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Hey Dean My wife has been shooting one of your redone M1’s in our Vintage Military Rifle Matches. She has always used the issued LC ’67 ball and done quite well. I took the the rifle to our Club’s last Sporting Rifle Highpower Match (200 yards, 8 shot strings etc.). Both my prone groups, rapid and slow fire, measured just a bit over 3 inches. In this course of fire my rapid and slow groups are usually similar. This is about as well as I can shoot an M1. I won the match, beating all the guys with the scoped rifles etc. Some beat my x count in the prone stages but I got’em standing. We are really pleased with the rifle. Scott
Hi Dean, DGR,
I received my M1 today. Before
I say anything about the gun I would like to thank you all for the top
notch customer service. Michelle was great I changed and added to my
order countless times. I always got an e-mail confirming my changes
and just checking on things. Dean called me and made some suggestions
on the work I needed and with no pressure from him we decided on a
better package for me.
The gun is just....Unbelievable
I can not explain. Your craftsmanship is the best in the
business, the parkerizing is flawless, the stock is amazing. I could
not be happier
Thank you sincerely
Rick B.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dean & Kenya
Thanks for my rifle! Dean, Attached is my first target with the new Match rifle you built. The Barnett Douglas barrel seems to work. This is 8 shots at 100 yards from a bench on an SR 21. The flyer was my first shot and I’m not sure what happened.
I went to Camp Perry with the Krieger barreled JCG rifle you built and shot a 259. The cut for bronze was 261. Oh well, as they say, next year. I went into the offhand with a 97 and a 93 and blew it, I actually had a miss, the rifle was defiantly there, but I wasn’t. Thank you for all of your craftsmanship and artistry, it is really appreciated. <<...>> Ken Dean- During the match, my score keeper and a few others commented on how
precisely my rifle piled up the brass at about the 2:00 position. Most other
shooters were throwing brass everywhere, and although that is not necessarily
a problem my rifle demonstrated what a garand should do when it has been
properly tuned. It was scheduled to arrive tomorrow, but it came today. Dear Dean, Got my M1 Garand today with the Fancy Maple
stock. I just wanted to thank you on the workmanship of my rifle. It is
beautiful. I don't know how you sell them as cheap as you do. Here a
little jingle for you. Dean, Just received my HRA M1 Garand today and I can only say it was everything I could ask for. The grain and stain on the stock is absolutely gorgeous. The parkerization is flawless. Your professionalism and attention to detail are impeccable. As for your customer service, Michelle is incredibly attentive to your needs and very friendly. Thanks for a beautiful rifle. I can’t wait to shoot it. By the way, two more are on the way. Kevin Hi Dean, Best regards, PS: How often should I break down and clean the gas system? I want to avoid loosening up the gas cylinder and the barrel splines. Dean,
Hi Dean,
Art doesn't even know I'm writing this, but I also wanted to thank
you for making my husband so very happy. He must have sat and gazed
at that beautiful rifle for hours, I truly have never seen him so
"jazzed". I left to go to the store, and he was still sitting there
smiling and marveling at your work. I know little about guns,
except for what I pick up here and there from my husband, but when he
opened that gun, even I was just thrilled for him, you did exactly
what he was hoping for (and even more!). My husband has had a few
health problems this year, and he has helped me through my health
problems, and is the nicest guy in the world, and really deserved
something that wonderful. I personally just wanted to thank you
myself. In fact, we bought a new camera so Art could take a picture
of his beautiful rifle to show the guys at work. He was even going to
go shooting with the temp at 110 degrees, but he realized he wouldn't
have as much fun. So instead, he went over to two of his buddies
house to show them the rifle. He said they couldn't believe how
gorgeous it was. My husband doesn't really show too much emotion when
he gets things, but he couldn't stop himself when he got this beauty.
From my rookies eye, its truly the prettiest rifle he's ever owned,
and I just knew you would make it exactly as he wanted it, and you
did, he said it was even better than he expected! So thank you,
Dean, from a loving wife who loves to see her great husband happy.
Take care, and thanks again,
Jill G.
Dean,
Just wanted to let you know I have received the rifle you built
for me. It has to be the best looking M1 I have ever seen. Your
attention to detail, and that beautiful stock make one outstanding
package. My wife, who could care less about my guns just stared at
it and muttered "wow" now that alone should be testimony to your
workmanship. I have to wait till next Friday to take it to the range
to see if it shoots as good as it looks, but I have confidence that
it will give me better accuracy than these 59 year old eyes can
produce. Again Dean all I can say is " thanks for a wonderful rifle"
and I will be doing business with you again.
