Buddy has a rifle...

 

It's a WWII military issued National Guard Bolt-Action Springfield 30.06, with a sling. Magazine takes 5 clipped rounds.... clip ejects when 5th round is recycled. There is no place to mount a scope.... iron sites only... and the

serial number / national guard stamping is quite faded.

 

Anyone have some available ammo he can use with the clips? He is not a resident of NJ. I'm looking to gift him some ammo so he can shoot his dad's gun. Even a link to the ammo online would be helpful.

 

Any other thoughts about the firearm are also welcome.

I think NickySantoro has some 30.06 available for sale. Send him a PM. You can find some of his posts in the Marketplace.

 

I keep about 200 rounds at home in en bloc clips for my Garand. There was a time where I had 3 spam cans but the stuff is getting scarce and expensive (Surplus Ball stuff).

Keep an eye on the CMP site. HXP 06 is coming in within a month or two. Unlike the Garand, the 03 can use any type of 30-06 without damaging the rifle. The down side is cost when using commercial ammo.