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by markthenewf
Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Springfield M1A-1
Replies: 22
Views: 5597

Re: Springfield M1A-1

MoJo wrote:The M14/M1A is the rifle John Garand should have designed. Lower recoil than the M1, Higher round capacity and even a "bad" one will hold "minute of bad guy" at 400 yards. Try Bud's Gun Shop online. :tiphat:
Really? I find the M1 recoil....errrr....stifled a bit by the shear size and weight. The M1A I had with the synthetic stock had a bit of kick to it, certainly even more than my current rifle (DSA 18" FAL).
by markthenewf
Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Rifles & Shotguns
Topic: Springfield M1A-1
Replies: 22
Views: 5597

Re: Springfield M1A-1

Had one, shot great, but some substandard parts (produced elesewhere) gave me fits so I got rid of it. The only other bummer I remember is that mags were a bit pricy at the time.

That being said, it is easy to scope using a piece that cantilevers off the side of the receiver. Several folks make them. The one I used from Basset Machine ( http://www.bassettmachine.com/ )was great. Local Texas guy who's super proud of his work. IF I ever got another M1A, I'd definitely get one of these mounts again.

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