M1A Deal Of The Day: Springfield M1A Fiberglass Rifle Stock With Recoil Pad

M1A Deal of the day is something that I will implement from now on here on M1ARifles.com. I will find the hottest M1A Rifle related deals on the net. These deals will be sourced from various sites like ebay, amazon, gun broker and more. All will be related to the M14/M1A. Items to be included will be M1A rifle stocks, slings, rifle scopes, rangefinders, cheek pads, bipods and more.

M1A Deal Of The Day: Springfield M1A Fiberglass Rifle Stock With Recoil Pad

I was browsing through ebay and found this beauty. A Springfield M1A Fiberglass Rifle Stock With Recoil Pad. Here is what the description has to say about this m1a stock.

Up for auction is a rifle stock for the Springfield Armory M1A sporting rifle a rifle that is legally sold in all 50 states and is not a banned rifle under e bay guidelines.

This stock was taken off a new rifle the owner went with a McMillan stock and did not want this.

It has the factory recoil pad and is black it has checkering on the rear and forearm area unlike the USGI issue Viet Nam fiberglass stocks.

Both sling swivels are included and this does not require the metal liner as does the wood stock.

No foreign sales please do not ask.

Thanks for looking and good luck bidders

Click Here to go to auction

The Bidding Started at $0.01

and is currently at only $10.50 with 2 bids. Hurry and jump on it before someone else runs away with this steal of a deal!

Click here to be taken to the auction.

Results For New BSA Red Dot RD30 Scope

Hey everyone!

Ok, hopefully we can find a new home for this BSA Red Dot Scope. I have randomly selected a new winner from the m1a rifles newsletter list.

The new winner of the BSA Red Dot Scope is  Alan Anderson!!

Congrats to Alan for winning a New BSA Red Dot Scope.

Alan now has 3 days to claim the prize by contacting us via our contact page or by replying to our email. If Alan does not claim the prize within 3 days we will then select another winner from the m1a rifles newsletter.

If you haven't done so already, be sure to sign up for the m1a rifles newsletter now!

M1A Rifles Contest – September’s BSA Red Dot Scope Prize Not Claimed

Hey Everyone. I wanted to get this post out today to let you guys know that last month's prize was not claimed. The winner never contacted me.

So this means I will select at random another winner from the M1A newsletter subscriber list for September's prize. I will be selecting and posting the winner Saturday October 24th,  around 1pm PST. Be sure to check back here and keep an eye out for a newsletter email.

Good luck to all!! Remember this is for the BSA Red Dot RD30 scope.

September’s BSA Red Dot Winner

September's BSA Red Dot Sight RD30 with sun shade winning results!

Congrats to September's newsletter winner, Griff Thomas!

Griff Thomas is our newsletter subscriber who was selected at random for our September prize which was a New Free BSA Red Dot Scope RD30 with sun shade.

An email was sent to Griff Requesting shipping information. Griff, you have three days to contact us with your shipping information. If we don't hear from Griff within three days then, we will select another M1A Newsletter subscriber as September's winner.

If you haven't done so already, sign up for the M1A newsletter NOW!! You're not going to want to miss next month's prize!!!

August Rifle Scope Winner!

Congratulations to our newsletter subscriber, Matthew! He just won a new Nikon Prostaff 3-9X40 rifle scope. His email was selected at random during our monthly raffle.

Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter for a chance to win next month's prize which is a new BSA RD30 Red Dot Scope.

Please continue to check M1Arifles.com for any updates and upcoming contests.

The Best Ammunition to Buy For Your M1A Rifle

Anyone who is serious about shooting knows that your choice of ammunition is important, whether it’s in a hunting or competition scenario. While your choice of weapon is the primary concern, ammo is definitely a factor and can make a difference in the health of a firearm and in terms of accuracy. A gun as well made as the M1A rifle deserves to have some good quality ammunition fed into it. So how do you know what type of ammo you should use with your rifle?

Well, first off you have to know what size of ammo that you need. The M1A is designed to use ammunition of 7.62x51mm NATO standard. It can also use .308 Winchester ammo, since the two types are essentially the same. Note that you should not just assume any ammo that says “7.62” is going to work for you. There are 7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mm, which are used for other types of weapons. Also, .308 magnum rounds are different from .308 Winchester, and won’t work in the M1A.

