anybody regret getting an M1A
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roval
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Lying down on sandy concrete between the shooting tables is not my cup of tea. That's where you could shoot prone in our city range. I did shoot sitting while on an old car floor mat. So yes you dont need one but I prefer one.
Welding Rod
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I wiped out the elbows of several nice sweaters and my favorite Pendleton wool coat shooting prone without a mat.
Got a nice mat from Creedmoore Sports. Now just my right elbow gets a little burnt and bloody, but no more holes in clothes.
Got a nice mat from Creedmoore Sports. Now just my right elbow gets a little burnt and bloody, but no more holes in clothes.
NoirFan
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To the OP, I have a Springfield M1A Scout and no, I don't regret it. But you have to know what you are getting into with M14-style rifles. The basic design is 60 years old and inconvenient to accessorize or modernize. Every change you make to the rifle seems to cost like 2-3x more than it should. Actually, so does the rifle itself.
I got the M1A not because it was the most cost-efficient or effective choice, but because of the old-school coolness and classic looks of the design. When judged on those criteria, it's the best rifle in the world. When judged on reliability, accuracy, and all-around practical value, it's still a good choice, just not the best as many would claim.
I got the M1A not because it was the most cost-efficient or effective choice, but because of the old-school coolness and classic looks of the design. When judged on those criteria, it's the best rifle in the world. When judged on reliability, accuracy, and all-around practical value, it's still a good choice, just not the best as many would claim.
mstreddy
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OP, I know you already got yours. But the question of regrets -- not for me. My first was a Chinese PolyTech clone, it was OK and was fine until I was able to upgrade. I picked up a SOCOM 1. I don't like the feel of the type 2. I sold off the Polytech once I moved up to a National Match.
The NM came with the mount, Leatherwood ART scope and a couple of other goodies. Those 2 are on my top list.
Now I have to go reload more 308.
The NM came with the mount, Leatherwood ART scope and a couple of other goodies. Those 2 are on my top list.
Now I have to go reload more 308.
for the OP, I have had mine about 12 years, fell in love 20 years ago when I shot one for the second time (first time was in the service), saved my coin and it took several years to get there...and no I do not regret it at all. Mine is a SAI Loaded model and it shoots like a dream with anything I put in it. I have not been able to get lower than 1.25 MOA from a bench at 100yds no matter what I try (I do not reload yet), but that is just fine
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