Looking at two gun buys. Thoughts?

[OneFunGuy]

Looking on Gunbroker, two caught my eye to buy. Tell me what you think.

H&R M1 Garand in 5.56. Comments I found so far say not good, wimpy caliber in a big boy frame. Too heavy for the caliber.

Ruger mini-14 target with aftermarket ambi stock. I'm a southpaw.
Known for inaccuracy, but target version is better, but thumb-hole stock may make in illegal here in California.

I am attracted to by one or the other, but leery about down sides.

Tommy

[Batman]

Well, since Garands were never made in 5.56, I'd love to see how they converted it AND the en-bloc clips!

[OneFunGuy]

I have read they did, by H&R. Not sure myself, taking listing at face value.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/855333356

Tommy

[DrewN]

The Target Mini's came in Hogues here in California. I got a screaming deal on one, but it was a crummy shooter. Had it cut down to 16" and put it in a laminate stock. Except for the barrel and weight (and thumbhole stock where allowed) they are exactly the same as any other 580 series Mini.

[OneFunGuy]

Thank you Drew. I had hoped that the Target version had addressed the accuracy issues. Okay then, that's off the list.

[Jess B. Guy]

M1 says 5.5 million serial number. Not 5.56 caliber. Its 30-06.

[Beetle Bailey]

The listing shows the chambering as 30-06. The "5.5 mil" is probably in reference to the serial number range.

[The War Wagon]

I am attracted to by one or the other, but leery about down sides.

I'd suggest "re-attraction therapy," but I think that's a felony in CA now.

Tanker Garand conversion in .308 for the the win.


If you MUST have 5.56 though, stick with a regular ol' AR-15. Or Bren 805.

[OneFunGuy]

Okay, Okay I give. You guys are just lucky I didn't buy it, is all I have to say.

Sorry, I'll try brushing up on comprehension, damn box wine.

Thanks.
Tommy

[yacko]

Okay, Okay I give. , damn box wine.

Thanks.
Tommy

LOLOLOL!!!

[M1NM]

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Tanker Garand conversion in .308 for the the win.

An M1 in 308 is never a win. They work better with the longer 30-06 they were designed for.
Just sign up with the CMP and cut out the middleman.

[Canucky]

Baileys come in a box?

[tawadc95]

Desecration of one of the finest weapons ever made.

[Ora Serrata]

Mini 14s are fun to plink with. Get both.

[isntzen]

Mini 14s are fun to plink with. Get both.

Ruger says the Target mini 14 is the only mini that you Cannot feed 5.56, ie .223 only.
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