Comments on: M1A Scout Rifle-What You Didn’t Know

By: Rich Ziert

Rich Ziert — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:59:00 +0000

Who’s fooling who? The majority of “hunters” have never been in a fire fight where confusion reigns. Deer, bear, etc, don’t shoot back – from all angles, to rip your senses “in the moment” from your training. It’s no use telling anyone to get real until they go through the door on their own. Even then, some dumb shits won’t give up the machismo for reality. . . they belong in graves. All you need to do on target in a fire fight is to knock em down and keep the down – it doesn’t matter where you hit them as long as they can’t fire back. kill shot follows immobility. All this oorah amounts to a 12 inch hit circle at 200 yards – for deer take it down to 8″. Fools should stay off the Internet – because – their crap – if believed – will end up killing soldiers and not game animals.

By: Mike Renneisen

Mike Renneisen — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:13:22 +0000

You should buy a lifetime supply of condoms and use them everytime you have sex. Get a life.

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:15:13 +0000

Just got back from the range with my Springfield M1A Scout and its a fantastic shooter. As a small framed woman and former Army brat girl who grew up going shooting with my daddy in the 80s and 90s I had always been more of an AR-15/M-16 gal and used to be a little apprehensive about the size and weight of an M1A/M14. 22 inches was just too much for me. But after being an AR shooter for almost 15 years after an old ex-boyfriend got me into it back in college, I finally saw the light and just got an M1A scout one year ago, and I have never looked back. That springfield muzzle break REALLY tames that .308, and with that thick rubber recoil pad on the butt its downright enjoyable to shoot even for a girl like me, (although that muzzle break is LOUD, so wear good ear protection). Mine has the black synthetic stock, and I love the way the 18 inch barrel balances compared to the full length 22” barrel wearing wood, and really doesnt seem to weigh too much for me. While I love the wood, I dont like it when its too long, and 18 inches is just right for me. Although I have a slender/petite build the m1A scout is about as heavy of a rifle as Id want to carry, and it doesnt feel that much heavier than the M4gery I used to shoot.

And Im saying that as a girl who can be quite sensitive to carrying around extra rifle weight, because even though I only in my mid 30s, Im ashamed to admit I already have symptoms of early onset emphysema from being a somewhat compulsive chain smoker for almost twenty years (like 2 to 3 packs a day since I was in my teens, and yea, I know I need to try to quit or at least cut back someday). So I didnt mean to digress, but my point was the m1a scout’s weight is really not too bad, even for me, and its just inside my comfort level. I’ve never had any sort of optics on it, and although I might like to try an Aimpoint on it someday, the iron sights suit me just fine for now. I mean, I can usually ding the steel silhouettes out to 300 yards with the irons, so that aint too bad.

Lastly, I have to say, my m1a scout is dead sexy. I work around a bunch of roughneck boys as a landman (landwoman!) in east Texas, and it always attracts alot of attention, especially from any of the ex military guys who try to hit me up for a date on the range. But just like woman shooting a .45, you know a girl means business if shes bringing an m1a.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:47:36 +0000

I just bought a Scout/Squad from a dealer but it hasn’t come in yet. I researched every damn combat rifle that I could find reading material on. I wanted accuracy at 400 yards with iron sites, penetration power and super reliability and everytime I came up with the M1A. I have never fired one. It will be a brand new experience for this Newbie. From reading all of these comments I am sure that I have made the right decision. In fact, I know I have made the right decision. I’ll let you know how the first experience goes. Until then, I am impatiently awaiting my new Scout/Squad. To be continued….

By: US Marine

US Marine — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:20:52 +0000

The M1A is an awesome platform, currently it and the full 22 inch version are used by our military in modified Mark 14 EBR Mod 0 battlerifle (EMR for Marines and some Army units 22″). I am in the process of building a Mark 14 EBR Mod 0 for myself.

But to correct Joe’s reply that 4 MOA is 4″ is incorrect. 4 MOA is actually 4.188″ at 100 yards. Or it = 1.047, so if you click adjust to correct for 4″ you need to know that an MOA is actually 1.047 so you do not over correct. The further you are shooting the more error you will see if you are not accurate in calculating MOA versus how far up/down or left/right you need to adjust your scope to.

By: peter

peter — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:37:09 +0000

The M14 rifle and its variations are probably the best battle rifle ever fielded. I’m an old “Devil Dog”. I trained with both the M1 and the M14. Used the M14 for 13 monthes in Nam, accurate, reliable, simple to maintain. M16s were failing like crazy, my M14 NEVER malfunctioned. I have since owned many battle rifles, HK,AR,AK, etc. NOTHING is as good as the M14. My “get up and go” rifle is an M1A scout, I love it. Peter

By: kmcintosh78

kmcintosh78 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:53:03 +0000

While the Scout does only come in 18″ (SAI Website), they also make the SOCOM 16, which I believe they are both very similar and only differ in the available stocks offered and the Scout offered with a muzzle break. Both operate under the same gas system I think.

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:17:37 +0000

yes. and just go to your local gunstore and ask them to order one for you.

By: doug

doug — Mon, 03 May 2010 03:50:58 +0000

The scout has an 18in barrel according to springfields website. You blow your credibility when your article has mistakes like such

By: CJGarvin

CJGarvin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:51:00 +0000

I’m with TW. When it comes to clearing out an area with hostiles, it’s best to have an accurate thumper in your hands. Of course we’re all M1A whores on this site, but any REAL rifleman who gets a chance to shoot one of these will quickly develop an appreciation for the M1A/m14 regardless if they are FN fans, AK, H&K G3, M16, or AR10/SR25. As a Marine from 1985 to 94′, my service rifle was the M16A2. A good rifle to about 400yrds but a wounder after that. The zippy little bullet is just too light. The G3′s iron sights are suspect after 300 yrds. I know, I’ve owned one. I was a 5th Award Expert Rifleman in the Corps, and bought a G3 for my own private use in my pursuit for the “Perfect” rifle, being not happy with the M16. However, I could never get my dope right on the G3′s sights. FN’s are closer to the Mark as being a great rifle, however, shot side by side with an M1A in the hands of an expert of equal quality, they will lose. I know, I’ve defeated a good FN rifleman at his own 700 meter range in Missouri handily with my M1A Scout Squad. In fact, it got embarrassing. AK’s? are a reliable reliable all day long, everyday war gun. Though in a stand-off gun battle, the M14/M1A in the hands of a Marine will destroy the unfortunate using it. Why? The AK is not a “Battle Field Rifle” because it’s sights are designed for 300 yard assault engagements. Not stand off battles when trading big lead. SR25?–it’s hard to argue with it. But it’s a black tie rifle after everything is said and done, meaning, if it’s not kept immaculately clean, ALL THE TIME, it will get you killed when you need it most because it has the same reliability issues as the M16. If I’m wrong, why hasn’t the DOD switched to 308 AR10 version? Why would they be producing new M14s instead developed by Smith Enterprises for the Army, and the Marine Corps with their own Armorers? Answer: It’s the perfect rifle for the “Battle Field.”

Anyway, this is just my humble viewpoint based on experience, not opinion.