Once you’re sure you’ve got ammo that will work with you M1A, then you need to figure out what you’re going to be using the weapon for. If you’re just going to the firing range to unload some rounds, then you’re probably not overly concerned about pinpoint accuracy. However, if you’re going hunting for small game or you’re target shooting in a competition setting, then you may want some top-quality ammo that will give you better accuracy.

When accuracy is the concern, then you have to consider the grain of the bullet. Grain is a type of measurement used for bullets. The larger the grain, the heavier the bullet is. Bullets that are too light are more susceptible to factors such as wind, while bullets that are too heavy are pulled more by gravity, and will be pulled to the ground faster. The M1A can use any grain from 147 to 180.

It’s not a huge issue for relatively short-range shooting or shooting at large targets; so casual shooters can safely ignore grain as long as they’re within the right range. For tournament level shooters, Springfield Armory recommends 168-grain bullets manufactured by a match grade ammo company. 168-grain is also recommend for deer hunting, but a larger grain is better for bigger game, such as moose.

Another consideration is the actual type of bullet casing. Hollow point rounds are known for their improved accuracy, and many hunters also recommend them because they can cause quick and humane kills. The other common option is full metal jacket ammunition, the main advantage of which is that it has less chance of misfiring. The relatively new ballistic tip ammo attempts to combine the advantages of both, but is more expensive.

Finally, for the health of your firearm, it’s important not to use soft-tipped bullets. The problem is that the soft parts get shaved off the bullets and end up in the gun’s inner workings, and this can then jam up the whole gun. Stick to using bullets that are standard full metal jacket, hollow point, or ballistic tip.

• Any grain from 147 to 180 is usable.

• 168 grain is recommended for best accuracy

• Use FMJ, HP, or “ballistic tip” type rounds (Hsoi: i.e. plastic tiped bullets; note that the term "Ballistic Tip" is a registered trademark of Nosler, so it shouldn't be used as a generic term for "plastic tipped" bullets)

• Avoid soft points. The lead can shave and wind up down in the action and jam it up.

• Avoid steel-cased ammo (not necessarily SAAMI spec)

• Avoid Hornady TAP (not sure why this)

• Avoid Cavim ammo as it’s not very accurate and varies in size

For hunting

• Winchester Silver Tip is OK to use (I'm not sure if they differentiate between Winchester Super-X Silvertip and Winchester Supreme Ballistic Silvertip, and/or if it matters. The Silvertip is an aluminum cap whereas the Ballstic Silvertip is a polycarbonate tip. Don't know if it matters, and it probably doesn't.)

• Hornady Ballistic Tip (technically Nosler makes Ballistic Tip, as it's their registered trademark. Are they meaning A-Max or V-Max? I don't know, but you get the idea.)

• Winchester Failsafe (Winchester doesn't make this any more, replacing with the XP3 line.)

• 168 grain for deer

• 175 grain for moose

• Moly coated bullets are OK to use but when you start to use them you must stay with them. You will have to clean the gas port more often. SAI does not recommend. If you do use them, it will gum up fast, and you’ll have to clean often and clean well.

• Tracer and armor piercing ammo is OK, as long as it’s NATO spec.

• Frangible ammo is too light, won’t work.

There’s a few other things in the posting, but it’s a bit redundant. Their terms are a bit informal so it’s difficult to know exactly what’s what, especially regarding hunting ammo. The key thing seems to be that you can NOT use anything with an exposed soft point. The reason is any exposed lead will shave off, get down into the action, and jam things up. I have read of people using exposed soft points in their M1A’s “without any problem” but why risk any problems?

So, what's on your mind? Have something to add? Feel free to comment below!

Recent Winner of the M1ARifles.com Free Rifle Scope Contest

Congrats to Hollister Delong, the recent winner of the M1ARifles.com free rifle scope contest. Here is a picture of Hollister and his new FREE Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 SF Rifle Scope.

Hollister won this contest by being the top forum poster in our M1A Forum. He provided our forum members top quality advice and by having the most posts in the forum.  So once again hollister congratulations.

