.458WM M1 Garand in action

[Zinz]

Many of you have likely seen the meme:

and maybe even read a little about the conversion:

OOOD: McCann Industries .458 Win Mag Garand

Back in early 2000’s, McCann Industries (known for their M1 Garand Gas Trap Adjuster) manufactured an M1 Garand in .458 Winchester Magnum.Not made anymore after the passing of McCann’s primary gunsmith, the rifles are a fine example of ingenuity and practicality applied to big-game hunting.At...

www.thefirearmblog.com

But here is everyone's favorite big bore YouTube goofball actually shooting one. It obviously needs to have the bugs worked out of it to be trusted as a DG rifle, but holy monkeys... what a hoot

Enjoy,

Ed Z

 

[Hunter4752001]

Back in the day there were a number of sambar hunters who used BAR s converted to 458 WM. I didn't hear of any reliability issues.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Seen these videos a few times. Having an M1 Garand in 30-06 makes me think it's lonely and needs a big brother in 458WM.

 

[LivingTheDream]

I want one of these so bad!

 

[Ridge Runner]

+1...just not in my budget right now. Maybe in three years.

Buuut...then again maybe money better spent on another hunt or multiple safaris.

 

[mark-hunter]

I have seen these videos, earlier.
I wonder if anybody ever took this beast for actual hunting?
I doubt this was ever taken to Africa.

But interesting piece, nonetheless, I see this mostly as collectible item.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I have seen these videos, earlier.
I wonder if anybody ever took this beast for actual hunting?
I doubt this was ever taken to Africa.

But interesting piece, nonetheless, I see this mostly as collectible item.

It may be a collectable. But damn straight if I find myself in possession of one it is getting equal range time.

Edit: Post Script: Definitely going to add a proper recoil pad to the buttstock.