I put in an order for one of these on Wednesday, so in a few weeks we'll see if I get one to show off. I've got a 1942 SA Service grade in 30-06 that I love. I thought the new production barrel/stock in a more modern cartridge would make a fun shooter.
I've read that these .308 chambered rifles are a little more forgiving on which ammo you can feed them safely. Anyone have any experience with .308 Garands? Specifically with those equipped with a new production barrel?
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/
EXPERT .308 GRADE RIFLES will feature a NEW, Commercial-Production Stock Set and a NEW Commercial-Production barrel chambered for .308 Springfield. Bore condition will be “as new”, and barrels will gauge “as new”.
SPRINGFIELD (SA) or HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON (HRA)RECEIVER
The balance of parts on EXPERT Grade Rifles will match all service grade criteria, showing less wear and a better cosmetic appearance than a Field or Rack Grade. Cosmetic condition will be good to very good. Rifle finish may vary, exhibiting normal wear and/or color variation among the metal parts. May have some visible pitting, frosting, or other minor cosmetic deformity on the metal parts.
I've read that these .308 chambered rifles are a little more forgiving on which ammo you can feed them safely. Anyone have any experience with .308 Garands? Specifically with those equipped with a new production barrel?
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/
EXPERT .308 GRADE RIFLES will feature a NEW, Commercial-Production Stock Set and a NEW Commercial-Production barrel chambered for .308 Springfield. Bore condition will be “as new”, and barrels will gauge “as new”.
SPRINGFIELD (SA) or HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON (HRA)RECEIVER
The balance of parts on EXPERT Grade Rifles will match all service grade criteria, showing less wear and a better cosmetic appearance than a Field or Rack Grade. Cosmetic condition will be good to very good. Rifle finish may vary, exhibiting normal wear and/or color variation among the metal parts. May have some visible pitting, frosting, or other minor cosmetic deformity on the metal parts.