Have you bought an M1A lately?

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I have. :)

My M1A loaded came in today. (Walnut/carbon barrel) It is a thing of beauty and I have no buyer's remorse. (I've wanted one for 15 years) I was a bit surprised that it didn't come with a 20 round magazine. Is that normal? The box is marked that it's illegal in CA, so I don't think that is the issue. (Luckily I've got some 20 rounder's on the shelf. :) )

I'll try to get some pictures up after she gets her initial range outing.

Have a good one,
Dave
 
I bought my Loaded about a year ago and it only came with one 10 rounder. I bought ten T-57 20 rounders for it and most have worked flawlessly. My brother also managed to get his hands on a couple USGI 20 rounders and they too have been flawless.

Congrats on a great rifle.
 
No, but I bought another stripped AR-10 lower yesterday. This one'll probably be built into a 16" lightweight carbine with an Aimpoint on top.

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Thanks guys! It's killing me waiting to shoot it . . . .I'm wondering if the wife would notice if I just put a few rounds out the kitchen window. :)
 
I plan on buying that exact rifle in the next few months.

There will be some 20 round mags waiting for mommy when she gets home.

Did that sound weird?:uhoh:
 
Bought mine about a month ago. Like you I have wanted one for many years.
 

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Ok, here's my new baby, a couple of cosmoline covered USGI mags and her first few meals. (SA surplus bought when it was cheap . . .told you I wanted one for a LOOOOONNG time! :) )

Now all I have to do is work up some good handloads that are specific for the M1A. Anyone know if Hornady TAP is safe to shoot in an M1A?

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All Springfield Armory M1As come with 10rd magazines. I've yet to see any of them ever ship with anything else.
 
M80 l47 grain ball equivalent: 43.0 gr. 4895. l68 grain Sierra Match King, 41.0 gr. 4895.

That's what my rifle has devoured for about 2K rounds.

They ARE nice, aren't they?

Have fun.
 
I have not purchased an M1A in several years, but I have purchased a few M14s :D

I picked up a LNIB heel stamped Poly Tech just last month.

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Nice traditional rifle. I may have to get one of those. I tend to tart up my M1A, but yours is a beautiful example.

Like H2Oman, I haven't bought a new one this year, but I have had a few.

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Contact member Eat Beef. He has quite a few REAL mags for the M-14. I have seen them all, and they are VERY nice.
Steve.
 
hah! I just got an M1A Standard in walnut furnishings as well...I live in CA so I ended up with a few 10 rounders and I've been trying a couple 5/20 mags I picked up from Marstar as well...for whatever reason I shoot better with the 20 rounders :|
 
Thanks for the handload advice guys. I was looking for a good 168gr. load that would be acceptable to the gas system.

I REALLY need to get out and shoot this thing . . . .damn job gets in the way all the time. :)

Have a good one,
Dave
 
Congrats. My local shop is offering 25% back on all purchases today thru monday. I might just have to order that M1A Scout Rifle I've wanted to go along with my M1A Loaded.
 
Congrats!

I just bought mine a month or so ago. I'm going to swap the Cali MB for a standard FS in the very near future. I only ended up with it because the cali models were easier to get. Now to sell the silly MB.

Oh and yes, it has a ten round magazine from the factory
 
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