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Posted: 2/22/2024 12:09:06 PM EDT
I had a M1A standard years ago and while suffering from a bad case of sudden onset dumb ass syndrome I sold it.
I have a LOT of surplus 7.62 squirreled away for the FAL's and while digging around in the gun room yesterday I discovered that I still have 10 new Checkmate M1A Magazines and nothing to use them in. I realize that this is a sign from the universe that I should buy another M1A and who am I to argue with the universe? My dilemma is whether to buy another standard or a Scout Squad model. The rifle will see range use and possibly hog and deer hunting at ranges of 300 yards or less (mostly less) so I'm thinking the shorter barrel of the SS might be a better option but I'm hoping for some input from the SME's here. Is muzzle blast and noise considerably different between the two models? Do USGI type stocks and replacement parts fit the Scout Squad rifle? Get both is not an option, It's either one or the other so which would you choose for my intended use? Thanks in advance for your input. |
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Personally, I have a "Tanker" Garand in 7.62, a Polytech M14s and if I was buying something today it would either be a BM59(variant) or one of Springfields short barrel models (Bush,Scout,whatever)
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Short barrel muzzle blast is very noticeable to me but I’m used to carrying around a National Match and a Super Match. I have a “tankerized” Garand and it’s not a lot of fun to shoot. That being said, under 300 yards and hunting with ear pro I’d probably go with the lighter rifle
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I don’t own the shorty one, but I’ve shot it a lot. That damn brake would be gone, otherwise I kinda liked it. Don’t like the poor optic mounting options, but if that doesn’t bother you, why not?
We tried this on the forward rail. Not ideal at all. Probably a non magnified dot would be good. Attached File I’ll add this, I yanked the brake on a 308 AR and put this griffin on, only a small increase in recoil. Huge reduction in blast. Attached File |
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
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buy an ar10 send me the mags
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you dont need one.
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Originally Posted By DVCER: I don't own the shorty one, but I've shot it a lot. That damn brake would be gone, otherwise I kinda liked it. Don't like the poor optic mounting options, but if that doesn't bother you, why not? We tried this on the forward rail. Not ideal at all. Probably a non magnified dot would be good. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_5639_jpeg-3137483.JPG I'll add this, I yanked the brake on a 308 AR and put this griffin on, only a small increase in recoil. Huge reduction in blast. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/857/IMG_0768_jpeg-3137489.JPG View Quote Good points and if I choose the Scout Squad rifle the muzzle break/noise enhancer is coming off and a standard flash hider will take it's place. |
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No more geriatric politicians.
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No more geriatric politicians.
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My $.02 is the SS w/ this ... Bassett mount
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
G. K. Chesterton |
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Be different. Get a Shuff’s BM-59 Mag Fed Garand.
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¡Ahora sin chingas!
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Keep an eye out for a Chinese gun, they are underappreciated and undervalued IMHO. I got one for $1050 that came with a USGI trigger group, magazine and stock. It isn't a pretty as a Springfield, but it is all forged with a chrome lined bore. It scratches my M14 itch. I'm probably going to mount a Cogburn micro prism mount and put a Primary Arms 3x micro prism on it. It'll be my Blackhawk Down 'ish' clone.
I also realized I had about 6-7 Checkmate mags sitting in my parts bin (along with several dozen HK-91 mags). I was thinking of either a PTR-91 or M14 when I won the Norinco. I get on Gunbroker when I need a break at work. I enter a low bid or up to what I want to pay and get back to work. At the end of the day, I find out if I won or now. Now I'm keeping my eye out for either a PTR-91KP3 (12.5" PTR clone) or a 16" PTR-91. |
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LRB if one's within reach.
I have two LRB receiver/SEI barrel/Blackfeather chassis rifles that are the most accurate semiautomatics I've ever shot or witnessed being shot. Even better than my JP LRI-20. The internet says M14s suck though. |
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I’d say a standard length but then again if you suppress the Scout version it might be fun to shoot.
Maybe something to motivate you or demotivate… https://armourersbench.com/2022/06/12/m14s-in-ukraine/ |
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