If anyone thinks the Garand is heavy, consider foot pounds of striking energy vs. weight of rifle. The M1 Garand fares a lot better than the AR15 in that comparison.
At Kent State University in Ohio, there is a modern art outdoor statue made out of 1/4 inch steel plate. At one place there is a hole right through it, made by a ball round from a Garand in 1970. Anyone wanna bet tht the AR15 mouse gun would do the same?
