I know my gun cabinet would rebel if I try to stack a foreign made (Czech) rifle in it. Im a small framed woman and former Army brat who grew up shooting with my daddy back in the 80s. Youre either a spoiled millennial or a certified A-hole. Good review. Might as well have the best of both worlds. Needless to say, that was my LAST Springfield product, ever, and consequently, my dealer has a rack full of M1As not selling. Mag changes are a simple matter of nose-in-rock-back until you feel the magazine locking into place. But yeah, the shorter barrel is handy too. Just make sure instructions are left how to care for it, kids these days, hope my grandson enjoys it as much as i do one day. Mounted flip up iron sights and an EOtech XPS with a flip to side 3x magnifier, and a grip pod fore grip. The short barrel is threaded so it can accept standard AR muzzle devices (Standard A2 flash hider is included) as well as a suppressor if so desired. Basically, the M1A is the civilian version of the M14 designed by Springfield for the U.S. military. Shorter than the Scout Model, the barrel measures in at 16.25-inches. This helps combat the increase in felt recoil from the shortened barrel. You do not pay The rifle sports an 18-inch barrel, two-stage trigger, aperture adjustable iron sights, a standard box magazine, and gas piston-operated reliability in 7.62 NATO. Elevated features include a rear-lugged receiver and a 22-inch Douglas Premium, stainless steel or carbon steel, air-gauged, custom heavy match barrel with a 1:10-inch twist. The M1A Scout Squad rifle features a rugged rear sight that is easily adjustable for both windage and elevation without tools. A couple of comments: if you can operate a roll pin punch and 5 spare minutes, then you can upgrade to the Smith Enterprise bolt stop (35 well-spent dollars from Brownell's). " The M1A is designed and built to specifications to shoot standard factory military 7.62 NATO ammunition. A good price on a used sythentic stock Springfield M1A is $1200 bare bones with a single mag. There are multiple forums, groups, etc built around this rifle and to imply that suddenly (presumably because they didnt send someone a metal butt-plate) no one wants them anymore.. is beyond absurd. The lighter weight and shorter length make the Scout Squad model a great choice for longer, more strenuous hunting trips or other backcountry adventures where weight and space are at a premium. The rifle needed to be accurate with iron sights to 500 yards and powerful enough to take down large game animals for hunting or self-defense. Its good to go for both long distance accuracy and quick combat-style deployment. Since the auther mentioned it, IF hew did get one, where did he get one? One thing that sets the MVP Scout apart from other scout rifles is that it can accept both M1A and AR-10 magazines. That's hardly surprising given its stopgap nature. Ive taken mule deer and antelope with it and all have been one-shot DRT. Precision adjustable stock versions can be adjusted for a total length of between 45-inches and 46.25-inches. Guaranteed. And on second thought, maybe its a good thing that the Cuban revolutionary didnt have 7.62 caliber Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad. Anyways, thanks for the womans perspective Becky, Ill be passing that on to my girl since her moms not around anymore; but honey, you really should try to cut back on that three pack a day chain-smoking habit before it gets worse. The Springfield Armory M1A is a civilian version of the M14 rifle designed and manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. in 1974. I told this to Jeff Cooper years ago, and of course he wasnt pleased but I am right and he was wrong. Prepare for .308 Win they pretty much all come chambered for that cartridge. Nor will you realize the M1A Scouts true potential. Great review! Trijicon TA648RMR-308 ACOG/RMR sight combo. It doesnt need much, maybe a tritium front sight post and a proper flash suppressor. Its easy to mistake the M1As proprietary muzzle brake for a flash suppressoruntil you fire the weapon. If you have the money buy this rifle, it is fun to shoot and will be great hand me down to grandsons. Some will argue its a relic of the past and there are better systems out today for the money. When looking at capable 308 battle rifles, its hard to ignore the M1A line of rifles. Can anybody tell me how far out a scout squad is accurate? It is a joy to shoot and it is a tack driver