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Springfield M1A

bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
are these rifles really worth the price? someone mentioned a problem with extracting cases earlier, i have seen this problem on another M1A, but it would easily extract, you just had to do it manually, the rifle was essentially brand new. on anther M1A i saw recently, it looked like the rounds were being fed too "high' they would run into the top of the receiver and hold the bolt open, i think it was factory 175gr or something like that. do these rifles just require alot of fine tuning? or are they very sensitive to ammo? or.....are they just junk?.... i dont think i have any use for a rifle that is that sensitive.
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    anyone have any thoughts of the M1A supermatch as a long range precision rifle? what about the caliber? 7.62x51. what about a scope?, should i go with the fixed 10x like the USMC M40A3 uses? or something else?
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Does anyone know of a manufacturer of a reduced pull trigger for the M1A or a gunshop that can do it?
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just tested my new/used Springfield M1A with Redfield scope, and am really dissapointed. The rifle LOOKS beautiful. Like a very professional job in making it.

    Even with a fairly wide variety of test loads and even some combined technologies Nosler bullets, the very best group I could get was about 1 1/4 inch at 100 yds.

    I have a --norinco--el cheapo M1A with match barrel that performs exactly the same. Is this really the best an M1A will do without going to the supermatch?

    My old M1 Garand gets 1" open sights.

    My rock river AR 15 gets 1/2". I wish they'd start making
    M1A's.

    This Springfield is a letdown. Especially at the price
    I paid. 1200.00

    Thinking to sell.
    Eric

    thats'me
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hey guys, this is Springfields modern version of the Garand right? Why is it chambered in 308 vs 30/06? I really like this/these rifles and was wondering if I were to buy the springfield could it be re chambered to 30/06? I've looked but I don't see the springfield listed or as available in 30/06 anywhere. I WILL own a Garand one day-probably a CMP, but I really want a new, me the first and forever owner-springfield too-I'd just prefer it in 30/06
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is the bore and chamber on a M1A chrome lined? I have checked the Springfield website, and have found no information.
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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ser number 112***

    Numbers on the bolt

    7790186
    SA CA4

    Can anybody tell me something about this rifle?

    Year made
    usgi bolt or not

    Thanks

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  • bingeebobbingeebob Member Posts: 1,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is there a book or web sit that tell me date of production?
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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are used regularly and the NATO 7.62x51 (.308) in Match loadings is more than up to the task.

    Scope wise a 10x will do it, but a little more magnification won't hurt.

    As for the scope mount don't use the Mickey Mouse single screw mount, use the G3.


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  • 1KYDSTR1KYDSTR Member Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are really EXCELLENT rifles but for ultra long range work I feel a bolt-gun is the way to go; more consistant shot to shot as there is little variance in the lock-up. At 100-300 yds. a 10,000th makes very little difference but at 1000 yds+ it begins to creep into contention! Still have to say the M1A Supermatch is an AWESOME gun and I would LOVE to have one! Whatever magnification scope you use (and I think the 10 would be sufficient) just make sure it's a fixed magnification!

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  • GPWEAPONGPWEAPON Member Posts: 549 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had a Super Match and ended up trading it in on a custom M1A with dual lugged reciever,Kreiger stainless and mcmillian stock. the Super match was not so super had to send it back for excesive headspace. never did shoot much better than 1 moa. Check around in the local High Power clubs there are often custom guns as the one I have with less than a three on the throat guage for under $1,500. not to mention you'd probably get to shoot it before you bought it. good to about 800 yds. I think the hot loads needed to get out to a thousand just beats the gun too much. Blew the bottom of the bolt out of one on a warm day in Colony P.A with 180's over 2520. [B)] I have a Pentax 6-24 30 mm on mine but have not yet got to tune the combo, looking to do some long range varmitin this summer, I'd have to give the thumbs down on the Springfield. [:(]
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