I also wanted to let everyone know that each month will be a new contest and new prize for my newsletter subscribers. So make sure you sign up for the M1A Rifles newsletter for exclusive deals, informaion, and monthly prizes. Sign up NOW!!

Winner Of The Free Rifle Scope Contest Is……

Ok, I know you all have been waiting a few extra days to find out the results of the Free Rifle Scope Contest. I took some extra time to tally up the results because I took Memorial Day off.  Now let's get down to business.

Drum roll please....

The winner of the First ever m1arifles.com rifle scope contest is....M1A Forum member Hollister delong!

Congratulations on winning a Free Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 Rifle Scope! All because you participated in our forum. Keep up the good work!

Hollister racked up an impressive 80+ quality forum posts in our M1A Forum. Good Job!

A new contest is coming soon. I'll be giving away a new Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 Rifle Scope for FREE!!

Be sure to check back often for the new rifle scope contest details.

The Difference Between M21 and M1a Rifles

The M21 rifle is a rifle based on the M14 rifle and was the primary Army sniper rifle for the Vietnam War till it got replaced by the bolt action M24 Sniper Weapon system in 1988. The M21 accuracy is about 750 yards and uses the US match grade M118 NATO 7.62 cartridges in five-round or 20-round magazines. With the immense accuracy, the M21 can fire at long-range ball and ball/tracer and armor piercing ammunition. Its long-range ammunition produces stringent tolerances to ensure superior accuracy.

It is the ultimate rifle that has auto-loading accuracy and in active duty, is has elite spec-ops groups world-wide. The M21 is classified as the ultimate tool for those entire law enforcement sharpshooters. The rifle is equipped with an adjustable cheekpiece stock, which enables it to maintain its perfect head alignment with the scope. Known for being accurate, reliable and powerful, the M21 rifle remains the world class standard for sustained precision fire.

On the other hand we have the M1A. In a nutshell, the M1A is a high-quality reproduction of the U.S. M14 rifle which was used in the early years of the Vietnam War. First is was criticized as being outdated but with its re-introduction in 1957, the M1A remains in service today with certain U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine units as well as other law enforcement units around the world. The Springfield M1A capitalizes on the popularity of the M14 type by using GI parts and specs.

This rifle is gas operated and comes in a military style configuration. The Standard model of the M1A costs around $1000 when purchased on an online auction site and it is classified as an assault weapon if equipped with a pistol grip or flash suppressor in several states.

The obvious differences between the M21 and the M1A are the M1A has a vertical recoil system whereas the M21 can move to the left or right while firing. The M14 holds more bullets, but more damage is done by the M21. Also, the M1A is a semi-automatic/automatic rifle while the M21 is a modified version of the M14 which is especially built for sniper activity.

Win A New Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14×40 SF Rifle Scope Free

Hey everyone, I'm proud to announce m1arifles.com's first ever contest. Up for grabs in this contest is a free new Nikon Buckmasters SF 4.5-14x40 Rifle Scope. That's right, a free rifle scope for you (if you are the winner) to enjoy.

I know you're asking "So whats the catch?". Well there is no catch! As you can see in the m1a forum section there is a mini community. I want to expand this little rifle community and that's why I'm throwing this contest. I want to spread the word about the rifle community.

This is the first of MANY contests to come, for my readers. Future contests would include gear like optics, bipods, rifle stocks, pistol grips, and all sorts of other tactical gear. So check back often!

Now lets get into the contest!

Contest Details:

The contest will take place Saturday May 9th - may 23rd 2009.
For a blogger/reader to enter the contest, this is what they have to do.

1. Blog about the contest on their blog. It doesn't have to be a long blog post. The post must include a link to this post and start/end date of the contest. If you currently don't have a blog then a post about this contest in a forum, facebook, or twitter will do just fine.
2. Once the blog post is finished, the contestant must contact me using the contact page with the message "rifle scope contest" and include the link to your blog post, facebook, or twitter about the contest. http://www.m1arifles.com/contact-us
3. Register at the M1A forum. http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-forum
4. Participate in the forums. All posts must be quality posts and not just junk posts.

The person with the most posts in the forum by the end date wins!

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