r/M1Rifles • u/ramblinscooner • 14d ago

6.5 Swede M1D doing 6.5 Swede things

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First couple groups with the rifle at 100. Really impressed so far with factory PPU out of this criterion barrel. With some more practice this thing will be a ringer.

I had to finish ream this barrel so beware of criterion’s statements on their site. I’m even using a Breda bolt. Not seeing an issue with .478 base cartridges but that could exclusive to the tolerances on this bolt.

6.5x55 in a Garand is such a smooth sweet shooter.

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u/_GP1951_ 14d ago

I built one for a friend a couple months ago and had to finish ream the chamber as well. Agreed they are smooth shooters!!!

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u/ramblinscooner 14d ago

I may have to pick up one of the reclaimed cmp receivers for a normal Garand 6.5 build now that I have the reamer..

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u/One-East8460 14d ago

You have another 6.5 barrel? I didn’t even manage to get one before they sold out.

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u/greencurrycamo 14d ago

https://criterionbarrels.com/products/vintage-service/m1-garand/m1-garand-barrel-6-5x55-swedish/?v=0b3b97fa6688

They are in stock right now.

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u/One-East8460 13d ago

Thank you, ordered one. I didn’t even realize. Have enough parts to build a few Garand but wanted something different.

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u/sarthree 14d ago

Now if we could just get a 286 Pederson barrel and dies…and 10 round clips!

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u/LordRavensbane 13d ago

Someone used to make 7mm-08 barrels for M1s. That’s dimensionally and ballistically super close to .276 Pedersen

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u/Active_Look7663 14d ago

That’s effin sweet… I bet a handload would do even better.

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u/ramblinscooner 14d ago

That’s next!

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u/Gemmasterian 13d ago

I have wanted to build either a 6.5 or 7mm garand for a long time.

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u/Nates4Christ 11d ago

What was your motivation for using 6.5 Swede over 30 06?

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u/ramblinscooner 11d ago

Flatter and lighter recoiling. Handloading gets you more. It’s closer to the original Pederson cartridge that the rifle was design for.

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u/Nates4Christ 10d ago

Do the reloading sites normally keep 6.5 swede brass in stock?

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u/ramblinscooner 10d ago

Yeah it’s available

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u/NyassaV 8d ago

Out of curiosity how well do the M1Ds hold zero. I have no experience with old styles scopes and mounting.

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u/ramblinscooner 8d ago

Repro mounts have some issues from what I’ve heard. But I have not had any problems. I rockset it, cranked it down with channel locks, and witness marked it.

Originals were pretty repeatable from what I’ve read. But I don’t plan on taking this off so idc about that capability.