Many think that the removable mag is an advantage but I think its just the opposite. The Garand fits me better, and I shoot it better. I would carry the Garand over the M1A (if forced to choose with only those two options) in a combat situation. While I wouldnt choose my M1 to go into a combat/SHTF scenario with, if I was forced to use the M1 I definitely wouldn't want to be on the recieving end if I was the opfor. If I top off the garand, I would reserve a leg pouch for the extra ammo and would only top off behind cover. It won't take very long to go through that much in a firefight. Being that a typical soldier may only carry 192 rds or so as a battle load out, leaving 16 or so rounds on the ground isn't going to help you very much if you start to run low. IF there is a very good supply chain to keep you supplied and is VERY reliable, then I'm with you but if you did this several times during a fire fight, you might leave a couple of clips worth of ammo on the ground. In a combat situation why worry about a few loose rounds and an enbloc clip? Thats what bandoliers full of ammo are for. I have never seen a picture of a WW2 soldier with a dump pouch. I have done this often at a dead run as a planned reload while moving to another position during a match. You "top off" by grasping the rifle in your weak hand with your thumb depressing the clip latch while you energetically pull the bolt handle back ejecting the clip and any remaining rounds. Try replacing a partial garand clip with a fresh one, and 30-06 rounds will be falling all over the place, I was reminded of this last weekend when I tried to do it *again* without success. I agree reloads with the garand are easier and faster for me. With the Garand, you have to shoot it empty and reload. Lull in fighting or about to make a move forward, put in a fresh mag with the M1A and save the partial mag. The reason for me is the inability to top off the Garand. If we're talking about going into "combat" with one or the other, i'd have to pick the M1A, even though I can't shoot mine well.
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