AR15 has better handling, and the smaller cartridge is easier to squeeze off a lot of shots with, along with a better optics mount position. These are absolutely amazing, though. Especially for longer reach. Got to work with one and its my rifle goal for this summer.
@@danksley Idk bout the easier to get more shots off part. The M1A is a Cadillac of rifles. Softest shooting 308 I've come across. You can easily mag dump ona target at 50yrds and get 20 hits. Everything else I pretty much agree with. But, I'll still always choose the M1A (Scout model anyway) over an AR15 any day. It's pros just far outweigh the cons IMO, and the cons aren't all that bad. Just a training issue.
You guys apparently havent shot a tuned AR10… it spanks M1As in every way except the pretty wood stock which enemy combatants dont give a rats ass about.
A lotta money tied up in nostalgia. My buddy brought a "loaded" to our range one day and all of us didn't want to leave 'til a few hundred rounds went through it. You could say "a good time was had by all!" (lol)
Checkmate Industries makes 25 Round magazines also. Brownells has them. Same magazine manufacturer our military uses I have heard. Can’t beat their quality!
I lusted after one of these for years! Finally had the coin, found a great deal, and got the nod from the wife a while back. Got a Scout Squad with a synthetic American Flag stock for $1200 brand new. Definitely my favorite gun I own. Planning to start smacking deer with it next year.
When I bought it in early ‘19, the MSRP was around $1800, but could be found pretty easily for $1600. Found the limited edition flag stick on Buds for $1200 and jumped on it. If I had the money I would have bought two! I saw a Socom in an oddball color stock on Buds a few months ago for around $1250. If you check often, they run great sales on there, but they go quick!
I have the tanker version, which I love. It goes with my M1 Carbine. Yes it’s overpriced, but I wanted it, because I wanted it. For range and accuracy, I have other options. No shortage of 308 where I live. Thanks for the video
It’s overpriced, however I bought it because I wanted it, I can spend my money on whatever I want! I don’t have any regrets. She is a loudmouth for sure!
I just bought a socom16 and used it for deer hunting this week got 3 deer and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase I absolutely love this platform
I have the same MIA Scout Squad. Of all three M1A I picked the Scout Squad with the walnut frame too. I like it in wood stack looks as an American classic riffle.
Right beside the Garand, the M14 is most certainly an iconic classic American rifle. There's just no denying it. Being in walnut just affirms it even more!
why did you pick the Scout Squad? Im debating that or the Standard/Loaded (they're similar I dont necesarily need the precision of the Loaded but couldnt hurt. I just keep seeing people say the length of the Scout is better universally then the long barrel of the Standard/Loaded.
These are great short handy dandy rifles . That’s a nice walnut stock too , you might want to rub some good gun stock wax on it to protect it from the elements. Too bad I live in Australia , these rifles are not allowed to be owned by firearms owners here in Oz 😏. You Americans don’t know how lucky you are to be able to buy these types of rifles .
Ausies have always been great friends of US. You guys deserve way better. Rights lost are rarely regained. Our silly assault weapons ban was studied inside out before, during, after its 10 year lifetime. It did Nothing. Except infringe rights of the law abiding. We were lucky some right wingers installed a sunset into that law.
@@roddymillard4524 Americans are blessed to have the United States Constitution with the Bill of Rights . The leftist, the mass media and powerful influential billionaires who finance just about every anti gun group in the country are hell bent in disarming the citizenry. Freedom loving American firearms owners have to fight against every anti gun proposal put up by these people. They want to disarm you so that they can slowly implement their long held Socialist/Marxist plan of a Tyrannical Communist One World Government that will be the people’s worst nightmare come true . If America falls the whole of the free world goes with it . Stand strong 💪 and resist with all your power and might folks . As long as Americans are armed to the teeth evil and tyranny can never set foot in the country. May God Bless America and it’s people .
@@conservativesniperhunter7439 A new org was mentioned to me by SOMETHiNG WiCKED. Firearms Policy Coalition. So I googled n there they show the list of all pending state n national bills to infringe or abrogate gun rights. If not for NRA and like minded pols, eg Lauren Boebert of Co, there would be no small revolvers, semi auto anything, sniper rifles, mags over 5 shot, on n on. 80 million gun owners, 5 million NRA members. Disgusting. Every one of the infringing laws proposed are authored and sponsored by dems. Coincidence?
