M14 Forum

Ole Silver · January 21st, 2012, 01:49 PM

Good Day,

I have always been a M14/M1Anut and have been thinking about a M1A scout build.

I have been biten by the M1 bug and wonder what anyone can give me for feefback on the M1 tanker.

There is an auction out on GB. Auction # 270242315

I am thinking that a tanker would be a nice alternative to the M1A scout. I lived in Colorado for several years and am planning on retiring there in about 5 years give or take.

I lived therefor about 10 years and had several occasions where I was between 40 & 100 or so yards from really big bull & cow elk and just want to have the right rifle with me when I retire.

To me, the GB auction tanker looks very sweet but I don't know enough about the M1 to make an educated decision.

I like the 30.06 potential, not to mention that the tanker just looks freakin great.

I just don't want to tell my wife that I'm building another M1A & I've got a bunch of old 40's mil .06 brass that I would love to bring to life.

Brothers, tell me what you think of the tanker.

Thanks,

Ole Silver

bustedknuckles · January 21st, 2012, 02:10 PM

yes sir that one on gb looks great! tiger striped, lmr barrels are prolly the best for accuracy, very low serial #, nm parts, fulton, tight muzzle, i like everything about it. price aint bad. i live in ohio but have hunted elk in colorado 7 trips 1 bull, a 4x4, i wish i could say i gotem with my sa garand. good luck!

huntinghawk · January 21st, 2012, 02:24 PM

Keep in mind that the M1 replaced the 1903 so had to maintain that 1,000yd accuracy that the 1903 had. Not needing that range a shorty is great. I have two but elected to go with 7.62 to be able to use the same ammo as my M1As.

HH

Ole Silver · January 21st, 2012, 03:08 PM

Huntinghawk,

I'm there with you brother.

I've got a nice 1990 SA M1A, highly modified and in a JAE gen2 that shoots impressively.

Also have two Savage bolts, 10PC & 10FCP that are very nice & shoot the lights out.

I want something different and already roll ammo for my friends for 30.06 & they say they won't ever buy another factory round as long as I'm still kickin & rolling..

I like the .06 and think the M1 tanker is a good alternative to the M1A scout.

Do you have an opinion of Tanker that is up on GB?

Thanks for the reply.

Thanks,

Ole Silver

Ole Silver · January 21st, 2012, 03:16 PM

Bustedknuckles,

That's a pretty hefty piece of change to spend and I want to make sure that if I spring for it that I will get my money's worth.

Thank You for the reply Brother.

Ole Silver

huntinghawk · January 21st, 2012, 03:31 PM

With a pic you only get the cosmetics of the gun. Function is more important. So really hard to say anything about a pic except it pretty ot ugly.
So no, I don't have an opinion on anything of GB.

The last one I had built was a CMP rack grade. Rack grade means shot out barrel so perfect canidate for changing out the barrel with a shorty.

And have another with all the parts & side folding stock. Just have to save up the money to have it built.

Only time you "might" be outgunned with a M1 is if you are doing spray & pray.

HH

bd111 · January 21st, 2012, 03:48 PM

I like mine. It's .30-06. Tim Shufflin will build you a good Tanker if you don't get the one on GB.

Gman56 · January 21st, 2012, 04:07 PM

I would go with a 308 tanker. Reason bieng is I had one in 30-06 the muzzle blast is terrible just like the reports on the t-26 stated!I have a tanker in 308 it is a handy weapon.Short and sweet!Carrys like an ak but a hell of alot better weapon!

Ole Silver · January 21st, 2012, 04:19 PM

Thanks Everyone,

I let the auction slide by.

BD111 - Tim Shuffin, how do I get in touch with him?

I just Love this forum.

Thanks Again Brothers.

Ole Silver

huntinghawk · January 21st, 2012, 04:19 PM

Being 7.62 or 30/06, both handle alot better with a muzzle brake.

HH

CAVman · January 21st, 2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntinghawk

Being 7.62 or 30/06, both handle alot better with a muzzle brake.

HH

Do you favor one in particular for the Tanker?

Thanks,

CAVman in WYoming

huntinghawk · January 21st, 2012, 05:35 PM

Check Brownells for muzzle brakes.

HH

Ole Silver · January 21st, 2012, 06:14 PM

I also shoot & reload .338 Lapua Mag.

That is my ridgetop to ridgetop heavy hunter.

I'm used to the blast & push, but thanks for the heads up.

My left shoulder is wasted but my right is good to go.

Ear plugs & muffs are saving what hearing I have left.

I just think that tanker is nice in .06

Thanks,

Ole Silver

CAVman · January 22nd, 2012, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntinghawk

Check Brownells for muzzle brakes.

HH

Thanks...

I do have a number of muzzle brakes on rifles...

I was just hoping for a 'this one is the best one I have found for the .308 Tanker Garand' recommendation...

CAVman in WYoming

Sailormilan2 · January 22nd, 2012, 06:17 AM

Stick with 308 and don't use a muzzle brake. Short barrel makes them loud enough as it is, and a muzzle brake only makes it worse. Use a flash supressor. I shortened a T-37 Pronged Garand Flash suppressor for my 308. It works well, and reduces the flash to smaller than that of my 4" barreled .357 Mag.