The first rifle I ever shot other than a .22 rimfire was the M1 Garand. This was in March of 1956. I turned 18 on the 13th, a Tuesday, this was likely 4 days later on the 17th, but not certain now. Great Rifle.

We shot 100 yds standing, 200 yds sitting or kneeling & 300 yds prone. I got a good position on the 300 yds prone & that ole M1 would fall right back on target so I made my best score there.

Miller/TN
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