How fast can an M1 Garand shoot?
How fast can an M1 Garand shoot?
M1 Garand
| U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 | |
|---|---|
| Action | Gas-operated, closed rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 40–50 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 yd (457 m) |
Is the M1 Garand a good hunting rifle?
Would I hunt with an M1 Garand? Absolutely, but it probably wouldn’t go up a mountain with me after elk, sheep or bears. Be ready if you do choose to use the M1 Garand in the woods; all of the critters you pass on your way to your stand may snap to attention and salute this metal war horse. It’s that kind of rifle.
Do they still sell M1 garands?
Over the years, the CMP has offered several different grades of M1 rifles, from serviceable to excellent condition. While many grades are no longer available, the CMP is currently selling M1s ranging from $650 to $3,055, according to its M1 info page. Ordering information can be found on the CMP’s M1 info page.
Does the M1 Garand need special ammo?
Details About M1 Garand Ammo. Your M1 Garand fires 30-06 Springfield ammo – you might also hear this referred to as . 30 M2, more of a military designation. The original military loads came in a case of 480 rounds, packed in two, 240-round cans.
What ammo is safe for M1 Garand?
We chose M2 Ball to be our benchmark for what a safe gas cycle should look like. This is reasonable since the M1 Garand in its current configuration is designed to use M2 ball ammunition. The ported gas screw will prevent pressures from exceeding this baseline when shooting other types of ammunition.
Is M1 Garand a sniper?
The semi-automatic M1 Rifle, adopted in 1936, was still being developed as a sniper rifle. In the meantime, U.S. Ordnance turned to the simplified M1903A3 rifle, adopted in 1943, to create the straightforward sniper rifle designated the M1903A4.
Do you need special ammo for M1 Garand?
Serious milsurp rifle shooters shopping for M1 Garand ammo rely on M2 Ball, . 30-06 150-grain. Contemporary high-pressure hunting ammo can damage the operating rod in your M1.
Can you hunt with a M1 Garand in Canada?
It is illegal in Canada to have a semi auto centrefire rifle holding more then 5 rounds. So you having 8 in yours would certainly cause some concerns.