Charlie98
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The only M1A1 I know of is an Abrams tank. Springfield makes an M1a.
Which M1A?
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The only M1A1 I know of is an Abrams tank. Springfield makes an M1a.
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nettlle
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Does anyone reload for the M1A?
Charlie98
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Maybe.
Springfield makes reasonable M1a rifles in several different flavors. Are they 'the most reliable & most durable...?' That depends... 'most' is a very specific term, and every manufacturer kicks out a lemon or two now and then.
Charlie98
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What do you want to know?
nettlle
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I was looking at the technical data on the Bula website and, as typical with new gun makers, they are listing all kinds of problems using reloads. Just wondering if someone reloads for the M1A without problems.
Charlie98
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This might be a good subject for a thread in the Reloading section... not to gum up the OP's thread.
There is nothing to working up good handloads for any rifle, to include the M1a and it's variants. If a rifle is having a specific problem, it is likely the rifle, per se, not necessarily the ammunition... reloads not withstanding.
nettlle
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Good advice!
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tark
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I bought an M1A in 89. All GI parts and almost all of those were TRW. Those M1As of that era are the best ever made, In my opinion, but those days are long gone. 
1KPerDay
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Also: at various times Springfield has called certain of their variants "M1A-A1" which has caused confusion https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/springfield-armory-m1a-a1-scout-squad-semi-auto-rifle
Charlie98
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No... I know about the M1A1 Carbine...
I don't know if I've ever heard the Scout called an M1a-A1, however...
I don't know if I've ever heard the Scout called an M1a-A1, however...
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I had a SAI M1A and never felt it suffered in comparison to the boutique makers.
After accurizing and load development it was a legitimate 3/4 MOA 5 shot rifle.
I ended up selling it when 3/4 MOA was no longer good enough.
It’s been a very expensive journey ever since
After accurizing and load development it was a legitimate 3/4 MOA 5 shot rifle.
I ended up selling it when 3/4 MOA was no longer good enough.
It’s been a very expensive journey ever since
nettlle
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I don't mean to hijack this thread. I have been wanting a M1A for decades and as soon as I got on the Bula Defense website for the first time tonight it was game over. I ordered Bula Defense M21 DMR with a 22" National Match barrel on Gunbroker. Midway has Redding dies on sale so those are on the way. Any suggestions for .308 ammo for loaded ammo until I can get powder, primers, and bullets on the way?
I have a good problems today.
I have a good problems today.
gotboostvr
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Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr or 175gr is the ...err... Gold Medal that all other ammo is judged by.
nettlle
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Anyone have a link?
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Corpral_Agarn
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nettlle
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Will do.
I recently sold my M1A and bought a used Bula. I stripped it, cleaned it and took it out and it would only click. I took it down and checked the bolt as I had not stripped it. My bad, it was new. It worked flawlessly after that. I have had it out only once and it performed as expected. I am very happy with it.
Reloadron
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Well as mentioned the Federal Gold Medal Match in either 168 or 175 grain HPBT (Sierra Bullets) has always worked for me off the shelf. When rolling my own I like the Sierra 168 grain boat tail match bullets and CCI BR 2 primers. and my first choice for powder is Accurate 2495 powder which has worked well in my M1A. This load data parallels the Hornady load data for service rifle. Just make sure you scroll down to the .308 Winchester load data on the page. The late Glen D. Zediker wrote dome really good dope on loading for the M14 / M1A. Since there is such a wide range of powders and bullets my advice is see what works best in your own gun.
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General Geoff
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No. SAI's rifles have never been regarded as the best semiauto M14 you can buy. That distinction has largely been held by LRB Arms, at least from what I've gleaned over the years.How about the basics?
My friend does not often shoot Any of his numerous guns.
———-The guy owns Six Horses…
Is Springfield M1A-1 (nib in 2021) often considered the most reliable & most Durable ‘current’ brand being produced now?
I’m simply curious.
A complete LRB-built rifle costs roughly twice what an SAI rifle does.
Bula is a much more recent competitor in the M14 platform rifle market, and their reputation is gaining on LRB. Their rifles are in between SAI and LRB in terms of pricing.
General Geoff
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FWIW If I wanted to buy a complete M14 platform rifle today, it would probably be from Bula.
https://atlanticfirearms.com/bula-m14-rifle-22-mod-gi-barrel
https://atlanticfirearms.com/bula-m14-rifle-22-mod-gi-barrel
caribou
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I use mine for year round hunting here in the Arctic.
While the Finn M-39 is still close to my heart, the sights on the M1A work alot better with my ageing eyes these past few years.
Meats, Furs and the occasional Bear, I like to have that extra range for my wide open world.
While the Finn M-39 is still close to my heart, the sights on the M1A work alot better with my ageing eyes these past few years.
Meats, Furs and the occasional Bear, I like to have that extra range for my wide open world.
Riomouse911
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LORD that looks cold!I use mine for year round hunting here in the Arctic.
While the Finn M-39 is still close to my heart, the sights on the M1A work alot better with my ageing eyes these past few years.
Meats, Furs and the occasional Bear, I like to have that extra range for my wide open world.
You’re a better man than I to brave such climes, sir.
My hat is truly off to you. A serious Q; What stuff do you lube your M1a with in such extreme temperatures? I will guess there isn’t much of a high temperature swing up North where it stays frosty 24/7/365, so whatever is used can’t gum up or freeze easily.
Stay safe.
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