Folks--
I have a new Springfield Scout/Squad M1A on the way, and, having never owned a new battle rifle, am wondering what type of ammo to feed it the first time I start pulling the trigger.
I've done some searches on this, but couldn't find anything specific to my question. I'm not a reloader (yet), and like a lot of others, can't seem to find any non-Indian surplus FMJ. I was thinking American Eagle 150 gr FMJ or something similar, but will welcome any suggestions. The quality standard for factory loads, from what I'm reading, seems to be Federal's Gold Medal Match 168 gr JBTHP or Hornady's Match 168 gr JBTHP.
Also, I'm wondering if FMJ is a requirement, or if I could just stop off at the local Gander Mountain and feed my new baby some Remington soft-points in .308, or something like that. Please let me know.
Lbys
I have a new Springfield Scout/Squad M1A on the way, and, having never owned a new battle rifle, am wondering what type of ammo to feed it the first time I start pulling the trigger.
I've done some searches on this, but couldn't find anything specific to my question. I'm not a reloader (yet), and like a lot of others, can't seem to find any non-Indian surplus FMJ. I was thinking American Eagle 150 gr FMJ or something similar, but will welcome any suggestions. The quality standard for factory loads, from what I'm reading, seems to be Federal's Gold Medal Match 168 gr JBTHP or Hornady's Match 168 gr JBTHP.
Also, I'm wondering if FMJ is a requirement, or if I could just stop off at the local Gander Mountain and feed my new baby some Remington soft-points in .308, or something like that. Please let me know.
Lbys