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waffenlandser on Hello from Texas

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:49:00 +0000

Hi all. I am a new M1A owner. Been collecting milsurp for 40 years and this is my first venture into newer rifles, and most likely my last. Love my Springfield M1A loaded model. Took her to the range today and was amazed at the accuracy using South African ball .308.

Look forward to learning a lot here with you vets.

Barry

mikesr83 on Old Jarhead from Las Vegas

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:07:51 +0000

Okay, maybe not that old, but the last time I spent much time with an M14 was back in the 60's. Remember the 60's? Well, that's okay. Some of it's kind of hazy to me too.

Anyway, I have a Socom and am now acquiring a Super Match. Want to re-learn the rifle and see if I can figure out how to put rounds downrange with some degree of accuracy. I'll be in the steep part of the learning curve for a while and am looking forward to whatever you folks are willing to share with me.

My first task will be to settle the ammo question. I'm thinking that consistancy will be important, so I'd like to get some good recommendations from the start. Brand, bullet weight, and so on.

So, thanks in advance. This is gonna be fun!

MikeSR83

Kais on Hello from Maryland

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:29:45 +0000

Hi,

My name's Nick, and I'm from Baltimore MD. I'm a Marine Corps reservist and used the money I had saved up from my recent deployment to Iraq to buy myself an M1A Scout and a Colt AR-15, in recent months I've mounted a lot of stuff onto both rifles but my pride and joy remains my M1A.

My M1A has a SAGE EBR Chassis, LaRue Tactical scope mounts, a Redfield Revolution 4-12x40mm scope, and a Harris bi-pod. It's a beast, although I sometimes wish I kept the original synthetic stock on it, I like how it's something different than what you normally see around at the local ranges. My AR-15 on the other hand just has normal cosmetic accessories and the only serious thing I changed out was the collapsible stock for a Magpul UBR. In the future I'd love to pick up quite a few more rifles, but I doubt I'll be customizing them too much or else my wallet my start crying.

BlackBill on Hello from Oregon

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:12:41 +0000

Wild Bill Here from Wild Bill's Guns in Oregon....For those that know us I am Bill Jr. I have been an M14 fan since I was a Marine in the 80's. Yes our primary rifle was the M16 but if you were lucky some units still had a few M14's. I still remember shooting the full auto version durring training at 29 palms. I currently have a few, but favorite is My custom SOCOM 16.

Pics of my SOCOM - I have since added a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4 on a Warne Mount with a burris speed dot on the side.

http://s951.photobucket.com/al.....uppressed/

Cooleemeeedd on Hello from North Carolina

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:42:44 +0000

Hi,

This is Cooleemee Edd, writing from the Heart of Carolina. I am in the midst of doing a trade for an M1A. I have wanted one ever since I knew they were being made. I trained on an M-14, then carried one in Vietnam in 1969-1970. At the time, I thought that the M-16 (which I trained/qualified with in one day about a week before being shipped to the war zone) felt like a toy (Mattel, to be exact). I learned that this was not true, of course, but very quickly turned in the M-16 for a '14. I have made some long shots with the M-14 with iron sights, and expect to do some real wonders with a scope in the M1A. The one I am trading for is all tricked out and ready to go.

I reload my own cartridges and feel that this is the way to go. It is simply too expensive to purchase and shoot good ammo out of the box.

I'm looking forward to some stimulating posts.

Ranger 2/75 on Hello from Afghanistan!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:41:32 +0000

First, hello to everyone on the forum. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, but will cycle back to the states shortly. I call NM home. I currently do not own a M1A rifle, but I am going to get one (I really like the Scout version) upon my return to the USA. I found the forum while researching the M1A, and thought that the knowledge found here would prove an invaluable resource to a M1A novice like me. I own several military-style firearms, and thought it was time to move up on firepower. I am looking forward to learning as much as I possibly can from everyone here. Like I said, I am a firearm lover, but an M1A novice. Hello again to every one here!

SeaSoldier on Hello from Wa.

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:15:46 +0000

Total newb here. I spent 10 years in the USMC but that was 20 years ago. My reason for being here is to do my research for my next rifle purchase. I have narrowed my choices to a DSA FAL carbine or a Springfield Socom/Socom II. Any help or advice in my quest will be much appreciated. I would really like to get this right and only cry once.

desertgrunt on Hello from Arizona

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:54:02 +0000

New member her on the M1A community... I am a Marine Corps armorer and am currently 90% complete with a M1A / M14 build... just parusing for any forums with fellow enthusiasts. I have some spare parts I am willing / hoping to sell or trade.

I am also a member of rimfirecentral.com under the handle SM4217

Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Steve

omarkw on west central colo

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:15:01 +0000

hello, im an old guy that has shot since i was 5 or 6. retired natl guard and would like to meet some guys to shoot with once in awhile. also very interested in muzzleloading. mark

TJC357 on Hi new member here.

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:11:57 +0000

Hey I just wanted to say hi from TN.I just bought a SPRINGFIELD M1A N/M from my friend next door and just got finished installing a TROY BattleRail and a Leupold MARK 4 MIL.DOT with M3 target knobs and side focus.The Rifle is all USGI so I think I got a good deal,10 MAGS,and Rifle for $2100 will post some pixs soon.

Bull Dog on Hello from New Jersey

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:11:41 +0000

Hello everyone I am from New Jersey and look forward to talking and getting to know everyone. I can't express how happy I was when shooting my M1A for the first time. My first time out with it was also my first time shooting any rifle at 300 yards and could not believe I was hitting the target with the iron sites. Forgive me if I ask to many questions but I really want to know everything I can about this rifle.

Rich

doccowboy on Howdy from Texas

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:21:52 +0000

I attended a Countersniper course when I was on the SWAT team as a sniper for police department. This was many years ago and at the time we were using a Steyr SSG in .308. Another team that was at the training had an M1A national match that they were using. At the time I did not pay much attention as I was smitten with the SSG. Over the years I have thought much about the M1A but just got in the position to purchase one. Joined the forum to learn as much as I could before buying one. I have already learned quite a bit just on the few pieces I read from the website.

D.C.

A_SharpSpoon on Hello form Afghan!

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:22:33 +0000

Just wanted to say hi. I'm looking to purchase an M1A when i finally get back stateside, and was looking for a site with some skill and expertise. hopefully ill get to learn some good knowledge while im here.

Wedge on New guy from Texas...

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:14:15 +0000

Welcome im new here also see hello from Texas. What parts are ya from. Looking for fellow M1A lovers to shoot with. Im in the process of getting a Socom 16.

txmarine on New guy from Texas...

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:08:29 +0000

I'm glad I found this site. Hello to everyone. I hope soon to be in the market for a Scout so this place should be a good spot for advice and recommendations from all you pros.

I carried the M14 in the Marines -loved it- and thought nothing of the weight. Now being 58 instead of 19yrs, that dude sure seems heavy.

But really like that 7.62 and not a big fan of the 5.56....although I do like my Ruger mini 14. I think I want a Scout for the caliber and somewhat compactness - seems like a good match/compromise.