Talk me into getting the Springfield M1A Standard or Loaded model

[Shellbackitup]

Hey @OmOpLaTa , saw this and thought you might want to check it out:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1209013174

 

[OmOpLaTa]

Hey @OmOpLaTa , saw this and thought you might want to check it out:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1209013174

I appreciate the suggestion bro, it looks like an awesome rifle and a nice deal. However, I found a good deal on gun broker for a walnut loaded model and ordered it last night! Total out the door price is going to be about $1,992.84. Now I gotta shop for a sling, flash hider with bayonet lug, 20 round mags, and a cleaning kit!!

 

[Shellbackitup]

I appreciate the suggestion bro, it looks like an awesome rifle and a nice deal. However, I found a good deal on gun broker for a walnut loaded model and ordered it last night! Total out the door price is going to be about $1,992.84. Now I gotta shop for a sling, flash hider with bayonet lug, 20 round mags, and a cleaning kit!!

That's awesome! Sounds like you got exactly what you want!

 

[Markbsae]

A receiver with machine pic sections would be ideal, but they all seem very expensive. From what I’ve seen online, the Sadlak and arms #18 seem the most popular. Sadlak has a lot of versions.



Sadlak seems pretty well-regarded online. I wish I could use the irons, but my eyesight doesn’t do well with irons. It’s too bad because the rifle is really made for irons, not optics.



Do you know who makes that mount? Sounds like one to avoid.

It was an Amazon copy of the Kensight.

 

[Scubabugdiver]

I want a walnut Scout Quad.

That’s what I went with. Fantastic rifle. I did have some trouble with the factory pic rail that’s mounted up front on the barrel when I installed a Burris long eye relief scope. It’s mounted on a round surface (the barrel) so it’s tough to get it perfectly level. It also gets hotter than the sun and that heat transfers to the scope. I went with an Ultimak heat shield/ rail. Solved all my problems. However it did add some front weight though, but I mostly shoot prone or bench so it doesn’t matter.

 

[smoothy8500]

Now I gotta shop for a sling

You'll be happy with the Loaded. What sling are you thinking of?

 

[OmOpLaTa]

You'll be happy with the Loaded. What sling are you thinking of?

Probably the ODG cotton sling. The leather one looks cool; if i get another M1A in the future and put an optic on it, I think I'd use the leather one.

 

[smoothy8500]

The leather one looks cool

I'm a fan of the Ron Brown slings, purchased thru Creedmoor Sports. They also have a decent one by Fields'. The canvas slings are a good option that will serve you well for a lower price.

Shooting Gear & Accessories | Rifle Slings | Creedmoor Sports

Competition rifle slings for high power and smallbore competitors.

www.creedmoorsports.com

Don't waste your money on cheaper leather slings like the MRT "copies" or gun-show specials.

 

[OmOpLaTa]

I'm a fan of the Ron Brown slings, purchased thru Creedmoor Sports. They also have a decent one by Fields'. The canvas slings are a good option that will serve you well for a lower price.

Shooting Gear & Accessories | Rifle Slings | Creedmoor Sports

Competition rifle slings for high power and smallbore competitors.

www.creedmoorsports.com

Don't waste your money on cheaper leather slings like the MRT "copies" or gun-show specials.

By "gun show specials" are you talking about cheap made in China slings, or actual surplus M14 slings? I might get a surplus M14 sling, also an m7 bayonet and scabbard haha

 

[smoothy8500]

"gun show specials" are you talking about cheap made in China slings,

Yeah, those...and the crap that some websites like At the Front, Apex, etc, sell.