Descended from the M14 rifle, the M1A™ is a civilian-legal semi-auto version of that revered U.S. Military rifle that dominates the competition fields — and the heart of America.
Is an M1A a good gun?
It is accurate, offers fast follow-up shots, it is extremely reliable, and it takes optics relatively easily. The M1A Standard from Springfield is a reproduction of that classic M14 rifle retrofitted for civilian use. The Standard comes chambered . 308 Win. or 7.62 NATO.21 may 2021
Can you hunt with an M1A?
The M1A 308 will work for hunting, but you can get a very good bolt action with what I consider an ideal 20 inch barrel that will be 2/3 the weight, have an infinitely better trigger, and shoot groups half the size, for half the price, with a decent scope.30 oct 2020
Is the Springfield M1A considered an assault rifle?
The M1A is a semi-auto rifle, hence labeled "assault rifle". The Remington 700 is a bolt action rifle... therefore NOT labeled a "assault rifle".9 abr 2013
Is the M1A Scout worth it?
In short, the gun is exactly as accurate as you are. The M1A is a true thing of beauty. It's durable, accurate, and reliable — exactly what you want in a rifle, no matter where you are. It'll look great as part of your collection, but it'll perform as part of your life.23 ago 2020
How far can an M1A Scout shoot?
The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range. The bullet I'm using is the Sierra 168 hpbt MatchKing at 2800 fps muzzle velocity from a Fulton Armory Peerless grade M1A. Apparently the bullet starts to yaw as it goes subsonic which has a negative effect on accuracy.
What 308 rifle does the military use?
The M40A5 is the latest in a long line of M40 sniper rifles used by the U.S. Marine Corps. The M40 series is a highly modified Remington 700 hunting rifle, chambered in . 308 Winchester/7.62x51mm NATO.11 mar 2018