Having researched a bit on the Garand action, it seems that they are a bit sensitive to load/propellant type and bullet weight. I think they work well when converted to .308, which is what I would assume would be the case, but .30-06 is a pretty common civillian round here in the States.
You make sone very good points on optics, but I am assuming they are not available in real numbers except for M21's and the like.
I am assuming a few things for the scenario I had in mind:
1) Most of the party are experienced infantry vets returned from Europe with their basic weaponry.
2) The missions they will undertake are basic recon/light strike missions for MILGOV and will follow the usual routine for equipment and ammo loadout. The goal is to locate and harrass NA forces in a variety of CONUS locales.
3) Optics will not be available in any real numbers, although captured scoped rifles will be available from encounters. Two two-man scout/sniper teams will be available armed with M21's.
4) Ammunition will be reasonable...fire discipline and good judgement will be key.
5) Transport will be via horse/mule or light vehicle (jeep, M880, CUCV, perhaps civillian 4x4).
6) Support weapons will be somewhat limited to a handful of M203 or M79 and a M60 team.
The scenario I had considered from a weaponry standpoint is that at a MILGOV base the character group's CO is given some choices for small arms, including trading M16A2's for some M1 or M14 rifles. GL's are limited...and even if they weren't, you don't have the ability to carry a large quantity of grenades anyway.
Thanks for the tips and background information!
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