M1 Garand Speed Shooting

M1 Garand speed shooting with the legendary Jerry Miculek.

M1 Garand Specs:

  • Weight: 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg)
  • Length: 43.5 in (1,100 mm)
  • Barrel Length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
  • Cartridge:
    • .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm)
    • 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) (Used by the U.S. Navy and some commercial companies to modernize the M1 and increase performance)
  • Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
  • Muzzle Velocity: 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s)
  • Effective Range: 500 yd (457 m)
  • Feed System: 8-round “en bloc” clip internal magazine
  • Sights: Aperture rear sight, barleycorn-type front sight

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