M1A - National Match SS - Troy MCS - PICS

[Rockfish Dave]

Springfield National Match
Match trigger
Match grade barrel
Bushnell Tactical Elite 2.5-16 x 42mm scope
IOR metal tactical rings - medium height
V-Tac sling MI heavy Duty Front Sling swivel
Magpul rail covers and mag Pull
Saklak national match operating guide rod
Sadlak extended magazine release
Smith Vortex flash hider


The Troy MCS is pricey unless you shop around. Scored mine on gunbroker. I don't want to mention price but I built it up for over 40% less than I could if I had bought retail... optics included. The great deal(s) were what motivated me to get off the fence.

With the scope being variable from 2.5-16 and paralax adjustable from 10 yards to infinity, it should work as an in close gun to a very good medium/long range gun.

The High rings were recommended but I wanted to ensure a good cheek weld, and minimize the effects of canting the rifle. The medium height rings are almost too low. The cheek weld is very good, so I will not be changing anything there.

I am not used to having a rifle that I can change the comb so easily so I cannot quite work out the scope placement for eye relief, as the scope has a rediculously long eye relief.

The big claim to fame of the stock is taming the recoil. I do not need all the rails, hence mine are covered (no big deal). I kind of like the fact that I can replace them as I will not be sweating banging it up like I do on my rifles with nice wood stocks.

BTW: The Troy stock also makes the take down for cleaning a breeze:

http://www.troyind.com/manuals/Troy_M14_MCS_Manual.pdf

http://www.troyind.com/manuals/M14MCSmod1Manual.pdf

 

[mshootnit]

Thats a nice outfit, if you don't mind asking, what does it weigh, and have you shot any groups with it yet?

 

[Rockfish Dave]

I weighed it with my bike scale (suspended) and it came in at 14.85 pounds as pictured. I probably need to double check it as it does not feel like it.

I only finished building it a couple of weeks ago so I have not had time to run a few through.

 

[MCMXI]

I got to play with an M1A sitting in a VLTOR stock at the SHOT show. It's kind of funny looking but ergonomic and light. I was thinking of getting one for my Scout rifle and using a Zeiss 1X optic such as the Compact Point. I will add that the TROY stock looks good and offers a full-length Picatinny rail but the weight is a big turn off unless the rifle is going to be used as a DMR type weapon.

http://www.vltor.com/socom_pics.htm#TanKit

 

[Rockfish Dave]

As crazy as it sounds I built it for hog hunting. If I'm in a blind the weight doesn't matter... walking could suck. No bipod or dangly cool gadgets. I wanted a shooter plain and simple. If I could put the pig on a diet I would be much happier. If it shoots good then I will be happy enough.

 

[Gunfighter123]

That looks like a good Bacon Maker for blind work.