I just learned that I can "check-out" an M1 Garand from the Rifle & Pstol club I belong to! I can check it out for 30 days, FREE OF CHARGE, I just have to return it cleaned.
They even give you an instructional video detailing takedown, cleaning, and re-assembly. I can purchase "club-ammo" for this at the rate of $.50 p/round.
The question is NOT whether or not to take advantage of this opportunity, but rather what can I expect?
If I want to stretch it out, what kind of effective range can I get?
The club has a range out to 300 yards. I imagine the "check-out" will be iron sights only. Is 300 yards enough to play with, or do I need to take this to Bass & Buck, where I can reach out a little farther?
They even give you an instructional video detailing takedown, cleaning, and re-assembly. I can purchase "club-ammo" for this at the rate of $.50 p/round.
The question is NOT whether or not to take advantage of this opportunity, but rather what can I expect?
If I want to stretch it out, what kind of effective range can I get?
The club has a range out to 300 yards. I imagine the "check-out" will be iron sights only. Is 300 yards enough to play with, or do I need to take this to Bass & Buck, where I can reach out a little farther?