M1 Garand in .303 ? June,2012

Heres a few questions that I hope those more knowledgeabe about the workings of an M1 may be able to answer.

Could the Garand have been produced in .303 calibre for the British and commonwealth forces and how difficult is it technically to do bearing in mind that the .303 is a rimmed cartridge of smaller dimensions than the rimless 30-06 ? Was it radically more difficult to produce than a standard bold action rife ?

Would it have been possible for the Canadians to have licenced produce a .303 Garand and help replace LE for both Canadian and UK forces in ETO ?

Were rounds ever issued "loose" to troops for assembly into clips or were clips always factory loaded ?
M1 Garand in .303 ?

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