Best Regards,
Art
Hi Dean,
I had the Garand out yesterday for sighting in. I'm pleased to
tell you that it was shooting better than 1 MOA @ 100 yards from a
front rest. I know it is capable of better accuracy, but these old
eyes can't see much better than 1 MOA with iron sights. The rifle
was zeroed @ 100 yards in only 9 shots. 7+ EL and 4R WIND was the
final setting. It's right on using a 6 o'clock hold on a 6" aiming
black.
Thanks for a "sweet M1".
Charlie
Dean,
To say that I am impressed with my M1 Garand would be the
understatement of the year. The workmanship and skill that you put
into this rifle is top quality and is very much appreciated.
One of the first things I thought when I picked it up was how some
young American soldier must have felt when he was issued a new M1 back
in '43 or '44. And, in a totally unexpected way, it makes me more
appreciate an old war Garand that has been beat up and almost worn
out.
If this rifle shoots as good as it looks I will be a very satisfied
customer. I'll be in touch.
Thanks for the quick turn around on the rifle. It is a work of
art.
Steve
DGR
I've been enjoying my Garand for over 10 years now but with a tired
barrel and worn finish/stock set I decided to give it the make over it
deserved. After researching and talking to several 'experts' in
Garand restoration I quickly settled on DGR. Dean has easily made a
customer for life due not only to his outstanding attention to detail,
fit and finish but he actually knows how to effectively communicate to
his customers even guys like me who aren't exactly experts. DGR
represents to me how it really ought to be but usually isn't, I feel
you get the best of everything and it's rare pleasure to feel that way
after the check has cleared. I'm hoping to find a decent 1903 project
that will be sent directly to DGR!
thanks again from Arizona, Matt
Dean,
I received both rifles - and am
very happy with both!
I especially like the hybrid
walnut - well worth the extra $$ to get such a unique pattern.
They sat in the living room for me
to drool over for a few days - but now I have to break down and put
them in the safe :(
Thanks
Brent
Hi. Dean, Just thought I would drop you a line and let you know I got a Gold with your gun at Perry in the JC Garand match. Best score I have shot in any of the 7 JCG matches at Perry.
Slow Prone 98-1
Prone Rapid 93-0
Offhand 89-1
Total 280-2
Pete
Vero Beach, Fl.
Below is my Camp Perry 2004 Update as promised National John C. Garand Match >>>> Here we go MY BEST MATCH BY FAR (SILVER MEDAL WINNER) Ranked top 10% out of 1316 shooters entered in the match. Missed a GOLD Medal by ONE POINT, I shot a darn six in off-hand got caught by the famous Camp Perry wind off Lake Erie. My score 277 4X out of a possible of 300 my slow fire prone was almost perfect a 99 4X out of a possible 100 points. My DGR Rifle was true to the mark once again, and had the shooter been up to it the rifle was capable of winning the match. Thanks
Joe
Dean,
Thank you for building me the finest Garand I have ever seen. This
gun is awesome! Your professionalism, excellent communication when I
had questions, and workmanship is second to none. I appreciate your
hard work and attention to detail. I can tell you that this Garand
will end up being a family heirloom. It is of that quality, for sure.
I have also posted a forum recommendation at:
http://www.battlerifles.com/viewtopic.php?t=29831
Thanks again!
Charlie
Dean,
I just got back from the range. The M-1 you did the extreme
makeover on shoots much better!! With my reloads I had been getting
2"to 3" groups prior to sending it to you. I put about 80 rounds
through it today and got 1 1/2" to 2" groups consistently. I bought a
box of new factory ammunition for comparison and could only do about
3" with that stuff. That is really about all I can expect with these
eyes. I know it can do even better with a set of young eyes. In any
event, I am extremely pleased with the looks of the rifle as I told
you and I am surprised and delighted with the improvement in accuracy.
Many thanks again for the work you did. I couldn't be happier.