Bought one a couple of years ago. Although I own some AR's, I wanted something with a bit more umph to it in a semi-auto. I have a 30-06 ( Ruger American ) for a mule deer rifle and having shot an M-14 in Vietnam, I settled on buying an M-1A, and opted for this same model. Shorter than the issue M-14, with an option for optics. Pushing 70 now, the old eyes ain't what they used to be. Even though the recoil is quite manageable, I opted for adding a butt pad, to soften recoil further. ☠️🇺🇸☠️
@@Garbanzo884 they thought of everything with that one, easy to get in & out of vehicles with it; I even like the compact 10rd mags. Those sights should be on every rifle.
At 6:20 Hammer Striker mentions he cannot find a fiber optic front site. Check with Fulton Armory: Front Sight, Night Sight, M14/ M1A, is probably what you are looking for.
Great tabletop review completely covering the features of the M1a! I have a Socom 16 and replaced the stubby front sight with the standard sight post. Much much better but I couldn't see it either. Had fluorescent orange paint applied and it is a world of difference!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed the shooting as much as the tabletop. Like you, I have searched the internet for a replacement front sight that is thinner, brighter and night sights with no luck. Thank you! These rifles/carbines are often overshadowed by more modern firearms. They have and STILL get the job done!
Good video, yes they are very nice. I have a full size S.S. Loaded M1A and I went back and forth between a Scout Squad and a SOCOM-16 to also have a shorter version. I ended up going with the SOCOM-16. But you can't go wrong with either one!
I got an m1a standard this past Christmas. New. Black plastic stock. Tried to get one in walnut for 2 years. First shot it jammed. Finally got charging handle to let go. 2shots later, jammed again. All this after lubing it before shooting. Sent back, 3 -4 weeks later went to range and it embarrassed the heck out of me again. Called S.A. said will send me a shipping label again to send it back. Costs me nothing to send or get back,but that's not good enough. I want something I can trust. My Viet. Name vet buddy said it is a cursed rifle. He would rather go to battle with a slingshot .!!!!! If it screws up again when I get it back I guarantee it will be collecting dust. I believe I will love this thing if it will work!
I wanted one in this model for a few years now. Back when they first came about I couldn't get one could not find them any place and if I did they was well over priced. Well I just found one at a local shop in the wood stock but price a little high but I said screw it with what going on probably not going to get any cheaper and who knows when they get another one in. So I saved as much as I could and did a trade in and finally snagged one up. Have not got around to doing anything with it yet but but I already can tell I am going to like it
Oh please. That's what, 20 yards? I just inherited the grand-daddy of the (late) COL Jeff Cooper scout rifle concept: The Remington 600 Mohawk in .308 (he got the idea from this rifle). I'm putting two round groups of Federal-brand ammo through the same hole at 100 yards. Even steel-cased Tula .308 was surprisingly accurate through this rifle: Grouped high and slightly to the right (WRT the Federal), but in a 1-1/2" three-round group with two of the holes on the paper touching. This was all done bipod supported on a bench, with a Vortex red-dot sight (no magnification).
Great video! I've liked and subscribed too. I had a Scout Squad (black polymer) back in 2018 but had to sell it, but, I just purchased another one recently with a Walnut stock and I'm back baby! lol
I had a SOCOM version and was sadly disappointed! Gave it to my oldest son! Have owned my other M1A for over twenty years and wouldn't trade it for the world
Nice review. A bit pricey for nostalgia but it looks like it would run all day. Many folks will like it because it needs minimal cleaning. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful rifle! I’ve always lusted after the M1A, hopefully I will someday acquire me a Bula Defense National Match rifle; to me, that is my absolute DREAM rifle, although the one you have is definitely a fine, FINE weapon, as well!
I’ve had the exact same M1A SS for a couple years now and love it. I initially put an Aimpoint on the rail then ended up using a Primary Arms 1-6 LPVO which gives me more precision at distance while still being able to engage closer targets quickly. The M1A is outclassed by medium to high end modern AR10’s in most classes. But I love the old school look and function of the M1A. I already have several AR’s so getting a .308 one didn’t really appeal to me.
@@HammerK99 nope. I used a SADLAK Airborn mount with Warne Mountain Lite rings and a cheek riser (forget manufacturer). Mounting a scope on a M1A is a pain in the ass. In all reality, a AR10 would be a more practice choice but I just love the old school coolness. I did run a Aimpoint T2 micro on the scout rail for a while and that worked great but it obviously didn’t have any magnification.
I got the SOCOM 16 and I feel like I wish I could have gotten this one instead for a variety of reasons. It wasn't on sale at my local gun shop though and the SOCOM was.
