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I am using mixed lots of surplus 7.62x51. German, Israeli, South African. But I have also had occasional problems with new PPU (Serbian). None of this is enough to hinder my recreational.shooting, but it is enough to make me shy away from grabbing it as a "go to" gun. On M14 forums, people have had the same problem with newer Springfields. The recommended fix is a Garand or M14 extractor. Apparently the M1A does not digest ammo that is slightly longer OAL, like PPU. For fold that want to use them on carbine courses (i.e. hard use), some other parts swaps are recommended too.

It is the ammo. My point is that a properly running M1A/M14 battle rifle should digest any ammo.

A milspec extractor is next on my purchase list. Already had an occasional ftf with 7.62 surplus.

I have a P01. It is an aluminum frame compact with a small rail. It's a great shooter. The trigger has more creep than I like, but that is the case with all CZ's that don't have a competition hammer. I have owned full size CZs (CZ 85 Combat) and other compacts (CZ 75 Compact, P07). I decided I didn't need a full size gun in a low recoiling caliber like 9mm. I think my favorite of all was the CZ 75 Compact. Steel frame, thumb safety instead of decocker and another great shooter, I would offer to let you shoot my gun, but I have a newborn and have no.idea when I will be out to shoot again. 2 months and counting.

They are fun and accurate rifles, although it could be argued that the M1A rifles could use a few milspec parts swaps to be a real fighting gun.

I just meant that probably 90% of the time the problem is the battery. It can become a "go to" answer if the mechanic isn't conscientious about checking the alternator, regulator, etc.

Well, I compromised and got some of the Hornady Leverrevolution on sale at Sprtsmans Guide. It is 325grain with ballistic tip. I was thinking about the 400+ grain rounds, but I didn't want to accidentally take out more than one pig with overpenetration. I didn't really think about a sidearm. If anything, I would probably bring my Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. Or I could bring my Dan Wesson 1911. Don't know which would be a more humane finisher if one was needed. Any advice would be appreciated.

I thought they were better for shooting through windshields. Less deflection.

I will see you at the hunt. I will have a Marlin 1895 Lever in 45-70, because I need an adjustment done on my shoulder and 45-70 ammo is slightly cheaper than a chiropractor.

17HM2 is a great round that never took off. 80% the ballistics of 17HMR at half the price. Lack of support causing ammo scarcity have negated its advantage though.

In my experience (with older cars) no. He took the easy route and got burned.

The ban law actually says M14S, which are the Norinco and Polytech clones. You can have an M14M1A with a pistol grip provided it doesn't have any other evil features like bayonet lug, flash hinder or adjustable stock.

Is Shooters a new range? Where is it?

+1. Bry@ns Savage in 30 '06 is good for half a dozen rounds before you have had enough.

There is a difference between 308 and modern day 30 '06. The extra case capacity of the 30 '06 over the 308 (i.e. 63mm vs 51mm) allows for more powder and more power. Full power 30 '06 kicks your ass in a light rifle. The 30 '06 you put in a M1 Garand though is considerably weaker than today's full power ammo, and is not much different at all from 308 in power or ballistics. In a bolt action I like the nice short throw of the shorter 308 case. The throw for my 1903 springfield felt like a mile in comparison. 308 uses a short action. 30 '06 uses the long action.

M1A is jersey legal as is. Swap out the Springfield extractor for an M1 Garand extractor. The stock one is made of cheap metal and doesn't extract overlength ammo like Prvi Partisan 7.62 reliably. You might also want a Garand hammer. The Springfield one is made of softer metal. While you're at it, get a forged M14 op rod. The extractor is the immediate one. Check the M14 Forums.

Our intrepid forum leader Maks has a Glock in 45 GAP. It was a good idea (45ACP ballistics in a smaller package), but had 100 years of tradition and inertia to overcome.

The Chippewas I picked are comfortable and good quality, and made in USA. My opinion so.far is positive.

The long awaited resurgence of 45GAP?

I love the hi-power cuts

You may as well find 45's you like. When the Governor leaves office and we get his Democrat or RINO successor, we'll have 10 round (or less, like NY) mag limits faster than you can blink. I'm glad I'll be out of state by then.

You could try bending the ejector just a hair.

Excellent trigger. Not super light, but very crisp break. I liked mine.

At nearly $1 a pop for the brass, I would love a carbide die.

I saw the Redding dies but wasn't sure if they were better or worse than Lee, etc...