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Published on: August 25, 2014
[…] of fire, with separate preparation and sighting periods before record firing, as well as changes in finals procedures, proved to be successful changes that did not necessitate further changes this year. The updating of precision class clothing rules were implemented without forcing any athletes or clubs to buy new clothing that they did not intend to buy anyway. Changes in the finals rules made the flow and presentation of finals smoother and more interesting, especially for spectators. Here is a […]
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Published on: August 12, 2014
[…] match: the Nebraska Civilian team in 1930 and the California Grizzlies Junior Team in 2009. Civilians led the competition this year, coming in the top three places. The “Rattle Battle” is unique to other events because of its emphasis on fast, accurate firing in a team setting. This year, 37 teams fired in the event. Junior teams also make their ways to the firing line for the NTIT, like the Michigunners, based out of Michigan. The team practices all year […]
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Published on: August 1, 2014
The Civilian Marksmanship Program offers firearm and parts sales directly on our website. However, if you haven’t found what you are looking for there, we recommend browsing the following vendors:
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Published on: July 28, 2014
[…] is open to marksmen of all ages. Over 500 competitors fired in this year’s Hearst Doubles Match. Cole Humber, 16, of Nashua, NH, and his partner Patrick Cabrera, 15, of Hudson, NH, had never fired in the Hearst Doubles before, without really much of an idea of what to expect. Their coach was also shooting at the same time, leaving the pair without the helpful knowledge of their mentor on the firing line. Luckily, surrounding veterans of the match were […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] overnight. Ammunition is shipped FedEx Ground. Most other items are shipped FedEx Express Saver. For all rifle and ammo shipments – adult signature required (must be over 21 and have a license/government id scanned by the Fed Ex driver for delivery). If you have a P.O. Box, please be sure to provide a valid street address on your order. Shipping & Handling Charges Ammunition: S&H varies – please see item description on CMP E-store. Contact CMP for additional S&H for Alaska […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
Requirements for Purchase ALL ORDERS FOR PARTS, AMMO AND ACCESSORIES MUST HAVE FORM 1A and 2A ACCOMPANY YOUR ORDER FORM. VIEW OUR ORDERING INFORMATION TO DOWNLOAD FORM. By law, the CMP can sell surplus military firearms, ammunition, parts and other items only to members of CMP affiliated clubs who are also U.S. citizens, over 18 years of age (over 21 years of age in some states) and who are legally eligible to purchase a firearm. To be eligible to purchase […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] defect that may be encountered. Correct and safe headspace is governed by the bolt, barrel and receiver in a rifle and is determined by qualified people using quality headspace gauges. Bolts varied in length during their years of production. If for any reason you wish to replace the bolt in an M1 rifle, the bolt should be checked to ensure it is serviceable and safe headspace verified. Swapping bolts without these checks may result in a dangerous condition. headspacefigure3 headspacefigure1 headspacefigure2
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Published on: July 24, 2014
Commercial Ammo in Garands I want to use commercial ammo in my Garand. What concerns should I be aware of? There are several types of 30-06 commercial ammunition that are represented by their manufacturer as being safe for use in all rifles including semiautomatics. Most manufacturers have a website where you can read about the different cartridges and their compatibility, advantages and appropriate applications. CMP currently sells and stocks some commercial match grade 30-06. We currently use this same round […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] hold a zero, when I finished the installation and testing, I was surprised at the relatively easy installation and how well it held a zero during my testing. The fact that this system allows a rifle scope to be mounted without any modifications to the rifle other than removing the rear sight makes it a good choice for anyone with a good M1, a scope and aging eyes. The photo above shows my installation. The scope is a used Tasco […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] BTO, just more durable. Whether using the Tru-Oil or the Minwax Tung Oil Finish, the most important part of any stock is the end grain within the inletting, the buttplate, and the stock fittings. The end grain absorbs water far faster than the side aspect of the wood grain does. End grain wood fibers look like a box of drinking straws viewed from the open ends. Wood has holes with spaces between the tubes. Wood wetted by the end grain […]
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Published on: July 24, 2014
[…] for S&H. AR residents add 9.25% sales tax The new Walther LG400 Bluetec was specifically designed for three position air rifle shooting. The barreled action and trigger are the same as the top of the line LG400 models. It comes without an absorber but it can be retrofitted with one. The barreled action will fit into any of the higher end stocks if you wish to upgrade it. The accuracy is the same as the higher priced LG400s – 10 […]
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Published on: July 23, 2014
[…] $108.06 Daisy Model 599 10-Meter Competition Air Rifle Click here to download an order form. Daisy Outdoor Products announces the release of the new Model 599 10-Meter Competition Air Rifle, a .177 caliber gun that allows competitors to shoot the entire match without having to recharge. ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE Daisy 599 Daisy 599 Competition Air Rifle * Beautiful ambidextrous beechwood stock * Vertical and length-of-pull adjustment * Adjustable comb * Trigger weight adjustable down to 1.5 lbs * Rotating trigger adjustment […]