30.06 M1 GARAND

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30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by nirajs74 » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:11 am

Just got licence for rifle. I want to buy 30.06 M1 Garand. Can any body suggest regarding availability/ price of these rifles. what are pros an cons in buying this. What are other alternate models.

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by Safarigent » Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:36 pm

con:
heavier than other rifles in the same caliber
you will have to get a gun smith to drill and tap if you want to use a scope.
pro:
i'l let some one else come in with that
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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by kalashnikovcult » Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:28 pm

It is a beauty and if thats what attracts you ..you can go ahead otherwise its like you are spending anything between 2-4 lakhs depending on the condition . The gas system which made the gun a monster has been disabled so that should be considered that it will not perform the way it did in those days . Otherwise of all the users i know it is low maintenance gun and a toughy.
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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by nirajs74 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:47 pm

Thanks. Any idea regarding availability ? Price ?

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by Vikram » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:35 pm

I just do not see the point of buying a Garand or what passes for it. It cannot be used a semi, which makes it PB, and the semi facility is disabled. You need to manually operate the bolt like any other bolt action rifle, which is not the most convenient operation.

Why not buy an IOF bolt action rifle which is an infinitely better option in all respects? JMHO.

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by nirajs74 » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:12 pm

Thanks Vikram !! finally i bought a IOF 30.06

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by Vikram » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:41 pm

Congratulations,Niraj. You made a wise decision and enjoy shooting your new rifle. Do share a few photos and your impressions of the rifle.

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by veeveeaar » Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:30 pm

Please post your experience , photos and price of ammo access. etc

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by ampatil0207 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:03 pm

To Vikram, Niraj, & all Members.

Greeting for the day.

Hi, this is Abhishek from Kolhapur(MH state). I got weapon licence for N.P. Rifle, and looking forward to purchase a BENELLI 30-06 Springfield or I.F.O. 30 06. So please assist me, what is the procedure to purchase a brand new of said Rifles?

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by TwoRivers » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:35 pm

Don't forget that without clips the Garand will be a single shot, and a clumsy one at that. I would be surprised to learn that the Garand clips are readily available in India.

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by Kittu » Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:32 pm

TwoRivers wrote:Don't forget that without clips the Garand will be a single shot, and a clumsy one at that. I would be surprised to learn that the Garand clips are readily available in India.
Hi tworivers
clips for m1grand are available in india with dealers and when rifle is allotted its allotted with 2 clips.here in north india we call them chargers.If you want your chamber empty then only 7 cartidges are fed in clip not 8.As 8th will straight go to chamber thanks

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by TwoRivers » Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:05 pm

As long as there is a single cartridge left in the clip, it will be chambered when the bolt closes. Only if you push down on the cartridge(s) with your thumb while letting the bolt close, can you let it close on an empty chamber. With seven only in the clip/charger you stand a good chance of dropping them when handling the clip.

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by Kittu » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:34 pm

TwoRivers wrote:As long as there is a single cartridge left in the clip, it will be chambered when the bolt closes. Only if you push down on the cartridge(s) with your thumb while letting the bolt close, can you let it close on an empty chamber. With seven only in the clip/charger you stand a good chance of dropping them when handling the clip.
hi TwoRiver
you are right its difficult to fill clip with 7 cartridges but you have to find a way if you dont want your chamber loaded.One another way is to feed full clip of 8 cartridges and eject cartridge manally 1st one and push down other cartridges with your thumb and close the bolt thanks

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by shubhankar30 » Tue Sep 26, 2017 5:35 pm

nirajs74 wrote:Thanks Vikram !! finally i bought a IOF 30.06
I want to buy m1 garand ... please contact who wants to sell it

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Re: 30.06 M1 GARAND

Post by chandramohan » Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:48 pm

A gentleman wishes to sell but asking for 5 lakh .

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