Personally a 16” barrel length for this rifle is too short. Too much wasted energy and muzzle flash, loss of velocity and is very LOUD. 18” barrels for 7.62X51 is as short as I would want. Love this rifle. A scout is in my future. Love the wood stock and butt plate but wanting the “plastic” for the weigh savings. Just can’t decide on the color yet. Black is a maybe and I don’t like tan.
Eh, energy is mostly irrelevant. It's only bout 30-60+ difference depending what ammo you use. I've taken game no prob with a 14.5" pinned passed 500 just as easily as if I had a 20". With 308 anyways, as it's such a forgiving round, it's bout the only caliber I can think of that doesn't care too much bout barrel length. I've made good "combat" groups out to 1000 with the 14.5 pinned, 16", 18", 20 & 24, with groups only really gettin tighter. But personally, an 18" is the best I've found too. But if you're hunting, a Socom or Scout will do ya the exact same. Oh, I would advice gettin a threaded muzzle adapter and throwin ona flash hider to help with that super loudness of the Socom! I went with the Surefire WarComp.
@ NHZ: Prvi Partisan makes great ammo..... they've been in business for over a century and know what they're about. One of the best-kept secrets in the factory ammo business....
To get the m1a how I like my rifles, Id have to put the black feather stock. the adjustable gas plug, the threaded front post adapter for muzzle devicesl. Unfortunately not too much in the way of aftermarket triggers, all I hear is get a gunsmith job which is less than ideal. Matter of fact theres not too much aftermarket period, there's some but not everything. Id build one someday though, once I source enough parts to ARify it.
I have the SOCOM 16 with the polymer stock and it's currently my favorite rifle. I have an M1 Garand on layaway at the pawnshop which might take the 1st place spot once I get it paid off. I watched another video and some guy had ammo that was made specifically for the M1A SOCOM. It even had a picture of the rifle on the box. Has anyone else seen this and if so, is there a huge difference in performance and price? Great video brother. Very nice piece of hardware.
I bought an airsoft one to train on to see if it was something I wanted and it's way nicer than the M-4 and I'm sure hand to had the stock comes on handy I figure I can delink rounds from the 240 in a low ammo situation
The safety will not activate unless the hammer is cocked. You can paint the front sight bright to help see it for most of us who no longer have that young sight.
Have had a scout squad for a couple of years now. 1) Don't be afraid of the smoke coming from the barrel shroud the first few times you fire it. 2) The normal cleaning instructions are sufficient. However, be prepared for the chamber brush to come apart when you try to remove it. Have a pair of needle nose pliers handy. 3) Sometimes getting the op-rod out for the first time can be frustrating. Watch instruction videos very carefully for the exact position of the op-rod for removal. 4) I had to zero my iron sights when i got mine. I just had to mess with the peep sight to get it zero'd, and it didn't take long. 5) Have fun!
Great video! I just got my M1A Scout 9126 and I love it! I hear that as a new rifle it’s still a good idea to break it down and clean and grease and oil it before you take it to the range. After a good greasing it should only require light maintenance after that depending on how much you shoot. Did you do the same or hear anything about that?
Thank you. I always clean, inspect and oil all new guns before firing them. I also clean, inspect and oil after every use, regardless of the number of rounds fired. How far I tear down may vary depending upon the gun and it's design.
Got both and love em both ..feed em the same ammo .. but bone stock.. no optics.. the M1A is my fav out of the 2 .. best iron sites I have ever looked through.
The Ruger Gunsite Scout in .308 that is a bolt gun that I really like and they are still being made. I did a video on it, it is one of my really early ones.
Great video. I bought the scout squad a while back. Mine consistently shoots 5” high at 100 yards even though the rear sight is bottomed out. 10” high at 50 yards. I’ve read that you have to make sure you have the correct front sight for the shorter barrel scout squad model. Which mine does. Just curious on yours, how it shoots and which front sight do you have.
Very interesting. Shooting my scout squad using the iron sights, is on the money. I had to tweak the rear a bit, (don't recall precisely) though just looking at it, not even close to a limit.
Yes. It is louder than the 22” barreled version. It’s not really extra loud for the shooter but rather the blast is directed toward anyone off to the side of the shooter.
It's a great rifle full size. . . .I like mine. . . .but the rifle is too big and hefty for a short barrel. . . you lose accuracy of a long barrel, and just get too much noise and flash . if you want a close combat design, there are better, lighter ones out there.
