M1 bayonets
Can't help you on the hunting loads, but know a thing or two about bayonets.
The first bayonet used was the 16" M1905, which was used on the Springfield, as well. It was used during the first half of the war and substitute standard after that. Some M1905s were from WWI and before, others were WWII-built during 1942-43.
The 10" M1 (the bayonet, not the rifle) was used during the last half of the WWII and all of Korea. Many were cut-down M1905s.
The M5 was introduced post-Korean War and is distinctive, because it has no barrel "ring" and fits on the gas cylinder screw.
There are Korean 6" bayonets that are cut-down M1s (as I understand it, they were cut-down to fit in the M1 carbine bayonet scabbard). This variant is not original to any US M1.
The M5s are relatively cheap - seen them as low as $30.00 or so. The M1 will set you back (depending on condition and maker) from $60.00-150.00; the M1905 will be AT LEAST $200, unless you come across a good deal - again, a lot depends on condition and maker, scabbard, etc.
HTH
Can't help you on the hunting loads, but know a thing or two about bayonets.
The first bayonet used was the 16" M1905, which was used on the Springfield, as well. It was used during the first half of the war and substitute standard after that. Some M1905s were from WWI and before, others were WWII-built during 1942-43.
The 10" M1 (the bayonet, not the rifle) was used during the last half of the WWII and all of Korea. Many were cut-down M1905s.
The M5 was introduced post-Korean War and is distinctive, because it has no barrel "ring" and fits on the gas cylinder screw.
There are Korean 6" bayonets that are cut-down M1s (as I understand it, they were cut-down to fit in the M1 carbine bayonet scabbard). This variant is not original to any US M1.
The M5s are relatively cheap - seen them as low as $30.00 or so. The M1 will set you back (depending on condition and maker) from $60.00-150.00; the M1905 will be AT LEAST $200, unless you come across a good deal - again, a lot depends on condition and maker, scabbard, etc.
HTH