with regard to accuracy. Now I have an m1a loaded. steel cased popped my extracterno fun in the field. With its 18-inch barrel and scout optics mount forward of the action, its a slightly handier version of the full size M1A: the darling of competitive shooters for generations. It is only available in one size and caliber. So we are in total agreement. The M1A Scout Squad model is a shortened version of the Standard Issue model, designed for and marketed towards law enforcement as a replacement for shotguns and an alternative to the AR-15. Scoot over AK. The Springfield Armory M1A-A1 Scout Squad takes the standard M1A concept and turns it into a much smaller and handier rifle with forward-mounted Picatinny rail, synthetic stock, and a recoil-reducing muzzle brake. Youre right though, that Scout size really does make this rifle alot easier to handle and carry in the field. With all of these advantages, its no surprise that the Springfield Armory M1A has experienced more than four decades of continuous production and is still going strong. . Were you Infantry? As far as scopes are concerned, I have never put any optics or scopes on it, the iron sights have suited me just fine, although one day I might like to try an Aimpoint. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. That solves a lot of the weaknesses inherent in the rails and scope mounts available for the M1A/M14 family. There is a picture of one mounted, but I didnt see the type. The Scout Squad features an 18-inch parkerized carbon steel barrel with a specialized muzzle brake. Longer wait, higher, forged quality/attention to detail, and a real investment BACKED with respect for the customer. I own a Polytech M14 type rifle with an 18 inch barrel. Eagle Mini-14 Tactical? the idea of putting a scope on a fighting rifle is retarded. First, with no illuminated system you cant use this rifle at night. I eventually was able to scratch together the cash for my own super-match M1A. SMITH ENTERPRISE -SPRINGFIELD M14 MUZZLE BRAKE 30 CALIBER 3. The medium bbl prevents many standard m1A or m14 accessories. .308 WIN MSRP $1,770 - $1,875 M1A Loaded Rifles A traditional M1A, loaded with all the features you want to take your rifle to the next level. All of this adds up an accurate rifle. Rear Sight: Military Aperture, Adjustable for Windage and Elevation In regards to the higher scope mount, people (generally) get better accuracy out of a rifle with a higher mounted scope. The M1A National Match model boasts a 22-inch, 6-groove National Match barrel with a 1:11 right-hand twist. I suppose this would be as good of a Zombie rifle as any! In todays world of impersonal, all Picatinny-rail covered, AR-based clones, this gun is a true beauty. Secondly, without adjustable knobs, you have to site in at a fixed distance, say at 100 yards, which limits you to hit at 300 yards, and with a600 yard 308 cartridge? Hey, if any of you that arent happy with your scout are interested in traing let me know. Historic firearm lovers as well as former servicemen who carried either of those two rifles will dig the familiarity. Its accuracy for long range shots is undisputed. Your backpack is hefty. By holding your head as vertical as comfortably possible, and pressing your jaw bone into the side of the buttstock will make longer distance accuracy easier. Springfields response? The concept of the scout rifle was developed by recognized gun expert, the late Lt. Col Jeff Cooper. You could not give them to me. The M1A was designed by Elmer C. Ballance of the Springfield Armory Inc., in 1974. Check. If thats not for you, you can easily lift it a bit with a riser. Thats it, Im selling mine. All Deals; Today; . These iron sights are THE BEST of ANY mass-produced rifle Ive seen. AM LOOKING FOR A M1A1 SQUAD SCOUT IN GOOD SHAPE RESONABLY PRICED IF ANY ONE KNOWS OF ANY? If you opt for the precision adjustable stock in either caliber, you can choose between a black composite stock or a flat dark earth composite stock. With Hornady (American Gunner) 155gr BTHPs itll easily shoot to 1.5 MOA, making it, comfortably, a 400-yard rifle. She has an extensive linguistics and writing background, and has written for everyone from Allstate to celebrity plastic surgeons. Most had multiple tours. It has a 22-inch, 6-groove parkerized carbon steel with a 1:11 right-hand twist. We FIRST use the metal buttplates we have to make NEW rifles and if we have any left over, we MIGHT offer them for sale, so you are