I agree with what Jim just said. I remember my first Garand it not only had a "welded" but also a welded barrel. That was in the late 70s. I shot any 30-06 I could get. Back then we didn't know better "no internet". Funny thing that it shot very well and was as accurate as any Garand I have ever shot. However after I found out about the barrel I never shot it again. I parted it out. I still have the barrel and "gave" the receiver to a friend that wanted to build a M1with parts he had. I even installed his barrel for him I told him what the receiver was that was OK with him.