https://www.alpharomeo15.org/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:51:17 +0000 MyBB https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Calling-all-M1-Garand-experts-Help-needed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:18:02 +0000 specops56]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Calling-all-M1-Garand-experts-Help-needed
I have an M1 that was gifted to me by my best friend who died of cancer last September. While I am generally familiar with the M1, I am not a collector or expert.  I am going to have tables at the local gunshow next month. I plan to sell it and give the money to his widow to help her out with the probate expenses. I want to find out as much about this rifle and it’s fair market value so I can get her as much as I can for it.

Below is all I know for sure about it and a few pictures. Thanks in advance!

M1 Garand Specs
Receiver: Springfield Armory - Serial 1365881 / FEB 1943
Bolt: Springfield Armory - 6 528287-SA A11
Trigger Group: Springfield Armory - D28290-6-SA
Hammer: Winchester - C46008-1 WRA / 3rd Revision 1942-1943
Barrel: Springfield Armory - 3/44 / Throat - 3 / Muzzle - normal wear
OP Rod: Winchester
Stock: Danish ? - 1775672














Terry]]>
I have an M1 that was gifted to me by my best friend who died of cancer last September. While I am generally familiar with the M1, I am not a collector or expert.  I am going to have tables at the local gunshow next month. I plan to sell it and give the money to his widow to help her out with the probate expenses. I want to find out as much about this rifle and it’s fair market value so I can get her as much as I can for it.

Below is all I know for sure about it and a few pictures. Thanks in advance!

M1 Garand Specs
Receiver: Springfield Armory - Serial 1365881 / FEB 1943
Bolt: Springfield Armory - 6 528287-SA A11
Trigger Group: Springfield Armory - D28290-6-SA
Hammer: Winchester - C46008-1 WRA / 3rd Revision 1942-1943
Barrel: Springfield Armory - 3/44 / Throat - 3 / Muzzle - normal wear
OP Rod: Winchester
Stock: Danish ? - 1775672














Terry]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Another-dumb-idea Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:19:17 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Another-dumb-idea https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-YouTube-video Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:46:01 +0000 The Shooters Apprentice]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-YouTube-video

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]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-NEW-M-1-Garands Thu, 22 May 2025 13:58:30 +0000 olfart]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-NEW-M-1-Garands
https://thecmp.org/introducing-the-m1-ga...er-begins/]]>
https://thecmp.org/introducing-the-m1-ga...er-begins/]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-sight-for-r92 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:35:11 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-sight-for-r92 I ordered this sight from Steve's guns. It has a knurled locking ring, much better!
https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?m...ucts_id=10
I haven't installed it yet, but I like the fact that it has no groove for the pin that holds it in place so I can cut the groove myself for a proper fit. It also comes with the right size drill bit to cut the groove in place with the bit of you prefer to use that method.]]> I ordered this sight from Steve's guns. It has a knurled locking ring, much better!
https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?m...ucts_id=10
I haven't installed it yet, but I like the fact that it has no groove for the pin that holds it in place so I can cut the groove myself for a proper fit. It also comes with the right size drill bit to cut the groove in place with the bit of you prefer to use that method.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-327-Federal-Magnum-32-H-R-Lever-Action-Rifle Sun, 06 Apr 2025 22:34:18 +0000 Rampy]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-327-Federal-Magnum-32-H-R-Lever-Action-Rifle I know absolutely nothing about the 327 Federal cartridge but am rather invested into the 32 H&R J Frames as my primary carry 

Looking at lever action rifles that shoot the 32 H&R and stumbled across the 327 Fed Mag Henry Big Boy Classic 

Question is how good of a cartridge out of the lever action rifle is the 327 Fed Mag??

Live in Wyoming, travel across Colorado, Montana, North central Idaho off the beaten path & in some really remote country is the 327 Federal Magnum enough of a caliber with the ability to shoot 32 H&R magnums for fun..]]> I know absolutely nothing about the 327 Federal cartridge but am rather invested into the 32 H&R J Frames as my primary carry 

Looking at lever action rifles that shoot the 32 H&R and stumbled across the 327 Fed Mag Henry Big Boy Classic 

Question is how good of a cartridge out of the lever action rifle is the 327 Fed Mag??

