After placing an order back in November, I just received, today, my M1 Garand Special Grade. This is my first Garand, and I am very impressed. I think I might put in an order for a service grade next (they are half price anyhows).
My question relates to the included manual's directions regarding ammo. I have always heard to only use mil-surplus ammo for an old M1, however, the included manual says "If commerical .30-06 ammunition is used, select loadings with bullets no heavier than 180 grains. Firing heavier bullets . . . is not unsafe but may develop higher residual pressures at the gas port [which can damage the operating rod]."
So what gives? Do you think they send the operating rods on the Special Grades out with a beefed up version or something? Would you all stick to mil-surplus or take the chance with factory ammo (I'd only use 150 grain).
Thanks!
Blonde
My question relates to the included manual's directions regarding ammo. I have always heard to only use mil-surplus ammo for an old M1, however, the included manual says "If commerical .30-06 ammunition is used, select loadings with bullets no heavier than 180 grains. Firing heavier bullets . . . is not unsafe but may develop higher residual pressures at the gas port [which can damage the operating rod]."
So what gives? Do you think they send the operating rods on the Special Grades out with a beefed up version or something? Would you all stick to mil-surplus or take the chance with factory ammo (I'd only use 150 grain).
Thanks!
Blonde