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Post by vonfatman on May 10, 2013 16:11:56 GMT -5
I couldn't let it walk. I've been thinking I "needed" a .308 since I have sold off my STG 58 and AR10.... My buddy got this rifle and now it's mine. Besides, I have several thousand rounds of .308 (NATO Surplus) that needs to go down-range. I've not fired it yet, but hope to this weekend. It's in excellent condition. I did not expect to purchase one with a HD bi-pod or a scope...but heck, that's how it came. Here are a few photos... Any comments on this type would be well received. Bob  My aging eyes are probably better off with a scope.    |
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Post by jdntn on May 10, 2013 17:36:20 GMT -5
Envy would be the only comment I can come up with.
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Post by dougader on May 10, 2013 17:44:51 GMT -5
It looks great! Do you need one of those leather cheek pieces to see through the scope or does it line up pretty good for you as is?
I have always admired the M1A rifles.
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Post by nolongcolt on May 10, 2013 20:46:39 GMT -5
Neat rifle that everyone should have at least one of. Curious as to why you call it an M1A1? A1 would mean Alternate. This looks like a standard M1A to me.
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Post by zeus on May 10, 2013 22:21:53 GMT -5
Love it Bob! Look forward to shooting that one. They are amazing rifles!
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Post by vonfatman on May 10, 2013 22:25:04 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I got a decent deal on the gun...the funny thing....the previous owner had installed a hi-dollar steel base, a hi-end bi-pod and a hi-dollar scope...then used aluminum/cheapo rings. Funny how we can miss stuff like that.
Doug,
I'll know more tomorrow after a few rounds go down range.
Zeus,
I have a BUNCH of ammo, lets put it through its paces!
nolongcolt,
Thanks...I just made a mistake. I corrected the thread title.
Bob
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Post by zeus on May 10, 2013 22:43:07 GMT -5
I've never fired one that wasn't a tack driver.  |
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Post by nolongcolt on May 11, 2013 10:20:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I got a decent deal on the gun...the funny thing....the previous owner had installed a hi-dollar steel base, a hi-end bi-pod and a hi-dollar scope...then used aluminum/cheapo rings. Funny how we can miss stuff like that. Doug, I'll know more tomorrow after a few rounds go down range. Zeus, I have a BUNCH of ammo, lets put it through its paces! nolongcolt, Thanks...I just made a mistake. I corrected the thread title. Bob No worries. You are not the first to call it that. I have a cousin who owns one and no amount of logic will budge him off calling it an M1A1. Just wonder how that got started. |
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Post by vonfatman on May 12, 2013 20:32:11 GMT -5
Got all the gingerbread off the rifle and took it out back...it's fun!!  |
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Post by nolongcolt on May 12, 2013 21:05:51 GMT -5
The wood looks better in this pic than the first you posted. Must be the light. What type of mag is hanging off that gun?
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Post by vonfatman on May 12, 2013 22:24:58 GMT -5
It's a Thermold. They are not worth a lick...the last three rounds won't feed without individual attention. I ordered three CMI 20 round magazines last night. You can shoot the gun with the Thermold mags...but you have to fill them up to get them to work.
Bob
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.327 Meteor
I yet live!!!!
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Post by groo on May 24, 2013 8:32:04 GMT -5
Groo here
Got a "few"
I see you have the 2 screw scope mount Good, That scope i have and it is one of the best they quit
selling them as the maker could not hold the quality required and springfield rejected a large number of each shipment. [their standards are kinda high you know].
Got my Super match early and was told to " Sand bag it in , shoot federal match. use a good scope ,and if it
will not put 5 in 3/4in at 100 ,stop shooting and send it back-- it is Broken!"
IT DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by vonfatman on May 24, 2013 15:21:40 GMT -5
groo,
Sounds like you have a great shooter! I don't know if mine will shoot so well but I aim to get the most out of it!
The scope, rings, base & bipod are being sold by a buddy who has an Ebay account....I hope to have a decent reduction in my investment after the auctions end this evening! So far the combined items are pushing $460... Come on bidders!!!
Bob
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Post by bradshaw on May 24, 2013 23:35:56 GMT -5
When the M14 was coming on, I asked one of my high power instructors, Sam Burkehalter, the difference between it and its parent M1 Garand.
"Take six of the same barrels," said Sam Burkehalter. "Chamber three in .308 and three in.30-06. One out of three will be match accurate in .30-06. Three out of three will be match accurate in .308."
The M1 and M14 and M1A are spectacular offhand rifles, supplying your swaying body with the best trigger, best balance, and best iron sights of any battle rifle in their class. The M14 and a proper clone improve on the M1 in these particulars:
* Longer lived operating rod.
* Superior accuracy, as indicated above.
* M14 slightly lighter.
David Bradshaw
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Post by vonfatman on May 26, 2013 8:08:55 GMT -5
Mr. Bradshaw,
Thank you for you insight into the M-14. I can not wait to get it out to the range for a proper sighting in and evaluation.
Bob
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