When I went in the navy in 1968 were were issued the match grade 308 M1's. Shot them for 4 years qualifying expert each year until I transferred. We had M1's on the ship, but I don't remember if they were 308 or 30.06.
The 308 were great rifles and I wish I had one now.
Ours aboard ship were 308, that was 70 - 73. The jars had M14's, the CO's guard had a 45.
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