Traditional Firepower in the Modern Age: The M1A Lineup
- Thread starter Mike H.
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ghosttwofive
Custom
DAMN! Those are super nice. Wow.
straydoglogic
Elite
The Scout or Socom is a bucket list item of mine. It's such a beautiful rifle, but I went with practicality first.
Side note, @hawkeye52 is that a Seabee hat you're wearing in your profile pic? If so, Hoorah Brother Bee!
Side note, @hawkeye52 is that a Seabee hat you're wearing in your profile pic? If so, Hoorah Brother Bee!
hawkeye52
Operator
was a Seabee twice, 71-75 as a CM3 with MCB 4. Then 81-97 as a UT retired as a UT1 in May 97
straydoglogic
Elite
Very nice. I was a BU from 02-2010 with NMCB-7 and PW in Sigonella, Sicily.
Snake45
Professional
I've never been able to afford a genuine SA M1A, but in the early '90 some stars aligned and I was just able to scratch up the whipout for a Polytech "M-14S." Here it is along with my recently purchased Springfield Armory M1A .22 air rifle, which I enjoy shooting in my basement, rain or shine!
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I was able to get a synthetic M1A awhile back. Its a tac driver. Works well on the hogs as well .
Keystone19250
SAINT
I wouldn’t mind picking up that synthetic stock assembly for my standard M1A just to keep the walnut stock in mint condition but I love the look of that rifle as it is. Draws a ton of attention at the range.
Keystone19250
SAINT
It depends on the M1A. With some good loads my Loaded PRE can get pretty close to 1 MOA over 5 shots. I'd be pretty upset to get 2-3 MOA, at least at the 500 yard range I frequent.
We used M14's for Drill and Ceremony when I was in the military. So I had always been partial to the platform for sentimental purposes. Bought the Scout Squad about three years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. Having leaned how to shoot on the M-4 platform, I was surprised to learn that I fell in love with the ergonomics of the M1A right out of the box. There is just something about the way it feels for my broad shouldered frame. I have found that this rifle is an absolute tack driver, and enjoy shooting it over my AR-15. Springfield is wise to keep this line going.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
My M1A shoots excellent groups. Far better than my FAL’s. Like I said earlier, FAL’s were never made for precision. Though my para FAL with a Steyr made barrel shoots 1” groups, which is the best I have seen. M1a still outshoots it though
hawkeye52
Operator
wish we had a 500 yd range around here, all the ones close to me are 200 yds. unless I could get on the base at Camp Lejeune there I think they have one that goes out to 1,000 yds
I also have one that reaches out to 1250 yards a couple hours away. I haven't been to that one yet.