{"id":111042,"date":"2019-06-06T13:06:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=111042"},"modified":"2019-06-06T13:06:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T23:23:20","slug":"feed-your-garand-what-it-wants-adjustable-gas-plug-install-and-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/feed-your-garand-what-it-wants-adjustable-gas-plug-install-and-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>An adjustable gas plug allows shooters to safely use any type of 30-06 ammunition. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story goes like this. After spending years developing a fancy new 30-06 cartridge (the M1) for their fancy new semi-automatic rifle (the \u201cU.S. Rifle, Caliber .30\u201d), the U.S. Army made an unfortunate discovery: the M1 cartridge could shoot well past the safe zones built into exiting Army practice ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going back to the drawing board, the military developed the\nM2 cartridge, a throttled-back version of the M1 that would keep errant rounds\nwithin bounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rifle, commonly known today as the M1 Garand, was\ndesigned to function with the M2, which means that modern commercial 30-06\nammunition often produces higher-than-safe pressures. These higher pressures\ncan bend the rifle\u2019s operating rod, destroying its functionality and seriously\ndecreasing its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let me be clear: the safest way to avoid a bent op rod is to use either the diminishing supply of military surplus M2 ball or one of the commercial loads specifically designed for the M1 Garand. But if you\u2019re looking to use a heavier bullet or hotter load for hunting or competition, that\u2019s not going to work. You need a way to decrease pressures, and that\u2019s where an adjustable gas plug comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjustable gas plugs allow users to control how much gas from a fired cartridge is redirected back into the piston and operating rod, which in turn cycles the action and loads another cartridge. If all the gas is allowed to escape, the action won\u2019t cycle; if too much gas is redirected, the action will cycle too quickly or too forcefully. Adjusting the gas flow to fit a specific cartridge ensures that the action cycles reliably with minimal wear and tear on the bolt, op-rod, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/five-reasons-buy-m1-garand\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"feed-your-garand-what-it-wants-adjustable-gas-plug-install-and-test\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\">Five Reasons You Should Buy That M1 Garand You\u2019ve Been Eying<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Plug.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>This adjustable gas plug from Schuster replaces the factory plug without any permanent modifications to the firearm. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several options on the market, but the most common adjustable plug seems to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midwayusa.com\/product\/100471950\/schuster-dcm-adjustable-gas-plug-with-wrench-m1-garand-steel-parkerized\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"feed-your-garand-what-it-wants-adjustable-gas-plug-install-and-test\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\">Schuster DCM Adjustable Gas Plug<\/a>. For less than $40, this adjustable plug is easy to install and tune, and can be readjusted for whichever 30-06 loads you want to shoot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Remove existing gas plug.&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first. Make sure your Garand is unloaded!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you need to get the stock gas plug unscrewed and out of the way. The plug on my rifle wasn\u2019t very tight, but I\u2019ve heard of units that require some elbow grease. There are lots of tools specifically designed to remove M1 Garand gas plugs, but I just used the tool that came in the buttstock cleaning kit. If you have a wide, thick flathead screwdriver, that\u2019ll also work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Uninstall-Plug.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>The factory plug can be removed with a special tool or a flathead screwdriver (though the tool is recommended).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Install Schuster adjustable plug.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the\nstock plug out, simply screw in the new plug. Before you do this, be careful\nnot to adjust the screw inside the plug. It comes from the factory at the\ncorrect setting and tightening it could damage the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, be sure to tighten the Schuster plug before you begin firing (the entire unit, not just the internal screw). The M1 wrench doesn\u2019t work well for this, but a flathead will get the job done. If you don\u2019t tighten the plug, loosening the screw inside the plug will loosen the entire unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Install-Plug.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>The adjustable plug simply threads into the gas tube. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Tune the plug until the action cycles reliably.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first round you shoot shouldn\u2019t move the action, so\nyou\u2019ll have to extract the spent casing by pulling back the bolt. <strong><em>With\nthe action locked to the rear and without any cartridges in the gun<\/em><\/strong>,\nreach forward and turn the gas plug \u00bc turn clockwise with the provided Allen\nwrench. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat this process until the action extracts the spent casing and the bolt locks to the rear. I started with 180g Winchester Powerpoint loads, and I turned the plug one full rotation until the action ejected the spent casing on its own. Once you think you have the correct setting, load multiple cartridges and check for reliable cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/cmps-advanced-maintenance-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"feed-your-garand-what-it-wants-adjustable-gas-plug-install-and-test\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\">The CMP\u2019s Advanced Maintenance Class for the M1 Garand<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After trying the process with the Winchester loads, I turned the screw back to its original position and repeated the steps with the 150g Remington cartridges I plan to use most often. With that load, I only had to turn the screw three-quarters of a turn before the gun started to cycle reliably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Adjust-Plug.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>To adjust the gas plug, turn the screw clockwise to give the system more gas and counterclockwise to give the system less. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Find the sweet spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can mean one of two things. If you\u2019re wanting to make\nthe action cycle as slowly as possible (and thus, less wear and tear), turn the\nscrew counterclockwise by small increments (I used 1\/8 of a turn) to find the\nexact spot at which the action still functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, if you\u2019re planning to use this rifle for competition or hunting, you can also tune the gas plug to achieve optimal accuracy. To do this, turn the screw in 1\/8 turn increments, shooting a group after each adjustment. Repeat this process until you find the best group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Tune.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>The gas plug can be tuned to maximize accuracy or reduce wear and tear. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your mind is at ease about damaging your M1 Garand, take it out to the range and start shooting! If you ever want to switch cartridges, you can simply loosen the screw to its original position and start the process from the beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" title=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"Feed Your Garand What It Wants: Adjustable Gas Plug Install and Test\" class=\"wp-image-111051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy-400x228.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Enjoy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>It&#8217;s always a good day at the range when I bring my M1 Garand. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Also, for your viewing pleasure, check out this great \u201cHow the M1 Garand Works\u201d video from the 1940s. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">***<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_Register\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adjustable gas plugs allow users to control how much gas from a fired cartridge is redirected back into the piston and operating rod, which in turn cycles the action and loads another cartridge. If all the gas is allowed the escape, the action won\u2019t cycle; if too much gas is redirected, the action will cycle too quickly or too forcefully. 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