Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand

Discover the Thrill of Owning and Shooting the M1 Garand!See why todays shooters prefer the reliability and firepower ofthe Garand for survival, competition and fun!Few American firearms have stood the test of time like the M1Garand. The World War II-era semi-automatic rifle designed by John C. Garand hasbeen immortalized by General George S. Patton, who described it as Thegreatest battle implement ever devised. It embodies the solid feel andconstruction that only wood and steel can provide and standsshoulder-to-shoulder with other timeless military guns, including the iconic1911 handgun. Indeed, the M1 Garand remains a popular choice for todaysshooters. Now, in Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand, noted firearmsauthority Patrick Sweeney explores everything from the history and basic designof the Garand to buying, collecting, maintaining and shooting Americasmost-cherished .30-06 rifle. Inside Youll Discover: Historyand Development of the Garand Howthe Garand works Whatto look for when buying a Garand Howto improve your Garands accuracy Handloadingfor the Garand and ammunition specifics Competingwith the Garand Sighting-inand shooting the GarandWhether youre interested in learning how to evaluate proofmarksand start a Garand collection or want an old-school warhorse for prepping orplinking, Sweeney covers it all in Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand!