Get the 30-06 & then the 308.The Annoyed Man wrote:I note that of the two "Special" grade Garands being offered, one is chambered in .308 instead of .30-06. I have 3 other rifles in that caliber, so ammo would be convenient. I know that the .30-06 rifles are authentic, but I was wondering if there was any reason other than that to NOT buy a .308 chambered Garand. On the other hand, maybe .30-06 is easier to find when ammo gets scarce.texasmusic wrote:Get with the CMP about that Garand. It's only a printer & a trip to the UPS store away.The Annoyed Man wrote:Good choice. I've had my eye on that one for a while. My son's shop had one in for a while, but it went fairly quickly. Haven't seen one in person since then.AlaskanInTexas wrote:I'll start: Marlin 1895sbl ss/laminate in .45-70
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I see them online now and again, but there was a period of time there where the workmanship was horrendous, so I've got to see it in person before I buy it.
I already own my dad's 1943 Ithaca 1911A1 from WW2 (there's a story that comes with it), and I own a nearly perfect 1943 Inland M1 Carbine just like the one he carried ashore at Iwo Jima, but I would like to own a 40s vintage Garand........although I'd take a later one without complaint......even though he didn't carry one himself.
With the prices they have now, its a welfare rifle.
Havent heard any bad things about the 308 rifles, the criterion barrels are supposed to be top notch. Of course you won't get USGI wood on the special grade, the price is considerably higher. Service grade will be a mismatch of different stuff, but if you include a kind note with your order, they usually do their best to accommodate. CMP forums have a wealth of info & order timelines etc.