im looking for the m1 garand blueprints so i could have a m1 that isnt a 30 cal.in other wiords i want to build one (not on my own), and want to see if i can make it a 270 caliber. can anyone help?
2007-03-10 06:40:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Bound's hubby here:
You do not need blueprints for an M1 Garand in order to build one in .270 Winchester. A Garand can be rebarreled for almost any cartridge that originated from the .30-06 Springfield (.25-06, .270, and .308). Fulton Armory (see link below) has barrels chambered for the .270 that can be installed on your Garand. Note: The .270 cartridge is basically the .30-06 necked down for a 0.277" bullet, so 8 rounds of brass will properly fit in an M1 clip.
It is extrememly important that you watch the loads that you fire in the Garand after your conversion. Your cartridges should be reloaded using appropriate charges of H4895 or IMR4895 to replicate the gas port pressure so you do not damage or destroy the op rod. The op rod is the heart of a Garand and undamaged op rods are becoming scarce and expensive. Sportsman's Guide cataloges used G.I. op rods at $120, almost a third of the price of a Greek returned Lend Lease Garand from the CMP.
Good luck.
2007-03-10 15:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't have any blueprints, but if you're looking for parts design and technical information, your best bet is to contact the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program). www.odcmp.com
They handle the sale of surplus Garands to civilians, and know everything there is to know about the Garand - not to mention their parts inventory.
With the right amount of money, you can have any gun you want built, and you could have a Garand design built around the .270 cartridge. Seeing how the case for the .270 and .30'06 are very similar, there shouldn't be a problem with the action, however I can't be certain the .046 difference won't cause a slight ejection or feed problem with the .270 being so slightly longer in an original design Garand. It may be just fine in that respect - pressure curves and the gas operation may be another issue to work around, but this isn't something I've studied (other cartridges in a Garand, let alone a .270) so again I can't say for certain. If you have the $ somebody will do it for you.
The only thing I wonder is why you would want a Garand in .270?
2007-03-10 12:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by DT89ACE 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
M1 Garand Blueprints
2017-01-16 17:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the ultimate Garand site:http://www.garandm1rifle.com/
I know that 270 convesions of the garand have been done but it is expensive; clunker Garands go for $600 US add $200-300 for a barrel plus what a gunsmith will charge to install it. Then add a new stock if you don't like the condition of the issue one. Garands are also fairly picky about the ammo they use too. You may get it to work but you may have to hand load ammunition to get it to function properly
2007-03-10 13:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by SW28fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try www.sarcoinc.com. Get a phone number off their site, and call them during the week. They have a wealth of information and parts. I've actually heard of a .270 Garand conversion SOMEWHERE before... But it's been a while.
Sarco is comprised of a staff of experts. If it's feasable, they can tell you.
2007-03-10 12:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bound's hubby just aced that question.
He gave you all you need to know.
Good Job Bound's hubby
That my two cents.
D58
2007-03-10 15:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-03-13 16:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