Best wishes, Dave
Dean, I have no problem with you posting my email. In fact if you have anyone who wants to discuss it with me, go ahead and give them my phone number. I would be happy to spread the "Gospel of Dean" which as we all know is "Life's too short to shoot and ugly gun". When you told me on the phone that I could expect an improvement in accuracy I was hopeful but definitely had a wait and see attitude. As we discussed, the receiver, barrel, TE and muzzle wear were all in pretty good shape for an early 1942 M-1. When you did your magic it all seemed to come together very nicely. I am really glad that you talked me into putting a new stock on the rifle. It now locks up tighter than a tick and I feel that was a major benefit to improving the accuracy. I'm sure that all the other tweaks you did, like new springs and a few little parts, all helped. In any event, I'm happier that a pig in poop. Best to you all, Dave. Hi Dean,
Just wanted to say thank you again for the work you did to my
rifle. This is the best looking M-1
I have ever seen! I am still amazed at the Bastogne stock set. The grain changes with the angle that you are looking from. You are absolutely right, it is Chameleon wood. My main interest in sending my rifle to you had nothing to do with how well it would look but how well it would shoot. I took it to the range today and it shoots every bit as well as it looks. The trigger job is excellent, nice clean break. Two five shot groups averaged 1and 1/2 inches. The rifle is capable of shooting better than my 48 year old eyes. It was difficult to concentrate on shooting with a group of droolers wanting to know where I got the beautiful wood from! I contacted one of your competitors and asked them the same questions I asked of you prior to me sending my rifle for repairs. You went out of your way to answer every question I had. I cannot say the same for the other guys. Again, thank you, I am one very satisfied customer. Larry Hi, Dean! Dean, Ok I am back and it was great!! I took the bronze medal in the John C. Garand match on Saturday! Dean thanks again for the fantastic rifle you built for me. I stopped counting the number of people at Perry who wanted to know where the stock came from. The rifle looks not only good, but is a tack driver too! Not bad for a guy who sighted in the rifle at 200 yards on Friday and took off for Perry that same day. Thanks, Joe Dean, The HRA M1 arrived today and I was stunned, as usual. I can honestly say that your work has no equal - the Parkerizing is flawless, as is the wood work. I have seen other Parkerizing jobs done by several outfits now and none come close to yours in uniformity, color, or quality. I'll post on CSP as soon as I can manage to take a picture that does the rifle justice. Dan Dean & Kenya, I shot my rifle this week. I was able to sight it in at 100 yards at a local range. From the bench, it was holding in the 10 ring with little difficulty and functioned flawlessly. I consider myself to be an average shooter, but right away I was shooting off hand groups half the size from before. When I shipped my rifle to you, I signed up for the Garand Match at Camp Perry hoping that it would be completed by then. I have never shot in any formal competition with a rifle and have always wanted to get involved with the Garand Match, (my military training is limited to the M-9 pistol). I shot a 256 and qualified for a bronze medal in my first match. The rifle was very comfortable and gave me confidence that I never had with any AR-15 type rifle. By the way, quite a few shooters stopped by to look at my rifle and all commented how nice it looked. I am very pleased with your work - this is the perfect rifle for me. Thanks again, Mike Hi Dean & Kenya, I just wanted to tell you what happened to me and my son at the Garand Match at Camp Perry. We had the rifles that you refinished with the Bastogne Hybrid walnut stocks and we got a bunch of compliments of the rifles, which was an ego buster. Also, we were interviewed by a NRA writer for the American Rifleman. Another gentlemen from Michigan was interviewed with us, all three of us having DGR rifles. I just thought you should know that people really noticed your workmanship and attention to quality. Thanks for a great rifle. Sincerely, Richard (Posted on Battlerifles.com) Aloha Everyone, The DGR rifle that I ordered from Dean and Kenya Dillabaugh arrived last night! It is everything I expected and more, much more! I wanted a beautiful .308 M1 Garand, as a center piece to my slowly growing M1 Garand collection. and I got what I asked for and then some! The rifle is parked a dark gray throughout and the Parkerizing looks awesome! But what is outstanding is the wood. Dean suggested the Bastogne Hybrid Walnut and this wood is unlike anything I have seen. It appears transparent or translucent with multiple lines of grain and fiddle back crossing over each other. It takes on different patterns from angles and when light is applied. It seems like it glows! The only thing more outstanding than the rifle itself, is the man who built it! Dean Dillabaugh. This is a person who goes out of his way to answer each and every question and still manages to get his masterpieces out. He is patient, kind, understanding and very professional in every way especially in his workmanship. His rifles are OUTSTANDING! Aloha and best wishes, Tom If you would like to share your comments with us, please click here.
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