08-24-2019, 07:02 PM
My High School JROTC days allowed me the experience of drilling with both the 1903 Springfield and the M1 Garand. Trust me, the 03's were way better balanced and much lighter, when it came to Drill & Ceremonies. On the range, the 03's were about even with the M1's. When I got to boot camp, the issued rifle was the M16A1, which I absolutely loved and from which I have never looked back. While I still may obtain a CMP Garand (if they are still available), I just don't have the fondness that Stanc does for those venerable .30's.
My 2nd most accurate rifle is a CZ550 in .308, having recently been demoted by the performance of one of my 6.5 Grendels. Both of these rifles are quite competitive at the local 1000 yard range. I can also say that I would MUCH rather hump an M4 or one of its variants over hill and dale than either the above mentioned wood and steel relics.
My 2nd most accurate rifle is a CZ550 in .308, having recently been demoted by the performance of one of my 6.5 Grendels. Both of these rifles are quite competitive at the local 1000 yard range. I can also say that I would MUCH rather hump an M4 or one of its variants over hill and dale than either the above mentioned wood and steel relics.
If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?