i have always loved the looks of the M14. I am looking to save up for a standard length M1A; but have been looking online at the M1A Scout Squad rifle. What are the main advantages of the Scout M1A? Is the accuracy noticeably less due to shorter length? It seems like it might make a better carrying rifle for hunting. I have heard that some special forces troops in Afghanistan have used the Scout rifle to good effect due to longer ranges. I know that scoped versions longer standard length have also been used in combat by snipers. Thanks for any suggestions you might have on these two rifles.