Seal it is what the rest of that was supposed to say coated in beeswax to seal that stock or a good gun wax seal that stock I would use beeswax that would be the best I did on my m1 garand that I bought a long time ago had to buy a new Stockport cuz the stock was cracked well the stock didn't come stand so I stained it and then sealed it and beeswax
Your stupid self would have no problems buying daniel defense, ruger, and smith and wesson ALL which have proposed magazine restrictions and licensing requirements. So please send me any of those weapons. Oh Don't buy x products either since he supports them licencing
@@TheShane209 SCAR 17 is cheaper to mount optics and other accessories, less recoil, lighter. The M1A1 is still a great rifle but the SCAR to me is a better choice for modern combat.
@@pliskenx51mm83 I picked up the loaded model with black synthetic stock for $1400 in 2019. I put a red dot where the rear sight used to be. I know it's sacrilege to most but I find it highly functional.
@@JC-sj2pd to start it was the most inaccurate rifle I've ever owned 3 moa at best. Any scope mounting is a compromise and the cheekweld was like 4 inches high. The weight ,but that i expected.. running it suppressed would blast hot gas right in your face worse than any other gun on the planet.. price of parts were ridiculous. It was tempermental of mags and ammo and combinations of the two. Springfield customer service was top notch they replaced my bolt when it failed for free. The accuracy and the jams were the deal breaker. Sold it and bought a rem 700 AND paid for an aero 308 build. The aero never jams and about .5 mom scope fits well. Doesn't look as cool but functions way better. M1a is a great safe queen but not a rewarding shooter in my experience but your miles may vary. I still love the m1a's history, the look, hard hitting 308 power
I want one but it cost to much no rifle should cost over a $1,000.00 dollars if I was a gun smith I could come up with a rifle that would not cost over a $1,000dollars in less it had gold &silver in it.
It's funny all the hubbub about the AR15, when this rifle is far, far, more devastating.
It grand ole gal for sure!!
AR15 has better handling, and the smaller cartridge is easier to squeeze off a lot of shots with, along with a better optics mount position.
These are absolutely amazing, though. Especially for longer reach. Got to work with one and its my rifle goal for this summer.
@@danksley Idk bout the easier to get more shots off part. The M1A is a Cadillac of rifles. Softest shooting 308 I've come across. You can easily mag dump ona target at 50yrds and get 20 hits. Everything else I pretty much agree with. But, I'll still always choose the M1A (Scout model anyway) over an AR15 any day. It's pros just far outweigh the cons IMO, and the cons aren't all that bad. Just a training issue.
You guys apparently havent shot a tuned AR10… it spanks M1As in every way except the pretty wood stock which enemy combatants dont give a rats ass about.
A lotta money tied up in nostalgia. My buddy brought a "loaded" to our range one day and all of us didn't want to leave 'til a few hundred rounds went through it. You could say "a good time was had by all!" (lol)
Checkmate Industries makes 25 Round magazines also. Brownells has them. Same magazine manufacturer our military uses I have heard. Can’t beat their quality!
Yes. Very good mags!
Doesn't get any better with a 25 round magazine.
I lusted after one of these for years! Finally had the coin, found a great deal, and got the nod from the wife a while back. Got a Scout Squad with a synthetic American Flag stock for $1200 brand new. Definitely my favorite gun I own. Planning to start smacking deer with it next year.
He said "lusted" har har har
$1200!? They're double that MSRP!
When I bought it in early ‘19, the MSRP was around $1800, but could be found pretty easily for $1600. Found the limited edition flag stick on Buds for $1200 and jumped on it. If I had the money I would have bought two! I saw a Socom in an oddball color stock on Buds a few months ago for around $1250. If you check often, they run great sales on there, but they go quick!
That’s a great price Holden McGroin. I would have jumped all over that as well. My son got his at Buds as well for $1800 this past February. 🤘🏽
You have an Awesome rifle! I have the M1A Standard and wouldnt trade it for anything, fantastic rifles.
Thank you.
I have the tanker version, which I love. It goes with my M1 Carbine. Yes it’s overpriced, but I wanted it, because I wanted it. For range and accuracy, I have other options. No shortage of 308 where I live. Thanks for the video
It’s overpriced, however I bought it because I wanted it, I can spend my money on whatever I want! I don’t have any regrets. She is a loudmouth for sure!
Good video better than most explanation and visuals of rifle's mechanical operation.
Just waxed mine up plus my 56 M1 Garand. Both Springfield. 💕 my girls. 💕
I just bought a socom16 and used it for deer hunting this week got 3 deer and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase I absolutely love this platform
I have the same MIA Scout Squad. Of all three M1A I picked the Scout Squad with the walnut frame too. I like it in wood stack looks as an American classic riffle.
Right beside the Garand, the M14 is most certainly an iconic classic American rifle. There's just no denying it. Being in walnut just affirms it even more!
