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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:44:51 AM EDT
Popped up on YT this morning and gave it a watch.
I spit coffee everywhere at 5:10.  The Gun Liberals Aren’t Scared Of But They Should Be. The Springfield M1A Scout |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:58:26 AM EDT
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My buddy just bought an M1A scout because of this video
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:08:24 AM EDT
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Quoted: Popped up on YT this morning and gave it a watch. I spit coffee everywhere at 5:10.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0sg1xg7isA guy I knew in the Army bought an M1A Scout and put an MRO on it. He shot nice, 2-3" groups at 100 yards with it. I haven't heard anything bad about the Springfields, except I think there were issues with receivers cracking. I haven't known anyone who had an issue with them, personally. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:12:57 AM EDT
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Tag for after work.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:13:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My buddy just bought an M1A scout because of this video There are so many people that buy anything he makes a video on. He's the ultimate person for a company to sponsor in the gun world imo. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:14:06 AM EDT
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Quoted: Popped up on YT this morning and gave it a watch. I spit coffee everywhere at 5:10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0sg1xg7isReplace janky commercial parts with USGI parts. Then add a suppressor and tune the gas system with a Schuster adj. M1A plug. Then you can be Johnny Strong:  Daylight's End 2016 Street Shootout Vs Bandits 1 |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:14:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My buddy just bought an M1A scout because of this video Excellent |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:15:31 AM EDT
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Welcome, fellow M1A enjoyers.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:22:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are so many people that buy anything he makes a video on. He's the ultimate person for a company to sponsor in the gun world imo. That's why the media company he works for gets hired by gun companies, although he does say in the video they purchased the M1A and it wasn't provided to them. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:27:03 AM EDT
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…and just like that, M1As became cool again…
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:27:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are so many people that buy anything he makes a video on. He's the ultimate person for a company to sponsor in the gun world imo. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My buddy just bought an M1A scout because of this video There are so many people that buy anything he makes a video on. He's the ultimate person for a company to sponsor in the gun world imo. This isn’t his first time either  I agree. He show cases guns well. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:28:26 AM EDT
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The M14 (and the M1a by default) is God's rifle.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:31:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: …and just like that, M1As became cool again… Cool people always knew it was cool. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:32:36 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:33:51 AM EDT
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I got my SOCOM II because it was fun in Battlefield, and was worried they would come down hard on other "scary" rifles while leaving the M1A alone
I tried to sell it at a shop recently but they wouldn't give me more than $700 
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:36:50 AM EDT
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I went with a Socom16, replaced a few internals with USGI, and then a more classic look. USGI stock, fake selector to fill the hole, NM rear sight, NM front sight with base designed for the SOCOM for proper height. And the cheapest upgrade ever: a rubber pipe stem protector for the charging handle. Some have edges that just don't want to go away. A buck later and no need for caution racking the action.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:39:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A guy I knew in the Army bought an M1A Scout and put an MRO on it. He shot nice, 2-3" groups at 100 yards with it. I haven't heard anything bad about the Springfields, except I think there were issues with receivers cracking. I haven't known anyone who had an issue with them, personally. Eight bazillion high power shooters ran M1A's for YEARS in competition and did not suffer cracking receivers. M1A receivers are investment cast versus the forged ones used on the m14, but they are not prone to cracking because of that. I don't know where some of you guys get your information. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:42:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Eight bazillion high power shooters ran M1A's for YEARS in competition and did not suffer cracking receivers. M1A receivers are investment cast versus the forged ones used on the m14, but they are not prone to cracking because of that. I don't know where some of you guys get your information. Rumor mill, duh.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:42:47 AM EDT
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I wish that I liked my M1A, but it just doesnt do it for me.
M1 Garand is so much more fun to shoot. I kind of want to tacti-cool my M1A now, though. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:43:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Eight bazillion high power shooters ran M1A's for YEARS in competition and did not suffer cracking receivers. M1A receivers are investment cast versus the forged ones used on the m14, but they are not prone to cracking because of that. I don't know where some of you guys get your information. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A guy I knew in the Army bought an M1A Scout and put an MRO on it. He shot nice, 2-3" groups at 100 yards with it. I haven't heard anything bad about the Springfields, except I think there were issues with receivers cracking. I haven't known anyone who had an issue with them, personally. Eight bazillion high power shooters ran M1A's for YEARS in competition and did not suffer cracking receivers. M1A receivers are investment cast versus the forged ones used on the m14, but they are not prone to cracking because of that. I don't know where some of you guys get your information. M1 Garands (USGIs, not the S.A.-made M1s) have forged receivers. There is a reason. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:44:01 AM EDT
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Things weight a ton, no thanks.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:46:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Things weight a ton, no thanks. 
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:46:59 AM EDT
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These used to have an absolute shit reputation. I guess they're better now?
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:48:21 AM EDT
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My lrb 18" is 8.5lb. Probably weighs less than a lot of ARs with the crap hanging off of them..
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:49:02 AM EDT
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They're fun rifles. I've shot one a few times. I dunno if it's fun enough to spend the money on one. I am pretty invested in the AR10.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:49:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got my SOCOM II because it was fun in Battlefield, and was worried they would come down hard on other "scary" rifles while leaving the M1A alone I tried to sell it at a shop recently but they wouldn't give me more than $700 I’ll give you $800 for it
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:50:14 AM EDT
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Back in the late 90's there weren't that many choices for a US made .308 . I forked over a lot of " back then money " and bought a "Loaded ".
