M1 Garand
Service rifle competition · Historic rifle · Hunting with .30-06
| Manufacturer | Various |
|---|---|
| Category | Rifles |
| Caliber | .30-06 |
| Action | Semi-automatic (gas-operated) |
| Barrel length | 24.0 in |
| Capacity | 8+1 |
| Weight | 9.5 lb |
| Introduced | 1936 |
About the M1 Garand
The M1 Garand became the U.S. service rifle in 1936, feeding eight rounds of .30-06 from an en bloc clip that ejects with a distinctive ping once the final round fires. The 24-inch barrel and gas operation made it the first semi-automatic rifle standard-issue for American infantry, and its reliability under field conditions set expectations for every service rifle that followed. Civilian life centers on marksmanship competitions, hunting, and preservation, with en bloc clips still available through the Civilian Marksmanship Program and secondary markets. Its weight steadies the rifle but rewards a deliberate shooting position.
Best ammo for the M1 Garand
Live picks from Top Ammo Supply — in-stock .30-06 ammunition, sorted by price per round. Prices and stock refresh throughout the day.
.30-06 training & range ammo
Full metal jacket and lead loads — the cheapest way to train.
FederalFEDERAL 30-06 Ammo SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND 150GR FMJ BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 200rd$307.79$1.539/rdFederalFEDERAL 30-06 Ammo SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND 150GR FMJ BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$32.39$1.619/rd.30-06 hunting loads
Soft point and expanding bullets for field use.
FiocchiFIOCCHI HYPERFORMANCE 30-06 AMMO 180GR SST BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$25.91$1.296/rd
HornadyHORNADY AMERICAN WHITETAIL TIPPED 30-06 AMMO 165GR SST BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$34.55$1.727/rd.30-06 match & precision loads
Match-grade projectiles for precision and competition.
FiocchiFIOCCHI HYPERFORMANCE 30-06 AMMO 180GR SST BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$25.91$1.296/rdHornadyHORNADY AMERICAN WHITETAIL TIPPED 30-06 AMMO 165GR SST BRASS CASED 20RD BOX 20rd$34.55$1.727/rdFull selection: Browse all .30-06 ammunition at Top Ammo Supply →
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