Satisfyingly old school.
why did you pick the Scout Squad? Im debating that or the Standard/Loaded (they're similar I dont necesarily need the precision of the Loaded but couldnt hurt. I just keep seeing people say the length of the Scout is better universally then the long barrel of the Standard/Loaded.
These are great short handy dandy rifles . That’s a nice walnut stock too , you might want to rub some good gun stock wax on it to protect it from the elements. Too bad I live in Australia , these rifles are not allowed to be owned by firearms owners here in Oz 😏. You Americans don’t know how lucky you are to be able to buy these types of rifles .
We DO know how lucky we are, and we are damn sure to never give it up to a bunch of screaming psychopaths called the Democratic Party.
Ausies have always been great friends of US. You guys deserve way better. Rights lost are rarely regained. Our silly assault weapons ban was studied inside out before, during, after its 10 year lifetime. It did Nothing. Except infringe rights of the law abiding. We were lucky some right wingers installed a sunset into that law.
@@roddymillard4524 Americans are blessed to have the United States Constitution with the Bill of Rights . The leftist, the mass media and powerful influential billionaires who finance just about every anti gun group in the country are hell bent in disarming the citizenry. Freedom loving American firearms owners have to fight against every anti gun proposal put up by these people. They want to disarm you so that they can slowly implement their long held Socialist/Marxist plan of a Tyrannical Communist One World Government that will be the people’s worst nightmare come true . If America falls the whole of the free world goes with it . Stand strong 💪 and resist with all your power and might folks . As long as Americans are armed to the teeth evil and tyranny can never set foot in the country. May God Bless America and it’s people .
@@conservativesniperhunter7439 A new org was mentioned to me by SOMETHiNG WiCKED. Firearms Policy Coalition. So I googled n there they show the list of all pending state n national bills to infringe or abrogate gun rights. If not for NRA and like minded pols, eg Lauren Boebert of Co, there would be no small revolvers, semi auto anything, sniper rifles, mags over 5 shot, on n on. 80 million gun owners, 5 million NRA members. Disgusting. Every one of the infringing laws proposed are authored and sponsored by dems. Coincidence?
I seriously hope you will consider moving to the USA. We need more people like you.
Bought one a couple of years ago. Although I own some AR's, I wanted something with a bit more umph to it in a semi-auto. I have a 30-06 ( Ruger American ) for a mule deer rifle and having shot an M-14 in Vietnam, I settled on buying an M-1A, and opted for this same model. Shorter than the issue M-14, with an option for optics. Pushing 70 now, the old eyes ain't what they used to be.
Even though the recoil is quite manageable, I opted for adding a butt pad, to soften recoil further.
☠️🇺🇸☠️
best all around rifle you can buy it is good at everything
I have all three: full size M1A, SOCOM 16 and a Scout Squad. All three have synthetic stocks. The Scout Squad is my favorite.
Lucky son of a...
@@LIONTAMER3D No, not lucky.....persistent.
@@Garbanzo884 I like the Tanker model
@@LIONTAMER3D Oh, the Tanker model is great. I agree.
@@Garbanzo884 they thought of everything with that one, easy to get in & out of vehicles with it; I even like the compact 10rd mags. Those sights should be on every rifle.
LOVE my scout squad! I get all worked up just thinking about it :)
Great rifle. Love my M1A Scout Squad. Especially after installing the Archangel stock, I can add stuff and is more ergonomic
Got mine and it’s my favorite rifle
I have the scout and then, got the tanker version, carried a e2 version in Nam until forced to carry am16,great rifle
At 6:20 Hammer Striker mentions he cannot find a fiber optic front site. Check with Fulton Armory: Front Sight, Night Sight, M14/ M1A, is probably what you are looking for.
Thank you, we actually ended up finding one made by XS Sights and can now actually see the front sight.
Great tabletop review completely covering the features of the M1a! I have a Socom 16 and replaced the stubby front sight with the standard sight post. Much much better but I couldn't see it either. Had fluorescent orange paint applied and it is a world of difference!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed the shooting as much as the tabletop. Like you, I have searched the internet for a replacement front sight that is thinner, brighter and night sights with no luck. Thank you! These rifles/carbines are often overshadowed by more modern firearms. They have and STILL get the job done!
Thank you. I will likely end up with white paint on it.
My T/O weapon in the Corps was an M14. I could always do good work with that baby. I named her Lucretia Borja just like Buffalo Bill.
Saw one of these at my local gun shop last year, walnut stock, damn, I'm kicking myself for not buying it in the first place.
