Gun Digest Book of the M1 Garand

Discover the Thrill of Owning and Shooting the M1 Garand!

See why today's 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 today'sshooters.

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 America'smost-cherished .30-06 rifle.

Inside You'll Discover:

Historyand Development of the Garand

Howthe Garand works

Whatto look for when buying a Garand

Howto improve your Garand's accuracy

Handloadingfor the Garand and ammunition specifics

Competingwith the Garand

Sighting-inand shooting the Garand

Whether you're 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!