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:51:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My buddy just bought an M1A scout because of this video Good luck finding that fucking rail. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:59:14 AM EDT
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Fun fact: the California-legal muzzle brake makes the rifle shoot softer, smoother than the slotted USGI flash hider. But the slotted flash hider
turns the gun into a felonious "AsSuAlt weAPoN" in Ca.... Old pic: two 100% USGI beauties from the early 1990's 
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:02:54 PM EDT
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Love me some M14 goodness. Easily the easiest of the battle rifles to shoot.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:05:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: M1 Garands (USGIs, not the S.A.-made M1s) have forged receivers. There is a reason.  |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:06:18 PM EDT
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I had a Supermatch for a bit. Great shooting gun. Very smooth shooting; ridiculously low recoil with the SEI brake. Accuracy was really good, MOA or better, Buuuut… it weighed like 16+ pounds with a Mark4 scope. I sold it and built a PSA PA-10 that is way handier weighs under 10 pounds with scope and almost as accurate.
I’ve considered getting another M1A for fun, if I did a scout would be on my short list. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:11:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Replace janky commercial parts with USGI parts. Then add a suppressor and tune the gas system with a Schuster adj. M1A plug. Then you can be Johnny Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxd3jziqkAEDid I have a stroke or is that James Yaeger as one of the bad guys? |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:13:46 PM EDT
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I will always prefer the pre-roid and tatts flannel daddy.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:14:08 PM EDT
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I watched that last night at work. I was going to start a thread but I figured someone must of already done.
I think I'm going to shoot my M1 this week. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:14:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did I have a stroke or is that James Yaeger as one of the bad guys? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Replace janky commercial parts with USGI parts. Then add a suppressor and tune the gas system with a Schuster adj. M1A plug. Then you can be Johnny Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxd3jziqkAEDid I have a stroke or is that James Yaeger as one of the bad guys? Did he jump in a ditch? |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:15:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did I have a stroke or is that James Yaeger as one of the bad guys? Yes, that is actually James Yeager.  Yeager's IMDB lol In 2011 Yeager was on the Discovery Channel show “One Man Army”, was featured on the National Geographic documentary “Snipers Inc”, "Student of the Gun”, and Yeager has appeared on “Friends of the NRA TV”. Yeager was on the cover of the 2012 “Combat” magazine by American Handgunner. He appeared in the motion picture “Daylight’s End” and “Cherokee Creek”. Last paragraph: Yeager's Bio at Tactical Response |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:15:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Replace janky commercial parts with USGI parts. Then add a suppressor and tune the gas system with a Schuster adj. M1A plug. Then you can be Johnny Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxd3jziqkAEI've wanted one since seeing that movie. If I could get one of these that'd accept a direct thread suppressor, I'd be all over it. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:15:22 PM EDT
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M1A thread!
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:16:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool people always knew it was cool. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: …and just like that, M1As became cool again… Cool people always knew it was cool.  Attached FileReal ones know. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:17:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Things weight a ton, no thanks. Go lift some weights, string bean. Always wanted one, never bought one. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:22:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got my SOCOM II because it was fun in Battlefield, and was worried they would come down hard on other "scary" rifles while leaving the M1A alone I tried to sell it at a shop recently but they wouldn't give me more than $700  Nick |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:26:37 PM EDT
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His knowledge of current events appears to be as out of date as the rifle he is reviewing.
Newsflash: Liberals are banning even obsolete firearms by name now. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:29:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've wanted one since seeing that movie. If I could get one of these that'd accept a direct thread suppressor, I'd be all over it. Griffin makes a taper mount in M1A thread (19/32?). https://www.griffinarmament.com/taper-mount-minimalist-stealth-flash-suppressor/ I'm about to buy that and the SEI gas block front sight for my Loaded so i can use my Optimus 9 on it. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:33:49 PM EDT
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oops
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:35:04 PM EDT
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The video they talk about doing in the future on a suppressed socom 16 should be more useful.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:37:07 PM EDT
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His has an adjustable gas plug, and other goodies. Gas plug is highly recommended.
But yeah what’s old is new again, I bought an old NM model some years back. Love it. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:38:50 PM EDT
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 Daylight's End Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Johnny Strong Movie |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:42:39 PM EDT
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A Springfield M1A was my first centerfire rifle. It didn’t always go bang when I pulled the trigger nor leave any indication of a light strike on the primer…
I sold it.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:46:01 PM EDT
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The Springfield variation is a good rifle. You do need to be aware they are not "perfect" out of the box, but SAI will make it right. My Standard model went back due to an issue with the trigger housing that caused mags not to lock in properly. SAI paid shipping both ways and had it fixed quickly. It was a nice shooting rifle. Then I bought a Bula Paratrooper and sold the M1A. The Bula is very nice. This video makes me want to put a red dot on it.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:46:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A Springfield M1A was my first centerfire rifle. It didn’t always go bang when I pulled the trigger nor leave any indication of a light strike on the primer… I sold it. There was a guy trying to qualify long distance with a brand new Springfield in 6.5 creedmoor, north of 8 rounds it started to have an occasional hangfire. At the 14 round count, every other round was a hangfire. Sadly he couldn’t qualify that day. |
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