M1 Garand in 7.62/.308

[Rick Cummelin]

Navy barrels in 7.62 made by Springfield Armory or a commercial barrel.

For a complete rifle, a surplus Navy rifle (likely a "trophy rifle") with a 7.62 barrel (some Navy trophy rifles are .30-06) or again, a rifle with a commercial 7.62mm/.308 barrel installed.

Be sure to use a 7.62mm spacer (plastic or steel) so you won't be able to insert a clip of .30-06 by mistake.

Be advised that at this time, .308/7.62mm surplus ammo is MUCH more expensive than .30-06. So much so that many M1A owners aren't shooting their M1As due to the cost.

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[ap3572001]

Navy barrels in 7.62 made by Springfield Armory or a commercial barrel.

For a complete rifle, a surplus Navy rifle (likely a "trophy rifle") with a 7.62 barrel (some Navy trophy rifles are .30-06) or again, a rifle with a commercial 7.62mm/.308 barrel installed.

Be sure to use a 7.62mm spacer (plastic or steel) so you won't be able to insert a clip of .30-06 by mistake.

Be advised that at this time, .308/7.62mm surplus ammo is MUCH more expensive than .30-06. So much so that many M1A owners aren't shooting their M1As due to the cost.

Thank You! I want a Garand that was MADE a 7.62. What I mean is , I want one that has a 7.62/.308 barrel. Not an insert. A good functioning rifle that will keep its value too.