Convince me to get a M1A Scout Squad over a DSA FAL.

[H2O MAN]

There is no such thing as a $4000.00 Scout.

You could spend $4000.00 and have Ron Smith build for you a true
military spec MK14 SEI Mod 0/1 battle rifle if that's what you want.

I prefer the ergonomics, accuracy and reliability of the MK14 SEI rifle.

 

[dodging230grainers]

Ok, so what is so great about the Leupold 2.5x28mm sitting on the foward mount of the M1A scout? Just a good all purpose scope or something? No eye relief or cheek weld issues?

I like the idea of the factory foward mount. Obviously with the FAL, the DSA dust cover mount has you set.

 

[kcmarine]

If you get the FAL, the terrorists win.


Eh. Just kidding.

 

[H2O MAN]

LOL !!

 

[HorseSoldier]

I prefer the ergonomics, accuracy and reliability of the MK14 SEI rifle.

We know.

We also know you stick your fingers in your ears and hum loudly anytime anyone says anything non-flattering about the M14 and its commercial clones. Since you're claims aren't based on much actual factual information, I'm not sure how much you bring to the discussion anymore.

 

[H2O MAN]

That's an interesting opinion you have there HS.

Please note:

Your reasoning is flawed and your assumption is incorrect.
I speak only of what I own and what I have confirmed to be factually true.

We know you are anti-M14 and we also know that you don't know that much about the platform.

 

[Ash]

H2O MAN, I own a real SVD. You care to wager which one is worth more? Care to wager which one would sell for equal or more than is invested into it? I take mine out to shoot, just as I take my Valmet O/U shotgun.

I also take my FAL. I also used to take my M1a. But for long-range accuracy, I have my bolt guns (including a nice 7mm Mag). For 400 yards or less and semi-auto, I have the FAL or SVD or PSL or Garand or SVT-40. For 30 yards or less I have numerous shotguns. Since I have all my bases covered, I have no need for a rifle that was marginally more accurate than an FAL at three times the cost. Add to that the fact that my bolt actions are more accurate than even most tuned M1a's, there seems little reason to go that route, though I don't mind folks who do.

Ash

 

[H2O MAN]

Ash I have no need for a rifle that was marginally more accurate

Ash, was is the key word in your antiquated description.

 

[Ash]

No, there was no reason to blow another 3 grand to have a rifle that was still less accurate than my bolt guns. In short, the M1a filled no role better than my other arms. WAS is used because I no longer own said M1a, therefore because it was superfluous, it became past tense. In any case, folks are welcome to like the M1a. It just wasn't for me.

Ash

 

[H2O MAN]

Thanks for sharing your experience.