Live in Wyoming, travel across Colorado, Montana, North central Idaho off the beaten path & in some really remote country is the 327 Federal Magnum enough of a caliber with the ability to shoot 32 H&R magnums for fun..]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Big-Horn-AR500 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:44:37 +0000 olfart]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Big-Horn-AR500
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/12/24/...yle-rifle/]]>
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/12/24/...yle-rifle/]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Just-A-Boy-And-His-30-06 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:26:38 +0000 The Shooters Apprentice]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Just-A-Boy-And-His-30-06 I haven’t had a 30/06 in awhile, but as a teenager either a Ruger 77mk2 or a Husvarna 30/06 was a pretty constant companion on my teenage adventures either on the trap line, hunting caribou or just wondering the old military training grounds exploring. I shot a literal boat load of 30/06 ammo through those 2 rifles, to the point I could pretty consistently get hits with the low power duplex scopes out to 600 yards at the gravel pits with Kentucky windage. 


I recently picked up this Ruger m77 mk2 and today I went out and sighted it in and then took it for a walk. 

A lot has changed in the way I shoot since those days, but I dialed the Leupold 3-9x40 to hit 2” high at 100 yards like I used to do, and then went out and put 2 boxes of ammo through it just wondering around and shooting. 

It didn’t take long for me to start getting bullets on target out to 300 yards or so using hold over. This rifle is a real sweetheart and I think we are gonna be best friends before long. 

The walk did me a lot of good. I wasn’t a stressed out 31 year old man anymore worried about bills and my job and trying to reach my goals in life. For that short time I forgot all about that stuff. For A short Time I was just a boy again. 

A boy and his 30/06.





Photos are of the new to me Ruger, and a Caribou shot at 450ish yards with the old Husqvarna topped with a Weaver K4

]]> I haven’t had a 30/06 in awhile, but as a teenager either a Ruger 77mk2 or a Husvarna 30/06 was a pretty constant companion on my teenage adventures either on the trap line, hunting caribou or just wondering the old military training grounds exploring. I shot a literal boat load of 30/06 ammo through those 2 rifles, to the point I could pretty consistently get hits with the low power duplex scopes out to 600 yards at the gravel pits with Kentucky windage. 


I recently picked up this Ruger m77 mk2 and today I went out and sighted it in and then took it for a walk. 

A lot has changed in the way I shoot since those days, but I dialed the Leupold 3-9x40 to hit 2” high at 100 yards like I used to do, and then went out and put 2 boxes of ammo through it just wondering around and shooting. 

It didn’t take long for me to start getting bullets on target out to 300 yards or so using hold over. This rifle is a real sweetheart and I think we are gonna be best friends before long. 

The walk did me a lot of good. I wasn’t a stressed out 31 year old man anymore worried about bills and my job and trying to reach my goals in life. For that short time I forgot all about that stuff. For A short Time I was just a boy again. 

A boy and his 30/06.





Photos are of the new to me Ruger, and a Caribou shot at 450ish yards with the old Husqvarna topped with a Weaver K4

]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Ruger-10mm-Carbine Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:30:14 +0000 MontanaLon]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Ruger-10mm-Carbine

Very interesting.]]>

Very interesting.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Picked-up-a-couple-sweeties Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:33:14 +0000 The Shooters Apprentice]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Picked-up-a-couple-sweeties
First one is a 1961 Single Six

Second one is a 1968 Blackhawk 357

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First one is a 1961 Single Six

Second one is a 1968 Blackhawk 357

]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-rifle-purchase Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:51:41 +0000 pierceg]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-New-rifle-purchase

Henry 357/38 special
Chisel handguard
XS Sights Optic Rail
Holosun 510c red dot
Rugged Obsidian multi cal suppressor]]>

