I would like to pick up a couple of Garands from CMP in the near future and am not sure which way to go.
I want an original in 30-06. I would also like one in 308 and 25-06 (if anyone has a barrel).
These will be mainly for plinking and just to own a Garand. They might get to see some hunting use. Not planning on any type of competition as of now.
So here is the dilema:
1. In 30-06 should I go service grade and use stock barrel or get a rack grade and rebarrel? Which manufacturer and "origin" is considered best? I've seen USGI, Greek and Dane all with SA or HR guns.
2. 308. This will be a rebarrel so will go with a rack grade. Again what is better the USGI, Greek, or Dane in SA or HR.
3. 25-06. Does anyone do this? Seems like a simple conversion. Will use the same advice as on the 308.
I want an original in 30-06. I would also like one in 308 and 25-06 (if anyone has a barrel).
These will be mainly for plinking and just to own a Garand. They might get to see some hunting use. Not planning on any type of competition as of now.
So here is the dilema:
1. In 30-06 should I go service grade and use stock barrel or get a rack grade and rebarrel? Which manufacturer and "origin" is considered best? I've seen USGI, Greek and Dane all with SA or HR guns.
2. 308. This will be a rebarrel so will go with a rack grade. Again what is better the USGI, Greek, or Dane in SA or HR.
3. 25-06. Does anyone do this? Seems like a simple conversion. Will use the same advice as on the 308.