chris in va
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Occasionally I get a misfeed in my 1945 CMP Garand using my reloads. The round gets jammed and comes out bent, with the case having a sizeable dent and the bullet bent in the case neck. Today I had one that bent so bad it split the neck.
I follow all standard reloading specs for the M1, 47gr 4895 with a 150gr bullet at 3.25 oal. The case mouth does not line up with the cannelure however.
What could be the issue?
One more thing, seldom if ever does the bolt easily drop when loading a fresh clip. I usually have to pull back and release a couple times before it chambers, or hit the handle pretty hard with the heel of my hand. It's been like this for the 5 years I've had it.
I follow all standard reloading specs for the M1, 47gr 4895 with a 150gr bullet at 3.25 oal. The case mouth does not line up with the cannelure however.
What could be the issue?
One more thing, seldom if ever does the bolt easily drop when loading a fresh clip. I usually have to pull back and release a couple times before it chambers, or hit the handle pretty hard with the heel of my hand. It's been like this for the 5 years I've had it.
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