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Marine-tex is applied to the
milled cut-outs in the stock. The action is then put in place
and clamped for the bedding material to harden. After the
bedding material has properly cured, the barreled receiver is
then broken free of the stock. The excess bedding material is
cleaned up and the action is re-assembled for test firing to
make sure the bedding process was a success.
These pictures show the cuts made
to the top of the mortise area of the stock for the bedding
system. They provide a more consistent and stable surface for
the receiver to rest on. This bedding procedure aids in accuracy
when compared to a traditional non-bedded stock.
This picture
shows how well the gas cylinder and gas cylinder lock have been fit.
Proper fitting parts are crucial to accuracy. The fit was attained by
grinding the mating surfaces until they turned up dead center.
The
theme of this project is to take a 1940's military
M1-Garand and convert it into a long range tack driver
capable of MOA type groupings at 600yds and beyond. In
this project the gun is to get a complete overhaul
aesthetically with a new gray laminated stock and
replacement parts for the original pieces. The gun is
also to have a number of upgraded features including a
heavy match grade cut-rifled barrel from Krieger, a
bedding system, an improved trigger function to
reduce the pull weight and eliminate travel (creep), polished
and honed internals, a National Match front sight, an
adjustable gas plug, and a
Badger Ordnance stainless steel forged gas cylinder.
Out with the old...
In with the
new...
The Krieger heavy barrel required
modification to allow for proper fitting of parts from a variety of
manufacturers. Under side of barrel was polished so that the
operating rod would function reliably. Final match grade chambering
to the .30-06 Sprg cartridge,
re-barreling, the new gas cylinder, adjustable
gas plug, and front sight have been fitted. Fitting is complete!
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