Good video, yes they are very nice. I have a full size S.S. Loaded M1A and I went back and forth between a Scout Squad and a SOCOM-16 to also have a shorter version. I ended up going with the SOCOM-16. But you can't go wrong with either one!
Thank you.
I got an m1a standard this past Christmas. New. Black plastic stock. Tried to get one in walnut for 2 years. First shot it jammed. Finally got charging handle to let go. 2shots later, jammed again. All this after lubing it before shooting. Sent back, 3 -4 weeks later went to range and it embarrassed the heck out of me again. Called S.A. said will send me a shipping label again to send it back. Costs me nothing to send or get back,but that's not good enough. I want something I can trust. My Viet. Name vet buddy said it is a cursed rifle. He would rather go to battle with a slingshot .!!!!! If it screws up again when I get it back I guarantee it will be collecting dust. I believe I will love this thing if it will work!
I wanted one in this model for a few years now. Back when they first came about I couldn't get one could not find them any place and if I did they was well over priced. Well I just found one at a local shop in the wood stock but price a little high but I said screw it with what going on probably not going to get any cheaper and who knows when they get another one in. So I saved as much as I could and did a trade in and finally snagged one up. Have not got around to doing anything with it yet but but I already can tell I am going to like it
Oh please. That's what, 20 yards?
I just inherited the grand-daddy of the (late) COL Jeff Cooper scout rifle concept: The Remington 600 Mohawk in .308 (he got the idea from this rifle).
I'm putting two round groups of Federal-brand ammo through the same hole at 100 yards.
Even steel-cased Tula .308 was surprisingly accurate through this rifle: Grouped high and slightly to the right (WRT the Federal), but in a 1-1/2" three-round group with two of the holes on the paper touching. This was all done bipod supported on a bench, with a Vortex red-dot sight (no magnification).
Good overview of a good weapon. Thanks for sharing this. You can also get 25 round magazines or a 50 round drum for it.
Great video!
I've liked and subscribed too.
I had a Scout Squad (black polymer) back in 2018 but had to sell it, but, I just purchased another one recently with a Walnut stock and I'm back baby! lol
Thank you - these are definitely nice rifles.
I had a SOCOM version and was sadly disappointed! Gave it to my oldest son! Have owned my other M1A for over twenty years and wouldn't trade it for the world
I shoot PPU ammo all the time and mine shoots great.
Just picked mine up yesterday, shop had to order it from the factory
Very fine review!
Thank you.
Outstanding presentation! Love the 'SASS' ... ^v^
Trijicon makes a tritium front sight post for the M1/M14 rifles
XS Sights, take a look 😉
Waiting on mine now.... I got the polymer frame, scout squad version... Hope I don't regret getting that one instead of the Walnut stock ...
Very nice review. One of my favorite rifles!
Thank you.
Nice review. A bit pricey for nostalgia but it looks like it would run all day. Many folks will like it because it needs minimal cleaning. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Beautiful rifle! I’ve always lusted after the M1A, hopefully I will someday acquire me a Bula Defense National Match rifle; to me, that is my absolute DREAM rifle, although the one you have is definitely a fine, FINE weapon, as well!
Great video, would love to get one
Thank you.
I’ve had the exact same M1A SS for a couple years now and love it. I initially put an Aimpoint on the rail then ended up using a Primary Arms 1-6 LPVO which gives me more precision at distance while still being able to engage closer targets quickly. The M1A is outclassed by medium to high end modern AR10’s in most classes. But I love the old school look and function of the M1A. I already have several AR’s so getting a .308 one didn’t really appeal to me.
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Did you mount the scope on the forward scout rail?
@@HammerK99 nope. I used a SADLAK Airborn mount with Warne Mountain Lite rings and a cheek riser (forget manufacturer). Mounting a scope on a M1A is a pain in the ass. In all reality, a AR10 would be a more practice choice but I just love the old school coolness. I did run a Aimpoint T2 micro on the scout rail for a while and that worked great but it obviously didn’t have any magnification.
I got the SOCOM 16 and I feel like I wish I could have gotten this one instead for a variety of reasons. It wasn't on sale at my local gun shop though and the SOCOM was.
Personally a 16” barrel length for this rifle is too short. Too much wasted energy and muzzle flash, loss of velocity and is very LOUD. 18” barrels for 7.62X51 is as short as I would want. Love this rifle. A scout is in my future. Love the wood stock and butt plate but wanting the “plastic” for the weigh savings. Just can’t decide on the color yet. Black is a maybe and I don’t like tan.