Henry 357/38 special
Chisel handguard
XS Sights Optic Rail
Holosun 510c red dot
Rugged Obsidian multi cal suppressor]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-My-entrance-to-the-rabbit-hole Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:02:33 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-My-entrance-to-the-rabbit-hole Initial fire forming was very promising, 53gr sierra HP over 24.7grs of wcc844. I was pleasantly surprised at groups around .5". Eventually I settled on 52gr Berger fbhp over some h322 in Lapua cases. CCI 450s were my choice of primers. I did all the benchrest tricks, turning the necks, uniforming the primer pockets and flasholes. Everything about this combination is wrong. Rear locking lugs and the extreme spread from 322 shouldn't work, but it did.
I know before I sit at the bench if I'll shoot well or not, it's almost a zen-like thing for me. I could never be a serious competitor in the bench rest game because on a bad day I can't shoot for shit. Another zen-like thing is I can see in my mind the path of the bullet before firing. Sort of like bowling, you know a strike when you release the ball.
Anyhow, this thing shoots in the high .1s on a good day. My ex-brother in law tried it and said " Not only could I castrate a fly at 100 yards, i can choose which testicle I'm going to take out first."]]> Initial fire forming was very promising, 53gr sierra HP over 24.7grs of wcc844. I was pleasantly surprised at groups around .5". Eventually I settled on 52gr Berger fbhp over some h322 in Lapua cases. CCI 450s were my choice of primers. I did all the benchrest tricks, turning the necks, uniforming the primer pockets and flasholes. Everything about this combination is wrong. Rear locking lugs and the extreme spread from 322 shouldn't work, but it did.
I know before I sit at the bench if I'll shoot well or not, it's almost a zen-like thing for me. I could never be a serious competitor in the bench rest game because on a bad day I can't shoot for shit. Another zen-like thing is I can see in my mind the path of the bullet before firing. Sort of like bowling, you know a strike when you release the ball.
Anyhow, this thing shoots in the high .1s on a good day. My ex-brother in law tried it and said " Not only could I castrate a fly at 100 yards, i can choose which testicle I'm going to take out first."]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-bringing-them-back-to-life Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:32:50 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-bringing-them-back-to-life Anyway, Diane is no longer anti gun and is somewhat of a gun nut now. Funny how that came together. Their eldest son now uses it for squirrels.]]> Anyway, Diane is no longer anti gun and is somewhat of a gun nut now. Funny how that came together. Their eldest son now uses it for squirrels.]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Noreen-BN36 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:20:30 +0000 Quivox]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Noreen-BN36
It's an expensive rifle, $2,700.  Even the magazines are crazy expensive, $150.  

Does anyone have experience dealing with Noreen or their products?]]>
It's an expensive rifle, $2,700.  Even the magazines are crazy expensive, $150.  

Does anyone have experience dealing with Noreen or their products?]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Banish-22 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:18:29 +0000 tommag]]> https://www.alpharomeo15.org/Thread-Banish-22 First, it's only 1" diameter, 5.5" long and weighs 4.1 oz.  I took it to the range on my Ruger American 22 rifle and sighted it in.  When I got home I had my neighbor listen from about 20' away, to the side and slightly down range .  We both agreed there was no first round pop and all we could hear was firing pin impact and berm impact.
Silencer Central says it's the closest you'll get to Hollywood quiet.  With standard velocity ammo, I'd say it is Hollywood quiet minus the pew sound.
It's user serviceable for cleaning, quiet, and lightweight. I'd call it a winner!
I forgot to mention, that was dry, I've never used an ablative in it.]]> First, it's only 1" diameter, 5.5" long and weighs 4.1 oz.  I took it to the range on my Ruger American 22 rifle and sighted it in.  When I got home I had my neighbor listen from about 20' away, to the side and slightly down range .  We both agreed there was no first round pop and all we could hear was firing pin impact and berm impact.
Silencer Central says it's the closest you'll get to Hollywood quiet.  With standard velocity ammo, I'd say it is Hollywood quiet minus the pew sound.
It's user serviceable for cleaning, quiet, and lightweight. I'd call it a winner!
I forgot to mention, that was dry, I've never used an ablative in it.]]>