i think im in love

[BPTactical]

The BM59 was 7.62 Nato, not 30-06.
Finding usable mags for a 30-06 is usually limited to BAR mags. The military could not get them to work reliably when they tried in the 1940s and 1950s to modify the M1 to a mag fed rifle. This whole process later developed into the M14.

Not to mention the fact that post WWII studies found that full size rifle chamberings were overkill. Studies found that the majority of engagements occurred at less than 200 yards. No need for the 06 at that type of range not to mention the cost savings to the Pentagon by going to the 308.

[Mazin]

I told my Dad I wanted one and he said you'd think different if you ever got your thumb caught in the action and encouraged me to get an M1a instead.

guess he never mastered the avoidance of garand thumb.

+10,000,000

I have had broken bones + infections that hurt less than M1 thumb. In all honesty the most painful thing I have experinced. But I would not think twice about getting one. I want a HR bad.

[SideShow Bob]

Not to mention the fact that post WWII studies found that full size rifle chamberings were overkill.

So, is that a bad thing, "Over Kill" ?

[BlasterBob]

My Garand is probably the ONLY gun in my pile that I'll never sell. Best rifle ever made (to me).