M1 Garand Reload Mid Clip

Ammunition & Reloading; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. How to load your M1 Garand Stripper Clips 12-06. Dec 31, 2016 “The noise caused by ejection of the empty clip from the M1, despite the fact that at close range it could be heard by the enemy, was considered valuable by the rifleman as a signal to reload.” And on page eighteen: “One other complaint about the M1 was the noise made by the safety. Hold the stock against the right hip to support it. Place the left hand over the receiver and with the thumb release the clip latch. The clip and whatever cartridges remain in it now pop up into the right hand and must oe re. M1 Garand Clips 8 Round Enbloc USGI New Surplus SLED 2rd 5rd 1rd Clip 1 2 5 Round S.L.E.D. Accessories National Match NM Collector Clips Coded WRA BRW SA B-W IS WEP BLM AMP C fe NW S O 1911 45 Mag 7rd.

1. First check to be sure that the safety is off.

2. V/ith the right forefinger pu'l the operating rod sharp y and hold it in rear position. This will eject cartridge that was in the firing chamber. With the of the hand grasp the trigger guard or the grip . Hold the stock against the right hip to support it. place the left hand over the receiver and with the thumb release the clip latch.

3. The clip and whatever cartridges remain in it now pop up into the right hand and must oe re-

from the rifle.

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4. With the right side of the right hand held against _ operating rod handle, force the operating rod slightly to the rear. With the right thumb now push down the magazine follower and permit the bolt to move forward about an inch over the end of the follower.

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5. Remove the thumb smartly from the follower and let go of the operating rod handle. The action wi'l close under the tension of the spring. Now press the trigger.

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6. If you wish to unload the firing chamber but leave the magazine loaded, pull the operating rod oack as described aoove to eject the cartridge from the firing chamber; then pull the operating rod handle back past its normal rear position, force the clip down, ease the rod far enough to let the bolt handle ride over the top of the clip, then let operating rod go forward.

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