistics101.com/223_remington.php

 

[spacejamz]

My first handgun was a Beretta 92FS I got in 2004 (just looked at the receipt and I also purchased four boxes of ammo - box of 25 rounds of 9mm Winchester was $4.99 - who remembers those days??) ....I paid $525 for her...

The grip just melts into my palm and I love shooting this gun...have always wanted to get another one but regular prices were around $625-650...

PSA has them on sale (I think today is last today) for $449 so I went ahead and pulled the trigger (pun intended)...

Just picked her up from my FFL...

 

[gill77]

Thirty rounds plus 2 sitting there?

Nice.

 

[adairusmc]

Finally finished the pa10 build in .308. YHM suppressor and brake mount, primary arms FFP scope and mount, magpul moe stock and other magpul goodies, nickel BCG, and I dropped in a Larue MBT trigger.

And here is the m1 sporting it’s new bayonet i picked up for it, Korean War era and was new and in the cosmoline.

 

[gill77]

Bayonet is a nice touch. Really like it.

Have you shot it yet?

 

[adairusmc]

Bayonet is a nice touch. Really like it.

Have you shot it yet?

Yes, I got it out last weekend and shot some steel targets in the backyard (it’s nice living outside of town). Shoots great with the Greek hxp I have. I also picked up 800 rounds of the S&B m2 ball ammo to have on hand.

 

[gill77]

Yes, I got it out last weekend and shot some steel targets in the backyard (it’s nice living outside of town). Shoots great with the Greek hxp I have. I also picked up 800 rounds of the S&B m2 ball ammo to have on hand.

Steel is a lot of fun. Your backyard sounds nicer than mine.

No experience with the Greek, but still have a couple battle packs of Portuguese.

 

[gill77]

Bumped into this today. Always thought Hickok's vids were better than most.

 

[spacejamz]

PSA has their S & W MP Shield 9mm on clearance for $249...

pretty sweet deal IMO...

I already have two of them (they had a $50 rebate on them over the summer)...should I get a 3rd? LOL