SOL, customer. I settled on a Vortex Optics Viper PST GEN II 3-1544 optic with the EBR-7C MRAD reticle to mount on the Scout Squad for this review. I've always been a fan of the M14 and its civilian variants. Great Review. NM sights. Theres just the right amount of take-up before you slam into a crisp, predictable five-pound break. Nuff said! All in, it keeps your optic pretty low. I havent scoped any of them but I am considering mounting a Mark 4 on the 22 and an Eotech on the 16..Im happy with the irons on the 18 . Whoa, This sounds like my kinda gal, .45s and M1As! Barrel: 16.1 in. The M8/T-1 combo is sweet! There are a number of differences between this older-style rifle compared to a modern AR-style rifle. Fast, light, operable. Of course the major difference is the select fire system, which enabled the M14 to function in a fully automatic mode. It wasnt until I started to really think about it that I truly realized just how soft shooting this variation of the M1A really is. The gas block distance from the handguard looks shorter (angle of the pic? American eagle 168gr. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, Best Springfield Armory M1A Models [Ultimate Guide]. It is only available in one size and one caliber. The Scout Squad model measures 4-inches shorter than the Standard Issue, with an 18-inch barrel. Designed for quick snap shots at a target, the Scout Squad is packed with all the standard features that make the M1A great, plus new features like a specially designed muzzle brake to help tame recoil. It does, however, reduce muzzle jump. Additionally, the M1A comes chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO), one of the most popular long-distance and hunting rounds in the United States. The M1A SOCOM 16 model is a modernized take on the M1A. M1A 15-Round Magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 WIN) / 6.5 Creedmoor. They also have the same operating rod and rotating bolt. I'm a patient man. The .308 round (7.6251) is a legit big boy round. Added an SEI castle nut adapter to allow me to mount a Battle Comp compensator. M1As are used to shoot at targets at 600 meters using open sights. If youre looking at one or on the fence about purchasing one, I would say absolutely get one. Beautiful gun. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began manufacturing their own. I like it a lot because I can carry it in the house without hitting the wifes nice stuff. The M1A line has had various models throughout the years, but as a whole, has been a real contender in the 308 market for as long as I can remember. Barrel: 18, 6-Groove, 1:11 Right Hand Twist, Parkerized Its a battle rifle and an expensive one at that. The original Scout Rifle, the Steyr Scout has all the features Cooper wanted. Joe, The Springfield Armory M1A-A1 Scout Squad takes the standard M1A concept and turns it into a much smaller and handier rifle with forward-mounted Picatinny rail, synthetic stock, and a recoil-reducing muzzle brake. Rather annoying after a long shooting session. He would have loved the Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad rifle. Dont expect ANYTHING anymore from Springfield Armory. But first, lets talk about what you should expect from all Springfield Armory M1A models. Yes, but they have been back in sevice for three. The barrel, available in two different lengths and in either stainless steel or blued, is cold hammer forged for improved accuracy and longer life. If I could only own one rifle, this would be it. OK, maybe not so much the Norton. Its a nominal 1-1.5 MOA if I do my part.. Captain John will review the $1800 ArmaLite AR-10 next week. That said, its important to notenot all M1As are the same as there are eight available models: Each designed for different purposes with its own advantages. I have fired 2 rounds out of my m1a and love it already. The Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad gas-operated rifle tames the recoil of the 7.62 cartridge to a positively manageable level. I am presently putting together a functional spec for an M1A Scout Squad rifle. Editors Note: This excerpt is from Modern Survival Guns: The Complete Preppers' Guide to Dealing with Everyday Threats, available now at GunDigestStore.com. With a good cheek weld when shooting with iron sights, the knuckle on my thumb wrapped around the upper portion of the pistol grip cutout on the stock comes back and hits the my nose. For Loaded models chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, only