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Grapeshot · January 31, 2001, 01:06 PM

I find myself wanting a nice semi-automatic .30/06 for hunting and general purpose use, but can't decide between these 2 rifles.

I know the Garand is heavier, but I shot one not long ago, and, well I'm in love! Oh the history of it, the inexpensive stripper clips ...

My problem is that because of poor vision, I require scopes on all of my rifles. I know the BAR is more easily scoped, but it can't be as sturdy and the freakin' magazines are like 35 bucks a piece ...

So is it possible to scope a Garand? If not, looks like I'm stuck with the BAR ...

January 31, 2001, 01:06 PM	#1
Grapeshot Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2000 Location: WV Posts: 351	I find myself wanting a nice semi-automatic .30/06 for hunting and general purpose use, but can't decide between these 2 rifles. I know the Garand is heavier, but I shot one not long ago, and, well I'm in love! Oh the history of it, the inexpensive stripper clips ... My problem is that because of poor vision, I require scopes on all of my rifles. I know the BAR is more easily scoped, but it can't be as sturdy and the freakin' magazines are like 35 bucks a piece ... So is it possible to scope a Garand? If not, looks like I'm stuck with the BAR ...