[norton]

How about a modified M1 with a magazine and a 30-06 round?

That would be...an M14.

[TexasRedeye]

How about a modified M1 with a magazine and a 30-06 round?

That would be...an M14.

Exactly! That is exactly what an M14 was to meant be. Shorter action, full auto fire capability, lighter weight, quick change 20 round magazine, basically the same ballistics. In other words - a modified M1 Garand and a BAR/Garand combo.