Since the CMP is out of the special grade Garands in .30-06 (now that I have saved enough to buy one) my choices are either a service grade in .30-06 or a special grade in .308. So my questions are:
Will the Garand safely shoot 7.62 military ball ammo? I have a good supply of match .308 but am not sure about military ball 7.62.
Will the 7.62 ammo cause more wear or stress on the action than .30-06?
Is there any noticeable recoil difference? I am likely to have a shoulder joint replaced in the near future plus with luck my wife might like to shoot the Garand too. Really, I hope she will like the rifle.
Basically I am interested in your experience with a .308 Garand. Pros and cons please.
Thank you for your time.
Chill45100