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I just put in an order for an M1 Field Grade and some ammunition.
I've been waffling about whether to get an M14 or Garand, but today it came to me that the Garand costs 1/3 of what the cheapest M14 (M1A) goes for, and the deals from the CMP might dry up and then I would kick myself.
One thing I'd like to confirm, I've read that you should only shoot military surplus ammo, and that commercial hunting loads will damage the action. Is that always true, or are the modern commercial loads made that are safe to shoot in the M1?
I've been waffling about whether to get an M14 or Garand, but today it came to me that the Garand costs 1/3 of what the cheapest M14 (M1A) goes for, and the deals from the CMP might dry up and then I would kick myself.
One thing I'd like to confirm, I've read that you should only shoot military surplus ammo, and that commercial hunting loads will damage the action. Is that always true, or are the modern commercial loads made that are safe to shoot in the M1?