a black composite fixed stock is available. I like a Leatherwood LER2732. Stag Arms Model 2 AR-15. The military has finally realized their mistake to change battle rifles in the middle of a war. After buying/collecting over 15 SA .45s of various types, and 4 m1As I had the audacity to call them and ask if they could supply me with a metal buttplate for my Scout. Biggest issue with me is the stock. As for your dealer having a rack full of M1As not selling.. you are clearly showing the true purpose of your review with that statement. For the younger crowd, it may be an adjustment from AR-style rifles but its fairly easy to master with a bit of practice. I wouldnt hold that against Sringfield. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. The safety is located in the trigger guard with a simple push forward to disengage with one finger. (barrel warp). Trigger: 2 Stage Military Trigger, 5-6 lbs. Over the course of the class, the M1A Scout Squad digested nearly 600 rounds of military ammo. Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: M1A Scout Squad SKU: AA9112 Caliber: .308 Win (7.62x51mm NATO) Capacity: 10 Rounds Barrel Length: 18" Carbon Steel, 1:11 .Click for more info Seller: Elk County Ammo and Arms Area Code: 814 1,699.99 NEW THIS WEEK! I have the Standard. I believe to make it NY compliant ie: no thread barrel they had to relocate the front site. Weight: 7.8 lbs. M1As are one of the most popular and respected battle rifles in history. [SHOT 2022] Zastavas in .308 Win: M77 Semi-Auto and M07-AS Bolt-Action Rifles, NEW Daniel Defense DD5 308 Short Barrel Rifle, Dark Storm Industries DS-25 Typhoon Lightweight .308 Win Rifles. Just sayin. Stripped the thing down to the reciever and built it into a scout with a 18" Kreiger barrel, TRW oprod, TRW bolt. The specifications for military ammunition include harder primers to withstand slight indentation from the firing pin when the bolt chambers a cartridge. You have entered an incorrect email address! I bought an aluminum hand-guard from Leepers to mount a pistol scope on the barrel. And common fiscal sense entered my head and said wait a little longer. After punishing this rifle beyond the limits? My thoughts at this point are as follows: gear. I know there are a lot of purists out there, but this mod takes the M1A to a whole new level! Well, almost. Springfield Armory's M21 is the civilian counterpart of the Army's M21 Sniper Rifle. I have been loading 100 gr bullets for it recently, and it functions very nicely, no cycling problems yet. My eyes are too old for iron sights. Firing it in full auto was a little iffy, hard to keep on target, but it was a lot of fun. [Ed: unless it is.] Like the watch and the bike, its a high-quality heavyweight; a well-crafted precision instrument whose durability inspires confidence. Basically, it shoots a powerful round, 7.62 NATO/.308 Win., a very long way. Unfortunately, for shooters either side of you, the muzzle brake also acts as a mild blast-enhancer. But the barrel is only available in carbon steel. What is your decision making process for choosing one over the other. Its the rifles first major ergonomic faux pas; good luck finding and operating the small release under stress. Springfield M1A Scout $1,679.99 Cabelas.com Springfield M1A Scout $1,686.67 Guns.com, SPECIFICATIONS: Springfield M1A Scout Squad Caliber: .308 Win. Even at extended distances of 400 yards and more, the rifle was more than capable of easily making the hits. After all, he was building the rifle in his mind from scratch, so anything is possible. You see our local dealer orders them with the synthetic stock and big rubber butt to save a few bucks figuring the buyers will customize anyway. Just recently graduated a FrontSight 4 day practical rifle course with it. Loading magazines into the M1A is a fairly simple process of inserting the front of the magazine first and then rocking the magazine back. Performed like a dream. Overall Length: 40.5 in. Good review. Precision Armament Hypertap Muzzle Brake 4. ZERO regrets too. No scope, no add ons. Che Guevara wore a Rolex GMT Master? When your head is tilted, your brain thinks there is a imbalance, and your accuracy & precision subconsciously suffers. The only thing I havent done is to go out on the receiving end and hear its bark. After all, the average American gun owner isnt using it for jungle combat. The Standard M1A is the civilian legal version of the original United