M1A, yeah or neigh?

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Crappy pictures, but both targets were at 100 yards. Ammo on the left was Win 168gr Ballistic Silvertip, while the one on the right was a 168gr Hornady Match load, IIRC.


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Fired from this:


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Apparently... look at the target. :D

Great-looking rifle, Wes. I'd put a USGI birch on it and it would be perfect for me. I love the way the flash hider looks on the shorter barrel.
 
Very nice Wes!
What scope is that?

I love the 18" M14s they are my favorite HDWs.
I will move my MK14 Mod 1 action out of my SAGE CQB EBR and into
a modern E2 version of the USGI synthetic stock becomes available :evil:
 
Wes I notice that the top of your op rod is awfully close to your Ultimak. I ended up filing down my Ultimak in that area and then painting it black.

I've got an Aimpoint CompC3 on mine.
 
actually i think of the m1a as the f-250 of rifles. reliable, good handling and its big. the ak would be the f-150 and as for the ferrari, thats a benchrest gun.

as for the original poster. i think theyl target the fal before the m1a, just because of the pistol grip. but that is not to say you should change your mind. the m1a is a fine rifle indeed, and the one my entire family has picked as our battle rifles.
 
What scope is that?
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Same as yours, IIRC. 2-7x32 Burris Handgun with BDC reticle and Posi-Lock. I almost went with the 3-12, but couldn't find one locally to look at, whereas the 2-7 was on-hand, so I wound up buying that instead.

Wes I notice that the top of your op rod is awfully close to your Ultimak. I ended up filing down my Ultimak in that area and then painting it black.
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Yeah, it is awfully close. I've only pulled out the bolt once before, a few months back, and that was before adding the rail. After adding it, I noticed that I couldn't seem to get the op rod to pop out of the rail because it appeared to be hitting the mount. How much did you file yours down by?
Wow 200 for that scout mount.....is it a solid mount?
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I got it for a bit less than MSRP, but I'd say it's worth it. Last week I picked up some Winchester 168gr Supreme, and only had time for one group of five shots. Center to center, .8 inches at 100 yards. Hell, with that scope I have trouble even holding it 1-MOA-steady on a inch dot target. I tried using smaller dots, but they disappeared into the crosshairs and groups opened up. I'd like to figure out some sort of high-contrast target that would allow me to distinguish my point of aim a bit better.
 
The M1A is also the Honda Accord :D of military rifles. Reliable, functions well, good ergonomics, proven design, good looking. Possessing both form and function, but not gaudy or flashy, or excessively showy.

The FAL is like the Toyota Camry, time tested design, tough, takes punishment in stride, reliable.

Both represent a good value in times past, but in current incarnations, are overpriced.
 
The M1A is a great rifle, but you guys must not have spent too many hours around ferraris... lol. Think of a really expensive rifle that needs hugely expensive maintenance and rebuilds every 1000 rounds... THAT's the ferrari of rifles.
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I think it's more like a one ton, four door, duallie of rifles. Heavy duty rifle with a heavy duty round. I'm very happy with my SA M1A and back in the day when I qualified with the M14, I don't remember ever having a problem with it.
 
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