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Offline steve laity

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« on: January 19, 2006, 03:58:23 AM »
I recently bought a Garand from a friend and when I had a gunsmith look at it we discovered the barrel is pretty well shot out.  Can anybody recomend a decently priced barrel?  All I hope to do is plink(if you can plink with a 30-06) and shoot informal matches.  Thanks for your advice!
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2006, 05:26:46 AM »
Steve,
I'd pick up a copy of Shotgun News or Gun Digest at your local news stand and check the ads.  I'm sure there are a couple sources for barrels.
Jim
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2006, 02:56:07 AM »
steve - you should shoot that thing first - she may shoot well enough for informal matches and plunkin' around.  If she is/was a stock Garand she may or may not have shot well at all, so don't be surprised if she doesn't group well.  On the other hand, she may shoot well enough to forego the expense of re-barrelling.

As for a new barrel - try the Springfield Armory or Fulton Armory - both make new Garands and may have new barrels.  As for used parts - follow savageT's advice and you should be alright.  HTH.  Mikey.
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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2006, 02:35:59 PM »
Thanks for your advice.  When the barrel was guaged the No-Go guage slid right in.  At the best I will likley split the necks of the cartridges.  So for safetys sake I will re-barrel the rifle.  The gunsmith recomended a Douglas barrel, what are your thoughts on that.  At $250 it dosent seem to be to expensive.    Thanks again.
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2006, 03:48:19 PM »
Did that price include fitting, finishing, and blueing or parkerizing. If not by the time you get done you could be looking at $400.00 to $500.00. :D
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2006, 04:05:19 PM »
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=244564   Check this link out at sportsmans Guide. :D
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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2006, 03:58:44 PM »
Thanks,  and no it didnot include all of the "extras"  I will have to find out about that.  Currently I am in portland for the week and I have not had time to call him.  Whenever I get home I will look into that though.  Thanks again!
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2006, 05:41:14 AM »
Steve,
The no go gage is not a good test for the M1. If it closes on the field gage,you have a problem. If you replace a barrel because of closing on a no go gage, it's like replacing half worn tires on your car.
Check Midway's new catalog, M1 barrels start at $149.95, if you have a C&R.
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