Is it better?
Or, could you do the same with proper Garand ammo?
The answer is yes, sort of.
When I got my Garand 20 years ago, I was just starting to reload. I meticulously followed the instructions from the CMP-supplied American RIfleman article and never had a problem. I've never really strayed from that, loading 150 grain FMJ for plinking and 150 and 165 grain SP for deer hunting.
I'd never try to push the envelope with this rifle, but I would like to see what I can do accuracy-wise. What I understand to be true is that the gas port adjustment allows you to tune the rifle to the load. It all may be hokum, but if I can squeeze some extra accuracy out of this old girl, I'm all for it. We have a 450 yard option from our bench, and I'd like to stretch her out a bit.
I figure this is adding a little extra control to the mix. I can now try a load with the action not cycling at all and see if it changes the group.
