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SHOOTER61 · 11-04-2009, 11:12 AM

I am really leaning towards getting a M1A rifle. The Bush model would be my first choice. But maybe a full size would work too. I am just looking for a long range shooter with some knock down power. I have a Glock 17, Winchester 1300 defender and a F/N scar. So I think to fill out my needs a semi 308 would be it. The FAL crossed my mind, but I think the M1A is my first choice. Any thoughts from you guys and pics of your M1A would be great. I think I would want a scope and bi-pod. Thanks for any help you can give.

Klaws · 11-04-2009, 11:39 AM

I have the SOCOM II, and it is the love of my shooting life.

If I were to swap it for anything, I'd get the SOCOM 16, or if I had the money a match M1A.

I love springfield, great customer service, and I have had 0 problems with my beautiful rifle. I am an M1A addict now.

I'd say go for it. I have heard nothing but good things about the FAL also, but the M1 is sexier IMO.

panther308 · 11-04-2009, 01:21 PM

Go for the M1A

SHOOTER61 · 11-04-2009, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the advice and nice pics. I really want the Bush model if I can find one in new condition.

VinnAY · 11-04-2009, 08:19 PM

Id love one but too pricey for my blood.

Shay_Ellafrits · 11-04-2009, 08:42 PM

how bout the ar-10 platform?

cb4 xd45 · 11-04-2009, 09:04 PM

Well since you have a SCAR i suspect you have the money for both. Buy a springfield sar4800 match FAL, and a m1a socom. They you are all set in the .308 department.

**Need For Speed** · 11-04-2009, 09:11 PM

they suck!

SHOOTER61 · 11-04-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Need For Speed

they suck!

Very nice, I like #2 and #3. How is easy is it to mount optics? Since I do have a Scar I was thinking about waiting for a Scar-H. But I am sure they will be scarce and pricey.

ScottyPotty · 11-04-2009, 10:52 PM

Nice

I want one........it is on my short list. I just haven't decided which one to get.

11-04-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
SHOOTER61 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn Wa Posts: 20	S/A M1A thoughts I am really leaning towards getting a M1A rifle. The Bush model would be my first choice. But maybe a full size would work too. I am just looking for a long range shooter with some knock down power. I have a Glock 17, Winchester 1300 defender and a F/N scar. So I think to fill out my needs a semi 308 would be it. The FAL crossed my mind, but I think the M1A is my first choice. Any thoughts from you guys and pics of your M1A would be great. I think I would want a scope and bi-pod. Thanks for any help you can give.
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11-04-2009, 11:39 AM	#2
Klaws XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Biggest little city in the World Posts: 1,751	I have the SOCOM II, and it is the love of my shooting life. If I were to swap it for anything, I'd get the SOCOM 16, or if I had the money a match M1A. I love springfield, great customer service, and I have had 0 problems with my beautiful rifle. I am an M1A addict now. I'd say go for it. I have heard nothing but good things about the FAL also, but the M1 is sexier IMO. __________________ An armed society is a polite society - R.A.H. A Wolverine ate my Irons. "this thread needs more Warthog." -DevJames
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11-04-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 849	Go for the M1A __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.
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11-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
SHOOTER61 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn Wa Posts: 20	Thanks for the advice and nice pics. I really want the Bush model if I can find one in new condition.
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11-04-2009, 08:19 PM	#5
VinnAY XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Platte City, MO Posts: 297	Id love one but too pricey for my blood. __________________ US Air Force veteran, 1991 - 2004
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11-04-2009, 08:42 PM	#6
Shay_Ellafrits XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 921	how bout the ar-10 platform? __________________ AR-15 (Building) Mossberg 500 Marlin 925 Mossberg 100 ATR The only easy day is yesterday.
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11-04-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
cb4 xd45 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 40	Well since you have a SCAR i suspect you have the money for both. Buy a springfield sar4800 match FAL, and a m1a socom. They you are all set in the .308 department.
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11-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#8
Need For Speed XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cincinnati Area Posts: 898	they suck! __________________ Radical Muslims enjoy blowing themselves up, and we enjoy blowing them up. You'd think we'd get along better... Marines usually come in two sizes. Big and Mean or Skinny and Mean.
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11-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#10
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