ny32182
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I just traded for a Springfield M1A Scout Squad.
I am totally new to the platform so will likely come up with a lot of dumb questions as I go. Hopefully the experts here can help!
I've read through the Springfield M1A manual. I note that they state repeatedly to minimize disassembly of the rifle due to potential premature parts wear that could affect accuracy. How great a concern is this, really? I have not taken it apart yet. The previous owner states that approximately 180 rounds have been fired through the rifle so far, so I'm assuming it has not seen a lot of disassembly.
Also it appears that a standard cleaning rod will not work to clean the bore of this rifle... what is the preferred equipment here? I assume some sort of boresnake to pull patches through? Hoppes on the wood stock is probably not a good idea?
The only "physical anomoly" I noted in my initial examination is that the front sight was cranked way to the right, and the rear sight was cranked a few clicks left, as though the rifle was shooting way to the right. I moved the sights back to the center just so I have a "center" reference for my first range trip. The M1A manual references other documentation for zeroing procedures, etc, that I will be trying to track down shortly.
Thanks for any input.
I am totally new to the platform so will likely come up with a lot of dumb questions as I go. Hopefully the experts here can help!
I've read through the Springfield M1A manual. I note that they state repeatedly to minimize disassembly of the rifle due to potential premature parts wear that could affect accuracy. How great a concern is this, really? I have not taken it apart yet. The previous owner states that approximately 180 rounds have been fired through the rifle so far, so I'm assuming it has not seen a lot of disassembly.
Also it appears that a standard cleaning rod will not work to clean the bore of this rifle... what is the preferred equipment here? I assume some sort of boresnake to pull patches through? Hoppes on the wood stock is probably not a good idea?
The only "physical anomoly" I noted in my initial examination is that the front sight was cranked way to the right, and the rear sight was cranked a few clicks left, as though the rifle was shooting way to the right. I moved the sights back to the center just so I have a "center" reference for my first range trip. The M1A manual references other documentation for zeroing procedures, etc, that I will be trying to track down shortly.
Thanks for any input.