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That looks like the Federal Ordnance conversions they used to do 20 years ago; op-rod reforming and skipping the forward handguard. I don't think Fed Ord used the Shuster's plug, though - probably a good idea on such a conversion.
I suppose if one were going to scope a Garand (and a good one is plenty accurate enough to justify that), then the 'scout' model Fulton makes would be more practical than the 'sniper' models of WW-II. Still, I would probably just opt for a 'traditional' Garand configuration, perhaps in a more 'modern' chambering.
I knew a guy who had a Garand in .243 Winchester, and it was a tack-driver...
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Hobie, those Garand models listed in Schuff's Parkerizing sure look cool
I also like those M1's that he converted into magazine fed with M-14 mags.
However, wouldn't it just be better to buy an M-1A?
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One of my Uncles was in the Infantry, attatched to the 2nd Armored Division, in WWII. He said that they had a garand which was more accurate than the rest, and it was used as the company sniper rifle. He said that the Garand was accurate, but that some rifles were more accurate than others. Sounds like what happens with almost every firearm. It also makes me think that with just a little work, a Garand could be very accurate. Now, would I like one with a little weight shaved off, yes I would. Since the 5 round clips are easily available, they would make a great hunting rifle for those areas which restrict the capacity of your magazine. A Garand in Scout Rifle configuration sounds like a worthwhile pursuit.
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Why not just buy an M1A Scout/Squad model and be done with it? If you are going with a scout mount on a Garand and then modding it to take a M14/M1A mag, why not just go with the Scout/Squad?
I remember some "gun Magazine" years back, probably around early 1960's which had a featured article of a customized M1-Garand. It didn't look like a Garand, the maker made it thinner, hid the gas operating system, all in all it looked like a regular sporting rifle, until you were above it and saw the bolting system. I cannot remember the maker or much else about it. Was a well done job. I also imagine it was very pricey. Just a bit of curiosity for the day. Have a good weekend.
Another variation if you're not satisfied with the way John C. turned 'em out would be to look up the BM-59 and the BM-62. I think they even had an Alpine version that had a collapsible stock, that was intended for ski troops.
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I always thought a "tanker" Garand would be cool. But, I could do without the picatinny rail. even with my bad eyes, I wouldn't be able to bring myself to hang any sort of optic on it. But, I was thinking of a barrel of only 20". It would make a nice companion to my Springfield Scout, which does look good with a scope.
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jeepnik wrote:I always thought a "tanker" Garand would be cool. But, I could do without the picatinny rail. even with my bad eyes, I wouldn't be able to bring myself to hang any sort of optic on it. But, I was thinking of a barrel of only 20". It would make a nice companion to my Springfield Scout, which does look good with a scope.
I was just downstairs stripping .30-06 blank from clips. I believe the 1952 blanks will go to a reenactor but I'm keeping the clips and bandoleers. Like everything else those clips are dear nowadays!
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Hobie
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