Finally an M1A for me!!

[vikz]

yes!!I finally have one!!I have been lusting for one since I started going to gunshops 5 years ago, i always hold it check it out, so finally today I decided to just do it!,I had to trade my DW CBOB(unfired) that i bought 2years ago,it was NOT an easy decision for me,I like that 1911 but I really really like to get the M1A,I did not add any money,just my Buckmark w/ tacsol barrel barrel(which the barrel was well used) and my 1911, straight up trade, any how here it is my M1A with National Match stainless barrel..

 

[chains1240]

Great looking rifle. I too will have one someday. Somedaaaaaaaaaaay.

 

[husker]

nothing like XMAS time in Oct

 

[FMJMIKE]

Great looking rifle !!! Can I have it ???.............

 

[natescout]

nice...Good looking rifle..

 

[FROGO207]

Really sharp looking rifle there. That is on my short list of "soon I will have one" for sure. Give us a range report soon. I had not considered the SS barrel before this however. Sounds like you made a great trade also. Way to go.

 

[TheAmplifiedsoul]

Great looking gun. I always wanted one myself, Someday I will be able to afford it.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

Congrats on the purchase of an excellent rifle. The M1A is a thing of beauty. I love mine.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Don't you just love that blue and white box? I hung mine on the garage wall!

Congrats on the new rifle.

 

[ambidextrous1]

That looks great, Vikz; the synthetic stock is certainly the way to go. Maybe you'll dress it up a bit with a GI Model 1907 sling - leather, with brass hardware.

Your next decision: To reload your ammunition - or not???

We're looking forward to your range report...

 

[nevermas]

great looking rifle.

If you don't mind using russian ammo through it, aimsurplus has great deals on .308 right now.

Ahhhh so envious!! Besides the rifle, does it come with a cleaning kit or anything of the sort?

 

[EdLaver]

Beautiful rifle, enjoy it and give a range report!

 

[herkyguy]

congratulations. a great rifle that will take whatever you put it through.

 

[rattletrap1970]

You lucky dog. I've wanted once since the State took back the team one.

 

[longdayjake]

Now you just need a wooden stock and you will be set. Just kidding. I realize some people actually like the weird black color on a M1a. I hope you love it for many thousands of rounds.

 

[FlyinBryan]

i want one.

very nice choice.

 

[vikz]

Thanks guys I can't wait to try it! Just have to get some ammo and sve some money for extra mags, anybody have any suggestions where to buy mags??

 

[az_imuth]

Congrats on a great looking M1A! I've had one for several years now and doubt that I'll ever get rid of it. They are really great rifles.

Try 44mag.com for some quality magazines.

 

[jpatterson]

Beautiful! I'm jealous.

I'll have one some day too.

 

[jeepguy]

nice looking rifle, let us know how she shoots. i have the same one but switched out the stock for a gi walnut. either way i love the look of these rifles, especially with the stainless barrels.

 

[Wispa]

That's great...congrats! The M1A is on my "rifles to own" list.

Best of luck with it Vikz!

 

[unwise11]

now, dont go shooting hotrod .308 loads in that..
im pretty sure they dont do well with that.
and try hornady amax match 168 grain ammo.
talk bout accurate.

 

[simonriece]

I'm supposed to be happy you nailed the prom queen?

I hope you deserve it, as it is one fine rifle.

 

[vikz]

thanks guys for the compliment,i just bought some federal 150grs just to try it this coming sat, hopefully I can zero it at 100yds with out burning all my ammo,quick question,it says in the instruction paper that to zero it,bring the elev. all the way down and then do 8 to 10 clicks??does anybody have experience regarding this zeroing process??

 

[XD9GUY]

Zeroing your M1A

You may want to do a couple of 3 shot groups at about 25 to 30 yds as-is to see if you can hit paper before moving out to 100yds. You can get your windage dialed in and an approximate on the height. Then move out to the 100yds.
I was able to purchase a Police Dept trade-in with the synthetic stock about a month ago and tried this method with very good results. Problem was I only had 2 boxes of ammo.....not near enough. My bet it will become your fav shortly.

Try this site for mags: http://www.cdnninvestments.com/

Enjoy!!