Do-man,
No problem,,,,,both the garands and the m1a are basically the same rifle, with the m1a the improved version.......I agree with gunmart that the m1a is a better buy. I wouldnt let the cost of magazines worry you yet....of course they will go up in price,,,,If you just purchase one a month it wont be that big a chunk out of your income.....just something to think about....also if you choose to go with a garand go to the cmp on the web or call them and see if they still have receivers for sale. the receiver I believe was around $250, a parts kit runs appx $170 and I havent priced barrels in 308 if that is what you want, U can call Gene Barnett in Nashville and ask what his cost for a 308 garand barrel would be and specify the countour, he makes competition stuff.Boyd bros. makes good wooden stocks for the garand and The Don Johnson of the url I posted above has the synthetic for $200...If you decide to do this and want someone to put it together, I will email a name and number to you of the man who builds champions choices' rifles......he went through my cmp garand and it shoots as good as their capable and he is reasonable and he is also located in Nashville.....either way you go, provides you with a servicable rifle......fubsy.