Slow Motion: M1 Thumb (Ouch!)
This video, featuring slow-motion footage from Reddit, demonstrates the common and painful "M1 Thumb" injury that can occur when operating the bolt on an M1 Garand rifle. The description provides detailed instructions on the correct technique to avoid this injury, emphasizing holding the bolt handle and pointing the thumb towards the muzzle. It also notes that similar injuries can happen with other rifles like the Ljungman and Hakim due to their unique action mechanisms.












