Learning how to build a M1?

[tinydata]

Does anyone on this board know how to build M1s? (including rebarreling, headspace, stock fitment, etc)

I'd like to learn at some point and would greatly appreciate some hands on instruction.

Thanks

 

[fishcheeks]

hi, i am lookig to do the same but w a tanker conversion. So may be we can help each other thru this journey.

So far, for stock fitment, i recommend Scott Duff' s website.

Rebarreling, lots of stuff on cmp forums, but it is the tools that got me stalled. Good luck!i

 

[Threeband]

I saw some good videos on YouTube that showed how to rebarrel a Garand, ream the chamber and all. Really interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOfCH-XshEI



http://www.google.com/search?q=how+...o+rebarrel+a+Garand,&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

 

[Bruce 82505fco]

I have built numerous M-1's. I was trained by a master armorer who worked at Springfield Armory may years ago. It's not to hard but you need to see it done yourself before you try it.

 

[Indiana Jones]

I have a thread on this with some AWESOME links posted by guys with alot of experience. Look under my profile

 

[mawkie]

If you take the plunge I also recommend Jerry Kuhnhausen's book The U.S. .30 Caliber Gas Operated Service Rifles: A Shop Manual, Volumes I & II. A treasure trove of information with awesome photos.

 

[stu929]

I have thought about this but given the price of a barreled receiver from CMP if I build one I will most likely start with on of those so all the machining is already done for me.