Requisite items for M1 cleaning kit?

[rolotomassi]

Hi,

What are the must haves for a Garand cleaning kit? I think folks here don't recommend the $20 ones from Amazon and the like. Just not sure where to start.

TYIA

Bit of a segue; can one shoot commercial .30-06 with an Garand? Or does it have to be surplus?

[marksmandowntown]

Hi,

What are the must haves for a Garand cleaning kit? I think folks here don't recommend the $20 ones from Amazon and the like. Just not sure where to start.

TYIA

Bit of a segue; can one shoot commercial .30-06 with an Garand? Or does it have to be surplus?

Here's a guide on taking an M1 apart. (Check what tools are mentioned.) Youtube is a really good resource for this kind of stuff as well.

No, it doesn't have to be surplus, but buy one of these, and you shouldn't have to worry about what type of ammo it is.

[emcon5]

Bit of a segue; can one shoot commercial .30-06 with an Garand? Or does it have to be surplus?

Generally speaking, you shouldn't. The M1 was designed to function with a specific pressure curve. Commercial ammo is not made with this in mind, and the powder they use may or may not be within the design limits of the M1.

The solution is to either use a adjustable gas plug, so you can make the rifle more tolerant of pressure spikes, reload with powder that burns similarly to what the military ammo used (like 4895 or 4064) or simply use ammo designed for the M1, either surplus, or commercial M1 safe ammo, like what Privi Partizan or Federal sell.

[TMB 1]

Put one of these in butt http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...4HGF0CCDFJVSXT Good to have just incase... I use a couple patches to keep it from rattling around...and get one of these to clean it with http://www.amazon.com/Otis-Tactical-...EHGKQTSY88CCJT one of these is nice to have also http://www.amazon.com/COMBINATION-CH...+chamber+brush

[OpenSightsOnly]

Hi,

What are the must haves for a Garand cleaning kit? I think folks here don't recommend the $20 ones from Amazon and the like. Just not sure where to start.

TYIA

Bit of a segue; can one shoot commercial .30-06 with an Garand? Or does it have to be surplus?

Don't bother with the sectioned cleaning rod.

Buy the nylon coated cleaning rod from Dewey and use that with the muzzle proector, or you can also use the 30" nylon coated pull through cable. I have both and use either one.

[Jarhead]

http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/accessoryhtml/acccleaning.html

http://www.billricca.com/m1_m14.htm ( originals )

[Orlando]

Dewey cleaning rod and combo tool is all you need.

[23's Dad]

I like having a muzzle guide, and the catch tray in the action too. see here: http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleanin...prod44065.aspx

Mine is orange, but works the same way. Keeps the bolt locked back and keeps solvent/patches out of your action.

[Springfield45]

This.

[fal_762x51]

I am not a fan of using steel cleaning rods. Take my M44 and M72 for example, erosion at the muzzle. It is nostalgic to have in your buttstock, but get a brass or coated cleaning rod, or a rod guide.

Besides a good takedown manual, I would say one of the most critical items to maintenance is grease. Lubriplate No. 130-A to be exact.

An adjustable gas plug is good, but at the price PRVI makes Garand 30-06, it's not a must. It helps for reloading, whether cast or jacketed.

These are my opinions. Also, watch out for your thumb.

[Jarhead]

This.

There it is, never use it but store in the stock, better to use a One Piece Cleaning Rod vs Multiple Piece on all Long Guns

[rolotomassi]

I am not a fan of using steel cleaning rods. Take my M44 and M72 for example, erosion at the muzzle. It is nostalgic to have in your buttstock, but get a brass or coated cleaning rod, or a rod guide.

Besides a good takedown manual, I would say one of the most critical items to maintenance is grease. Lubriplate No. 130-A to be exact.

An adjustable gas plug is good, but at the price PRVI makes Garand 30-06, it's not a must. It helps for reloading, whether cast or jacketed.

These are my opinions. Also, watch out for your thumb.

Thanks. Is there any difference between 130-A or 130-AA?

[fal_762x51]

I believe the 130-AA is slightly thinner than 130-A, and can be used. I hear that modern automotive synthetics are superior. I have always used 130-A because I have this giant can, and it's what was approved back then.

[sandsnow]

I've found this to be a handy item. Not absolutely necessary. More handy for M1A since bolt is easier to release.

http://www.fulton-armory.com/cleaning-port-the-original-m1-buddy-m1-garand-m14-m1a.aspx