States Armed Services rifle. If you happen to own the M14DC sound suppressor you will need to use the DC Vortex and GLFS-D/H-18 from SEI. Like I said earlier, the 2 stage trigger on my M1A is a match-grade trigger that comes standard from Springfield. Youve probably heard that the Springfield Armory M1A is to the M14 as the AR-15 is to the M16. was used in combination with the M14 by snipers in Viet Nam with excellent results. I hope to see more of your writing style in the future. There are, however, a few important differences: Selector switch cutout in M1A stock manufactured in 1997 Early M1A receivers were made from surplus M14 receiver blanks, current M1A receivers are made from precision investment cast AISI 8620 alloy steel. The trigger pull is user adjustable from 3 to 7 pounds, the bolt handle is oversized for easier use, and the synthetic stock includes side rails for mounting accessories. And they saw only a relatively small amount of actual combat. I have had both loaded M1A and a scout squad, both have pros and cons. Some things that I have learned over the years: The bolt catch / release issue is solved by installing the SEI M14 Extended Bolt Stop/Release. But thats enough about similarities. They key to any modern Savage rifle is the AccuTrigger, which allows you to adjust the trigger pull for increased comfort and accuracy. Its more gun than anyone human needs as is. I have this gun stock and love it. And rifles have heft. Since I decided to go this route, I made a makeshift cheek riser until I can pick up a McMillan stock. Weight: 6.6 lbs. Reliability * * * * Its a solid scope, and the variable 2x to 7x option makes it more versatile. Original M1As were once even made from surplus M14 parts, though Springfield has long since run out. Buldog bull pup stock, which shortened the whole rifle by 12, while allowing me to keep an 18 barrel, and moved the balance point over the pistol grip. The M8 keeps optics low (no cheek riser needed) and it allows you to co-witness the iron sights through low sitting Aimpoint red dot optics. Im active on Instagram on @fridgeoperator. Gun Review: Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad, NRA Smoking Gun on National Parks Rifle Regs, Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, Get Ready for the Invasion of Canadian Feral Super Pigs, http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac160/The_H2O_, http://www.fredsm14stocks.com/catalog/parts.asp. HUH? The standard has a military aperture open .069 with MOA for windage and elevation. Jeff Cooper might have liked the forward mount, but the weight of even an 18"-barreled M1A is well beyond the 3 kg max that Cooper specified for a true scout rifle. Springfield Armory MA9102 M1A Standard Semi-Auto .308 22" 10+1 American Walnut Stock Black Parkerized 8 Reviews Your Price: $1,699.99 In stock (Only 6 left!) Lets take a closer look at the Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad Rifle. Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. I found a "standard" model for $1800 flat but was wondering if anyone knew of anyone online shops who might or have the scout model available/or may In the future. Compare specifications of Springfield M1A Scout Squad 308/7.62x51mm AA9120 and Palmetto State Armory Gen2 PA10 308/7.62x51mm 516446357. This particular rifle seemed to like the Federal a bit more with an average group size at 100 yards of 1.25-1.4. Otherwise this is a turd design as is the Scout concept anyway. I have an M1A Scout Squad, which I purchased new in 2009. I laughed at the name,then looked into the concept and now own one. The M14, by contrast, has quite usable controls in a slim, ergonomic platform. Chambered in 308 WIN or 6.5 Creedmoor, the M1A series includes the SOCUM, Scout Squad, Standard Issue, Loaded, National Match, and Super Match, all delivering the military-grade performance you require in hunting or sport shooting engagements. M1A Scout Squad: One of the more popular models in the M1A line, the M1A Scout Squad offers a balance between the smaller SOCOM model and full-size M1A Loaded. Savage 775A 16 GA. Springfield Loaded 1911 .45. Notify Me When Available. In addition, the M1A Loaded model is the only one of the Springfield Armory M1A lineup thats available in 6.5 Creedmoor, as well as .308 Win. I had a scout 16 and in a stupid moment sold it, now I am replacing it with the scout squad. Overall Length: 37.5 in. 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