This is a simple modification you can do to preserve your M1 Garand and eliminate the hassle of finding specific ammo to not damage your rifle. Thanks for watching.
Yep it was originally a gas trap system but was changed for all the reasons you gave in the video. I see you're using the Schuster adjustable gas plug screw. But if you're using hand loads you can load exactly how the M2 ball was originally loaded. I hand load M2 ball 'cause I've pulled down a lot of WWII military surplus M2 ball and just about every round had a 150 grain FMJ flat base or boat tail projectile loaded over 47.5 grains of IMR 4895 either short cut or long cut powder. I've weighed all projectiles and powder charges and most come as I have previously stated. IMR 4895 powder is the recommended powder for M2 ball cartridges and ammo for the M1 Garand.
I like the gas plug. Adjust it 1/8 turn in until rifle cycles properly. The 60 year old Turkish ammo did not cycle but I did not want to change it by turning it in more
I would still follow the directions and tune it to just above functioning, you may be missing the benefit of the bleed off, it does make a world of difference once installed.
@@n2dadarknight it is a no tune gas plug. You put it in just like the original and your done. It gives more volume to the system, it's said to work well with m2 ball and hunting loads , can't say about the m2 ball ammo ( can't find any)but i know it works fine with over the counter hunting loads.
As a side note I don't think i would venture to try any souped up barrel burning hand loads but i live in a area that 100 yards is the average range you can expect to get a humane shot at a deer.
Gary Ruplinger awesome, I enjoy hearing someone got something out of one of my videos, thanks for watching. In response to your question, yeah I have thought about it, sadly however I live in an area that does not allot me much range time. In addition my family comes first and shooting/videos are very low on my priority list as you can probably understand. However I believe I can accomplish a basic run through on the work bench using snap caps. I’ll try to work it in and keep you updated. Thanks again Gary.
