Springfield Armory
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I had three, a Super Match (1990) a National Match (2006) and a Loaded that I bought recently from Wanstalls. I love it. I prefer the Loaded configuration because I can field strip it without caring of the bedding. Bedding bugs me even if I have dissasemble the rifle only once a year... For REAL accuracy I use a bolt rifle but this is simply a personnal matter.
I have a standard M1A - It's a nice rifle and functions flawlessly - BUT...
...Way overpriced.
Would I buy another, no - I'd buy 2 Norincos and a case or two of ammo and if I could do it over I would have bought 2 Norincos and 2 or 3 cases of South African 7.62 instead.
Thats what happens when you buy before you research...
...But like I said before, It is a good rifle, no doubt about it.
...Way overpriced.
Would I buy another, no - I'd buy 2 Norincos and a case or two of ammo and if I could do it over I would have bought 2 Norincos and 2 or 3 cases of South African 7.62 instead.
Thats what happens when you buy before you research...
...But like I said before, It is a good rifle, no doubt about it.
Like it? Love it.
I started with an M1a standard I bought in the early 90s for about $800ish with taxes. Changed the barrel, iron sights, op rod to NM items. Still love it.
I started with an M1a standard I bought in the early 90s for about $800ish with taxes. Changed the barrel, iron sights, op rod to NM items. Still love it.
Do a little shopping by yourself. I was curious so I looked and 762mmfirearms rifles start at 2000$. James River armory have a rebuilt M1A for 1800$. If you add the 250$ import fee, tax and shipping, it will cost more than a new M1A standard.
If you buy a new M1A in the US for 1500$, maybe you'll save 1-200$ at the end of the process but you won't have any dealer to ask if you need the warranty.
If you look for a used rifle in the US, you may find better deals but you won't inspect it and a private seller will be reluctant about the export process.
I think the import process is not so great to save 100$. It's great to get yourself a great rifle like a LRB M25 with all USGI parts.
If your budget is under 2100$, I'd suggest you wait to find a used M1A in Canada, ideally with some USGI parts. It could take you several months to find the right one however.
Bazzoka_Joe
Regular
- Location
- PRQ(People Replublic of Quebec)
where did you find the South African 7.62?
Oldsmobiler
CGN Regular
- Location
- Coquitlam, BC
Just have to look hard...I sold my last case a year ago. Really miss the days of surplus ammo...Australian stuff was by far the best
Kinda regret not getting more of it and just sitting on it in the corner
300Spartans
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Canada of course
About a dozen years ago, it was being sold by the crates and battle packs.
Not long ago, 7.62 was cheaper than 5.56
rifleman1377
CGN Regular
Man I really missed out
But on the matter of the springfield . I handled one, the quality of the finish is better than the norcs but the performance out of the box is probability on par with the newer norcs ( unless the loaded or match model then the accuracy will be higher)
