Got myself an Springfield M1A!

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I received a wonderful M1A in the mail today! I was pretty stoked to get it - I got it from Shaman118 (great guy BTW) and she is a beauty. Sorry for the quick and nasty shots but I was in a hurry to take them as the kids only went to sleep 30 mins ago.


Compared to my Norinco 2007 M14, I was amazed at the fit and finish. I am not knocking the Norcs/DA rifles but it is quite clear that they are about mass production not quality.

National Match SS barrel:



Very definitely a medium weight barrel:



Beautiful Flash Hider with National Match front site:



Wonderfully finished rear sight with what appears to be a NM rear peep:



Springfield 10 rd mag pinned to 5 rds:



I removed the gas plug and it the gas ring perfectly lines up a 6 o'clock and doesn't move past the 6 o'clock position on the gas block:



Trigger group is finished and blued nicely:



A properly finished walnut stock:





I have to say that I am very impressed with the Springfield M1A. While some may say that they are overpriced, I really like these rifles. While the Norincos are functional there is something to be said in having a nicely finished rifle. Picked up a Springfield Synthetic Stock, handguard and Flash hider with a bayo lug from Tactical Teacher which will need to be installed with the stock flash hider moving to the Norc. I just have to start working up some handloads to see how this rifle shoots...
 
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Thanks, I will update the photos with the syn stock/blk handguard and evil bayo lug. I think the poor Chinese cousin may not be too happy to get all the hand me downs but c'est la vie.
 
Congrats, can be a real good shooter with the right loads. Now the search begins for a load......Now have to go and look at mine to be sure its still there....
 
Those marvelous rifles really shine when bedded, both of mine are, and are awsome shooters, i would recommend have it done promptely for top notch accuracy... JP.
 
Good buy, man. That's a keeper for sure. Yeah, it sure does give the norc, that certain "coyote ugly" feeling.

What is it about the M1A, that makes it so damn awesome?
 
Beautiful rifle! Like you I owned a NorcM305 (shorty) first. While the Norc shot great the fit and finish did not compare with my SA SOCOM16. I'm keeping mine bone stock…at least for the first couple thou rounds.
Your M1A is going to look sinister with the black stock. Looking forward to some pics. If you're looking for mags check out the E-Lander A1A 10/10's. Some of the Sponsor's have 5/pack deals.
Welcome to the club……here's mine
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With the right handloads you should be very pleased with the accuracy! The medium wieght barrel really cuts down on the cold bore fliers which makes for a lot more consistent groups wen cold, warm, hot as opposed to the standard weight barrel that likes to throw one out of the main group at different barrel temperatures (on my Norinco anyway).
Mine shot OK with the synthetic stock but works better for me in the wood.
Rodney
 
Wow... I had no idea. Great find.

I will keep my eyes on the EE now. I've never really paid much attention to the semis be honest.
Nice find. Beautiful rifle.
 
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