Got my CMP Garand Last night

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So after 3 days of missing the Fedex lady, I finally tracked her down, drove an hour and a half to the fedex office and met her there to sign for it. Of course then it was an agonizing hour and a half back to my house before I could open the box containing the holy grail. Once I got home I was like a little school kid and my wife just doesn't understand. I cut open the box and there it was. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen (except for my wife of course). For $595 this rifle is in immaculate shape. It honestly looks brand new. The only place I saw any wear is on the very end of the barrel. The bolt, receiver, stock, everything looks brand new. My only regret is that I had only ordered just one.

Heres my question. The stock feels really rough and dry. no dents, dings, scratches or anything. I am suspecting that it was replaced. Now, I don't think that they have treated the stock with anything. Should I sand it and rub it down with Linseed Oil, or just leave it? Treat it with anything else? What do you guys think?

Also... Is there any modern ammo that I can shoot through there? I have a box of Remington's basic 30-06 ammunition. It says its good for target shooting and varming hunting. I cant seem to find any barrel pressures anywhere though.
 
Use any of the stock oil finishes.

If you want military type finish use boiled linseed oil. The military guys used a technique called boning, this was rubbing the stock with a hard object such as a spoon when appling the oil. Some also called it spooning. You got a nice smooth finish with no shine.

If you want more of a hard finish use Tru-Oil, Linspeed, or Min-Wax Antique Oil Finish.

Good Luck on your new acquisition.
 
Congrats on your new rifle! Here's an article that you will enjoy (will make you feel good about your purchase): "Firing In Eights".

The only place I saw any wear is on the very end of the barrel.
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I hope that you mean the finish is a bit worn (cosmetic damage), rather than the crown is damaged.

I don't think that sanding the stock will be required.

Also... Is there any modern ammo that I can shoot through there?
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See here, here, here, and here.
 
1 no sanding
2 tru oil is great stuff
3 go back to cmp for ammo. Commercial stuff "MAY" be too hot.
4 Why didn't you open the box in the parking lot???
 
Regarding my mention of Min-Wax Antique Oil Finish---This is basically the same as Tru-Oil only much, much cheaper. You use it the same way and get the same results, even to the sheen to the high gloss.

BTW I'm not employed nor ever have been by Min-wax, just a retired old duffer.
 
I would use Tung Oil, it will dry faster as it has japanese dryer in it. boiled linseed oil takes a while to dry. It does sound like your stock needs some oil.
 
Do NOT use modern 30'06 ammo in your Garand, the pressures are too high. You might as well hit the CMP website and order some military surplus ammo for it.
 
Don't be afraid to give it a light sanding with very fine sand paper especially if it is a boyd's stock and the stain is dark. Obviously don't sand through the stain though. I use BLO with steel wool buffing between coats, 10-20 coats. I wanted a bit of a shine so I finished it off with a homemade beeswax polish.
 
This is the best set of resources on the web regarding the cleaning and preservation of military stocks. I can't possibly go go through all the information you will find by browsing the site, but I will say that the consensus on the site is that TrueTone T-400 tung-oil finish best replicates the finish originally used on military rifles. I've used it (actually its predecessor that Baehr used to sell in Home Depot, but it's the same thing) successfully on several rifles and all have a very good military-style finish.

Note that will TrueOil will give a glossy finish like modern commercial firearms, not the non-glossy military-style finish.
 
Been tempted to get one of these CMP Garands for awhile - however, I'm not a member of their associated clubs (that can be solved, one nearby in Le Roy, Illinois) but I guess my question is:

If I were to take the time (6 hours) drive to pick one out myself in Ohio, would I be able to buy it and take it home? I live in Illinois.

If I could, I'm assuming I'd have to have them ship it to an FFL in Illinois, making the drive nearly pointless except for being able to hand pick my rifle. But I don't know how Ohio works, or CMP's process.
 
I am not sure what type the stock is, it has a square stamp with the letter "R" it looks like on it. I will snap some photos when I get home and post them. Looks like now I have to wait longer to shoot it due to the ammo problem. Is handloading not encouraged? Even low pressure loads?
 
If I were to take the time (6 hours) drive to pick one out myself in Ohio, would I be able to buy it and take it home? I live in Illinois.

If I could, I'm assuming I'd have to have them ship it to an FFL in Illinois, making the drive nearly pointless except for being able to hand pick my rifle. But I don't know how Ohio works, or CMP's process.
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1. Join the garand collector's association for $25.

2. read the other requirements for CMP purchase at thecmp.org

3. Drive there and pick one out, and take it home with you; or,

3a. Mail your order in and get your rifle shipped directly to your house in a couple of months. :)
 
Hornady is suppose to have 30/06 ammo made just for the M1. I would recommend the greek ammo from CMP as its a lot cheaper.
Things I used to buy from CMP..

1. Birth certificate
2. Garand Collectors Card
3. Drivers license
4. Handgun permit
5. CREDIT CARD!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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