M1A Scout Squad Rifle ?
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I have the Bush, so I can't comment on the forward scope mount, but the rest of the rifle is the same. I may add the forward mount later, and word-of-mouth is that the Aimpoint is the best choice, using their own single-point mount, although there is a very interesting post on using the
Thompson Center 2.5-7x28 Illuminated Reticle Recoilproof / Waterproof Pistol Scope at http://hometown.aol.com/zoomii97/M1A-ScoutRifle.html
I was pretty much staggered the first time I shot it and was getting 1-3/8" 100 yd 3-shot groups using Federal's economical Am. Eagle 150gr HPBTs. This is with no bedding, stock trigger & sights, no NM mods at all. (The prior owner was getting moa groups with a scope and 168gr MK-HPBT handloads.) The 1:11 twist non-chrome-lined barrel is MUCH more accurate than most of the standards. With a scope and a few mods I expect it will only improve.
It also handles very nicely due to the weight centralization and short barrel. I think you'd really like it.
I know of NO aftermarket trigger groups, but you do not need one. Fulton will stone the trigger to a clean ~ 4.5# for about $35 -- that is all you need.
Re: the second post, no M1A or Garand-type actions have free-floated barrels. Kinda hard to do with any kind of a gas system there, especially since it has to attach to the forearm. If you want a floated barrel, get a bolt gun, or a different type of action system.
-- cw
Thompson Center 2.5-7x28 Illuminated Reticle Recoilproof / Waterproof Pistol Scope at http://hometown.aol.com/zoomii97/M1A-ScoutRifle.html
I was pretty much staggered the first time I shot it and was getting 1-3/8" 100 yd 3-shot groups using Federal's economical Am. Eagle 150gr HPBTs. This is with no bedding, stock trigger & sights, no NM mods at all. (The prior owner was getting moa groups with a scope and 168gr MK-HPBT handloads.) The 1:11 twist non-chrome-lined barrel is MUCH more accurate than most of the standards. With a scope and a few mods I expect it will only improve.
It also handles very nicely due to the weight centralization and short barrel. I think you'd really like it.
I know of NO aftermarket trigger groups, but you do not need one. Fulton will stone the trigger to a clean ~ 4.5# for about $35 -- that is all you need.
Re: the second post, no M1A or Garand-type actions have free-floated barrels. Kinda hard to do with any kind of a gas system there, especially since it has to attach to the forearm. If you want a floated barrel, get a bolt gun, or a different type of action system.
-- cw
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I have a full size loaded and my buddy has a scout/squad. We both shoot both of them and we both think the accuracy is slightly better with my full size. But mines loaded with a match bbl. No optics on either, irons all the way.
No reliability probs with either. I'm not fond of the muzzle break on the SS. Just preference though. I can say no bad about the SS. Its a great rifle.
No reliability probs with either. I'm not fond of the muzzle break on the SS. Just preference though. I can say no bad about the SS. Its a great rifle.
Howdy---I have an M1A scout/squad rifle and love-it.Shoots GREAT,I like to kill the 1 gallon milk jug army at around 100yards.I take'em out w/iron sights all day long.Sometimes set'em out to 200yards-still no prob.Fun for shooting close up too.I get a refrigerator box from Sears or the Maytag place.Trace a silouett of one of my shootin' buds on it-then spraypaint it black with a white turbin on top-an call it Osama.Shoot the S__t out of it at 20yards! Just unloading the ol pre-ban clip as fast as I can.Now thats small arms power!!!Then try 2 round bursts-lots o fun! Am thinking hard about an Aimpoint Comp ML2.I think she'll look real perty like that.Overall a great gun anyway you look at it.You'all take care now.Over and out. :usa: :sniper:
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I have one. Too bad that SA doesnt make a bush model in walnut. I am taking off my rail, and getting a new handgaurd. I'm just not into scopes. The rifle itself is great. Haven't had any problems with it, and shoots better than me. I do need to invest in a cheek pad though, my face was sore after a hundred shots this weekend. My shoulder is a nice shade of purple also. :cannon:
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