I Got the new Springfield Armory M1A today.

[Dago]

Originally posted by Finrod
Barrell seems about 2 inches short on the 14. It is suppose to look like a M14 right?

It's about 4" shorter, it is a semi-auto version of the M14 but in the "Scout Squad"  model.  This is a shortened version with a forward mounted optical base for stuff like an Aimpoint.   Considered quicker for target aquisition.

[Skilless]

Nice set of CH pedals.

Oh, and the rifle is pretty cool too.

[GtoRA2]

Don't like the CH pedals all that much.  I liked my old TM ones much better, these are two narrow.

But I am sure I will get used to them.


Getting the operating rod out of one of these rifles was a little hard lol.

It is all lubed and ready for the range in the morning.

[Dago]

Originally posted by GtoRA2
Don't like the CH pedals all that much.  I liked my old TM ones much better, these are two narrow.

But I am sure I will get used to them.


Getting the operating rod out of one of these rifles was a little hard lol.

It is all lubed and ready for the range in the morning.

What grease did you use?

I have been using Superlube, might switch but to be honest, this rifle will work with anything up to and including axle grease.

Just dont oil it, and dont overgrease it.  

[GtoRA2]

I used to use axle grease on the M1 Garand, then I got some Tetra grease.


I use it on everthing now lol.


I learned my oil lesson from getting it sprayed in my face when I got the M1 Garand.

[Slash27]

Originally posted by GtoRA2
Went down to the store and picked it up with a spare Ten round magazine(can’t buy 20 rounders in Cali, and they only had one 10 rounder in stock).

 

Beautiful rifle, congrats:aok

Ive been wanting a the Scout for awhile, but its hard to dedicate my toy money for another M1A when I already have a full size. I also bought a 240 round battle pack of that South African ammo and had no issues with it.

 As far as the 20 round mags go, can you not own them in Cali either? Im guessing no, but i can pick you up some milspec 20 rounders locally if you would like. Just drop an email:aok

[GtoRA2]

Originally posted by Slash27
Beautiful rifle, congrats:aok

Ive been wanting a the Scout for awhile, but its hard to dedicate my toy money for another M1A when I already have a full size. I also bought a 240 round battle pack of that South African ammo and had no issues with it.

 As far as the 20 round mags go, can you not own them in Cali either? Im guessing no, but i can pick you up some milspec 20 rounders locally if you would like. Just drop an email:aok

You can own them but only if you had them before the  ban.


I don't know of a way to check how old the mags are.

[lazs2]

Well goat boy... take a day off during the week and bring that bad boy to my house and I will shoot up all your ammo for you.   At least I will be used to the sights.

lazs

[Hangtime]

Henh.

I'm jealous. That's a nice weapon, GTO.. shoot the hell outta it. No such thing as a 'gentle' break-in on a battle rifle... give it to Laz for a coupla hours. You'll prolly get it back warm, but workin 100% and battle-zero'd.

Intresting story about the grease in a Garand. Chosin Resevior, Korea. M1's were jamming in the sub-zero conditions.. the Marines picked up commie bolt-action m44's and 1891/30's and used 'em to great advantage. From that point on, Marines slept with their garands in their bags and were damn particular about keeping 'em 'donut warm' at all times.

'Adapt, Improvise, Overcome.'

[moot]

Hang, where's that from?

One of the best teachers I ever had was an Eng.Comp/world lit. high school teacher, among the maxims he first taught us was 'Understand, Improvise, Conquer'.

[Gunslinger]

GTO shoot me an email.  cstimmons at sbcglobal.net

I'm trying to insall that disk you gave me and it's telling me the SN is invalid.  thanks!

[Hangtime]

Originally posted by moot
Hang, where's that from?

One of the best teachers I ever had was an Eng.Comp/world lit. high school teacher, among the maxims he first taught us was 'Understand, Improvise, Conquer'.

Marines Credo. A guy I shoot & fly with pops up with all kindsa 'interesting' snippets on occasion. I get a kick outta it, being from a Navy family (but I served in the Army) and him & his family being all Marine, we have some pretty hilarious insults flying back and forth constantly.

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by Hangtime
Marines Credo. A guy I shoot & fly with pops up with all kindsa 'interesting' snippets on occasion. I get a kick outta it, being from a Navy family (but I served in the Army) and him & his family being all Marine, we have some pretty hilarious insults flying back and forth constantly.

The funniest one I've heard in a long time was about 5 years ago.  I was talking to the RADAR chief and said something sarcastic about my self to the effect of "I am a superb RADAR guru" and his response was:

"Yea, and my prettythang sucks buttermilk"

I fell out of my chair laughing.

[Dago]

Been thinking about trying the Tetra, have heard good things about it.

Superlube working okay so far, but when its out might try Tetra.