Eh, energy is mostly irrelevant. It's only bout 30-60+ difference depending what ammo you use. I've taken game no prob with a 14.5" pinned passed 500 just as easily as if I had a 20". With 308 anyways, as it's such a forgiving round, it's bout the only caliber I can think of that doesn't care too much bout barrel length. I've made good "combat" groups out to 1000 with the 14.5 pinned, 16", 18", 20 & 24, with groups only really gettin tighter. But personally, an 18" is the best I've found too. But if you're hunting, a Socom or Scout will do ya the exact same.
Oh, I would advice gettin a threaded muzzle adapter and throwin ona flash hider to help with that super loudness of the Socom! I went with the Surefire WarComp.
Imo get the wood. I got the synthetic and find it a bit cheap. If anything get the wood and I'll swap ya. Lol
I’ve had no issue European 7.62 in my M1a, that’s virtually all I shoot. PPU and MEN not one failure so far
@ NHZ: Prvi Partisan makes great ammo..... they've been in business for over a century and know what they're about. One of the best-kept secrets in the factory ammo business....
Walnut and Parkerized Steel. What a battle rifle SHOULD be
To get the m1a how I like my rifles, Id have to put the black feather stock. the adjustable gas plug, the threaded front post adapter for muzzle devicesl. Unfortunately not too much in the way of aftermarket triggers, all I hear is get a gunsmith job which is less than ideal. Matter of fact theres not too much aftermarket period, there's some but not everything. Id build one someday though, once I source enough parts to ARify it.
Thanks for the video. I ordered and paid for my M1A standard one month ago. They said I’ll probably get it by early spring!😢
I hope you enjoy it when you finally get it.
I have the SOCOM 16 with the polymer stock and it's currently my favorite rifle. I have an M1 Garand on layaway at the pawnshop which might take the 1st place spot once I get it paid off.
I watched another video and some guy had ammo that was made specifically for the M1A SOCOM. It even had a picture of the rifle on the box. Has anyone else seen this and if so, is there a huge difference in performance and price?
Great video brother. Very nice piece of hardware.
Thank you. The SOCOM 16 is a nice rifle!
I bought an airsoft one to train on to see if it was something I wanted and it's way nicer than the M-4 and I'm sure hand to had the stock comes on handy I figure I can delink rounds from the 240 in a low ammo situation
The safety will not activate unless the hammer is cocked. You can paint the front sight bright to help see it for most of us who no longer have that young sight.
Yup
It's a product improved Garand.
They make tritium front sights for it that you can order through Springfield
Just picked one up! Any tips for a new owner?
Caress her... sing to her and get her on the range... about to pick up a scout tomorrow to go with my full size... welcome to the family brother!
Have had a scout squad for a couple of years now.
1) Don't be afraid of the smoke coming from the barrel shroud the first few times you fire it.
2) The normal cleaning instructions are sufficient. However, be prepared for the chamber brush to come apart when you try to remove it. Have a pair of needle nose pliers handy.
3) Sometimes getting the op-rod out for the first time can be frustrating. Watch instruction videos very carefully for the exact position of the op-rod for removal.
4) I had to zero my iron sights when i got mine. I just had to mess with the peep sight to get it zero'd, and it didn't take long.
5) Have fun!
Great video! I just got my M1A Scout 9126 and I love it! I hear that as a new rifle it’s still a good idea to break it down and clean and grease and oil it before you take it to the range. After a good greasing it should only require light maintenance after that depending on how much you shoot. Did you do the same or hear anything about that?
Thank you. I always clean, inspect and oil all new guns before firing them. I also clean, inspect and oil after every use, regardless of the number of rounds fired. How far I tear down may vary depending upon the gun and it's design.
Can’t imagine this gun would ever be used for deer hunting hearing how loud the safety is.
You'd be surprised, especially when wearing gloves. I've never had issue when deer hunting
Deer don't hear the safety click off when they are 200 yards away.
With the M1A, your hunting safety is to keep your finger off the trigger.
I would have no problem with the front site
Considering the eye-popping price, outside of sentiment, why would I prefer it over much cheaper AR10?
It's mainly because it's like a m14. Unless you care about looks get a ar10
I've never had an issue with my M1A and it shoots very well. I want AR10 someday as well. I don't fall firearm tribalism.
Got both and love em both ..feed em the same ammo .. but bone stock.. no optics.. the M1A is my fav out of the 2 .. best iron sites I have ever looked through.
Would that be suitable for shooting polar bears?
oh so accruate
My tool is in the stock
Is the material that the rail for a sight sits in plastic or what?
could you please suggest a gun with bolt action almost same quality like M1A16 socom .308 ....
