Best commercial hunting Ammo for the M1

[machman]

We'll have to agree to disagree then.

 

[Cold Warrior]

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Dude, I've got to disagree...M1 means the Garand, nothing else. It's like ordering a Martini...that means gin. If you want a Vodka Martini, you ask for a Vodka Martini. If you mean M1 Carbine, you say M1 Carbine or, M1A means M1A, but M1 means the M1 Garand.

WELL SPOKEN, SIR!

 

[LordEvilPepper]

M305 is a m1a . Aka a semi only m14

 

[machman]

M305 is a m1a . Aka a semi only m14

I doubt that M1A owners would agree with you. I never call my M305 an M1A.
M1A was the semi-auto cast M14-style receiver based rifle created by the new Springfield Armory.

 

[LordEvilPepper]

I doubt that M1A owners would agree with you. I never call my M305 an M1A.
M1A was the semi-auto cast M14-style receiver based rifle created by the new Springfield Armory.

And the m305 is the hammer forged clone of the m1a

 

[Cold Warrior]

Well, that's as may be, but neither are ever referred to as "M1"s.

 

[LordEvilPepper]

Just saying...

Weapons Edit
M1 (missile), a French submarine-launched ballistic missile
M1 bayonet, as fitted to the M1 Garand
M1 carbine
M1 chemical mine
M1 flamethrower, a WWII-era flamethrower
M1 Garand, a battle rifle
M1 helmet
M1 mortar
M1 Thompson submachine gun
M115 howitzer, also known as 8-in Howitzer M1
Mk 1 Underwater Defense Gun, an underwater pistol
120 mm M1 gun, an anti-aircraft gun
240 mm howitzer M1
35.5 cm Haubitze M1, a German WWII-era heavy howitzer
90mm M1 Gun, one of a family of dual purpose guns
Benelli M1, a semi-automatic shotgun
Guncrafter Industries Model No. 1, a handgun
M1 Thompson carbine
57 mm Gun M1, a US designation for the British Ordnance QF 6-pounder
M1 rocket launcher, a bazooka variant

 

[machman]

Lordevilprepper likes to have the last word

Anyways OP, any 30-06 150 grain or less will work fine.

 

[International Harvester]

M1 is an M1, ie the rifle designed by Mr. Garand. An M1A is an M1A. An M1 Carbine is an M1 Carbine. I'm surprised how this could be confusing. I have a 1943 M1 with the original chambering of 30-06. I have both a schuster and a McCann gas plug. So far I prefer the McCann. I was only posting to see if anyone had a preferred run of the mill 30-06 commercial cartridge in 150 grain soft point that they've used in their M1.

 

[jethunter]

M1 is an M1, ie the rifle designed by Mr. Garand. An M1A is an M1A. An M1 Carbine is an M1 Carbine. I'm surprised how this could be confusing. I have a 1943 M1 with the original chambering of 30-06. I have both a schuster and a McCann gas plug. So far I prefer the McCann. I was only posting to see if anyone had a preferred run of the mill 30-06 commercial cartridge in 150 grain soft point that they've used in their M1.

I agree with this, if someone in my group is talking rifles and says M1 it means Garand. If it's a M1A or a carbine you add the "A" or the "carbine".

But if you are talking to a general audience and persons of unknown background and experience, then specify "Garand" to prevent confusion. Then you won't get this problem with somebody wanting to start a pissing match.

 

[jethunter]

Any recommendations for a no frills commercial hunting Ammo for the M1? I've been trying federal blue box 150 grain soft point with so so results.

Try the Winchester 150gr power point too. A decent hunting bullet and accurate enough. BUT also keep in mind that commercial ammo changes from lot-to-lot. The factory ammo you buy today may use a completely different powder than it did a year ago. So the advice you get on the forum might not relate to the same ammo when you buy it. Buy a single box only, try it out. If it works then go back and buy more from that same lot number.

 

[International Harvester]

Thanks Jethunter. I've never been a reloader and never considered that the potency of mass produced Ammo would vary from lot to lot. I always figured Winchester, federal and Remington were like Coca-Cola and you pretty much got the same thing every time.

 

[cement head]

I've read some good reports on the Federal Fusion bullets . they come loaded by federal of course . you also have as someone else said the Winchester power point. someone mentioned that some commercial ammo is loaded hot ? I had a Garand at one time and the only thing I wouldn't even think about shooting in it was machine gun ammo from WW2. I'd say that the Garand is built much heavier than any Remington semiauto hunting rifle or even the Browning commercial BAR . think about it . good luck hunting . make sure you try some of the ammo out that your going to go hunting with first . accuracy and make sure that it doesn't get caught up on the feed ramp . I'd stay away from any of the ballistic tip ammo for deer hunting . so I have heard . soft point only .