bushmaster1313
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Who got which, why and when.
What type of punch does the carbine deliver?
What type of punch does the carbine deliver?
I have never owned a Garand, though I probably will at some point later on (it is pretty low on the list). The Garand is just about the most useless rifle one can own IMO.
I didn't say I didn't have experience with one...just never owned one. What do you think they are good for, other than just being a fun target rifle (besides who said that's a bad thing)?Hmmm, never let the lack of experience with something, get in the way of a d@mning opinion.
Bushmaster1313 said:M1 30-06 Garand vs. .30 Carbine
Who got which, why and when.
What type of punch does the carbine deliver?
What do you think they are good for, other than just being a fun target rifle (besides who said that's a bad thing)?
This is an excellent point, Art. I think Maverik either forgot that, or if he hunts, must use an ultralight. 9.8 lbs isn't heavy. My Sharps buffalo rifle was heavy. My M1A dressed with scope, mount, and what not was heavy. The Garand isn't that heavy.My pet Weatherby, all dressed up to hunt, weighs the same as a Garand. I toted Ol' Pet on many and many a multi-mile walking hunt over some thirty years of happiness. Short hunts were three to six miles; many were twelve to fifteen.
My old Garand works real good. So does my bring-back Carbine of my father's...
It is more than just the weight (though I do find it a bit excessive for most hunting); the rifle is a bit bulky, difficult to scope, and finicky to load for. Same goes for SD, and hiking/camping. I'm not going to attempt to argue that it is impossible to use for any of the above, but it would be near the bottom of my list. Don't get me wrong I like the M1 Garand, just don't have much use for one.This is an excellent point, Art. I think Maverik either forgot that, or if he hunts, must use an ultralight. 9.8 lbs isn't heavy. My Sharps buffalo rifle was heavy. My M1A dressed with scope, mount, and what not was heavy. The Garand isn't that heavy.
Yep, it sure has a good looking stock. Are you sure it's original; I don't see how that could have made it through WW-II, Korea, and Vietnam in as good of shape as it is; perhaps just refinished? Either way, great lookin' carbine...don't paint it.Did you see the pics of mine, Maverik?