The Ruger Gunsite Scout in .308 that is a bolt gun that I really like and they are still being made. I did a video on it, it is one of my really early ones.
Great video. I bought the scout squad a while back. Mine consistently shoots 5” high at 100 yards even though the rear sight is bottomed out. 10” high at 50 yards. I’ve read that you have to make sure you have the correct front sight for the shorter barrel scout squad model. Which mine does. Just curious on yours, how it shoots and which front sight do you have.
You have to zero your rear sight. Should tell you in tm Manuel or there's a couple of TH-cam vids.
Also use white crayon on your sight markings and rub clean with a cloth.
Very interesting. Shooting my scout squad using the iron sights, is on the money. I had to tweak the rear a bit, (don't recall precisely) though just looking at it, not even close to a limit.
There are much better options these days! I love mine for nostalgic reasons but I'd much rather my ar10 and SCAR H
Will that take a standard military surplus 20rd magazine or is it in a different caliber or is it in 7.62×54 (aka) .308 cal
7.62x51 not 54
@@catfart879 thank you for the correction
Does the muzzle brake make it extra loud plus the concussion?
Yes. It is louder than the 22” barreled version. It’s not really extra loud for the shooter but rather the blast is directed toward anyone off to the side of the shooter.
308 is a loud cartridge anyway you look at it.
It's a great rifle full size. . . .I like mine. . . .but the rifle is too big and hefty for a short barrel. . . you lose accuracy of a long barrel, and just get too much noise and flash . if you want a close combat design, there are better, lighter ones out there.
I traded 2 guns for mine.
We want the ping!
Does the Scout Squad still give you the "M1 thumb"?
No because you don’t top load a clip down into the rifle. Simply load with a bottom loaded magazine as demonstrated in the video.
Coat that stock in beeswax to
Seal it is what the rest of that was supposed to say coated in beeswax to seal that stock or a good gun wax seal that stock I would use beeswax that would be the best I did on my m1 garand that I bought a long time ago had to buy a new Stockport cuz the stock was cracked well the stock didn't come stand so I stained it and then sealed it and beeswax
You know that thing will shoot further than 20 yards.🤷♂️
Nice rifles if you manage to get a good one. Springfield, Ruger and S & W all sending out lots of defective garbage to shooters.
That is the same bolt design as the m1 garand and M14 same bolt design nowhere near an AK
I'd consider it, if it wasn't Springfield Armory. They buy the name, import products, and fund gun control measures on the side.
Scummy company.
Your stupid self would have no problems buying daniel defense, ruger, and smith and wesson ALL which have proposed magazine restrictions and licensing requirements. So please send me any of those weapons. Oh Don't buy x products either since he supports them licencing
I would just save another thousand dollars and pick up a FN SCAR 17, friends got one and its worlds better than the M1A1.
Curious as to why you think that? M1A is a helluva a rifle
@@TheShane209 SCAR 17 is cheaper to mount optics and other accessories, less recoil, lighter. The M1A1 is still a great rifle but the SCAR to me is a better choice for modern combat.
@@damonp357 I would like to get a SCAR 17 someday. But the Scar 17 is about $3500 MSRP while most M1As are $1300 to $1800 depending on model.
@@pliskenx51mm83 I picked up the loaded model with black synthetic stock for $1400 in 2019. I put a red dot where the rear sight used to be. I know it's sacrilege to most but I find it highly functional.
M1A*.
There is a difference between and an M1A and an ‘M1A1’. M1A1 could refer to a Thomson or the paratrooper version of the M1 Carbine.
The best gun I ever sold. Way over rated
@@JC-sj2pd to start it was the most inaccurate rifle I've ever owned 3 moa at best. Any scope mounting is a compromise and the cheekweld was like 4 inches high. The weight ,but that i expected.. running it suppressed would blast hot gas right in your face worse than any other gun on the planet.. price of parts were ridiculous. It was tempermental of mags and ammo and combinations of the two. Springfield customer service was top notch they replaced my bolt when it failed for free. The accuracy and the jams were the deal breaker. Sold it and bought a rem 700 AND paid for an aero 308 build. The aero never jams and about .5 mom scope fits well. Doesn't look as cool but functions way better.
M1a is a great safe queen but not a rewarding shooter in my experience but your miles may vary. I still love the m1a's history, the look, hard hitting 308 power
I want one but it cost to much no rifle should cost over a $1,000.00 dollars if I was a gun smith I could come up with a rifle that would not cost over a $1,000dollars in less it had gold &silver in it.