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Get an adjustable gas plug, manufactured by either Schuster or McCann Industries, from Brownell's or Midway. Install and adjust as per the instructions with the ammo you want to use, and you're good to go with any commercial ammo except for the light magnum stuff. Note that with the adjustable gas port fully open, the Garand works as a single shot rifle.
As to the choice of bullets, I don't use soft points as the soft points tend to deform as they cycle into the chamber. That said, FMJ ammo is inappropriate for hunting so you may want to use the Garand in single shot mode with appropriate hunting bullets.
ChrisB and Emcon5 are correct in noting the sensitivity of the Garand action to the pressure curve generated by the propellant used in the cartridge used. The rifle action was designed to work properly with M1 and, later, M2 Ball .30-06 ammunition. M2 Ball is still available from the CMP and, as noted, Hornady produces match loads for the Garand. If you reload, the Hornady manual has loads specifically developed for the Garand.
Good luck, and shoot safely,
FH
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