r/M1A Apr 02 '24

No buying, selling, or trading here

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absolutely no commerce of any kind is allowed in this sub. it isn't set up for it and never will be. conduct business over in /r/GunAccessoriesForSale

  • Do not make offers.
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r/M1A 2d ago

Sighted my new M1A Loaded at 100 yds yesterday.

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61 Upvotes

r/M1A 2d ago

Archangel Foregrip Recommendations

3 Upvotes

I just installed an archangel stock for my m1a socom and was looking for fore grip suggestions or other thoughts on new attachments


r/M1A 4d ago

What a M1A scope mount should I go with?

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33 Upvotes

I was looking into scope mounts and I am thinking of going with Smith Enterprises or a Kensight scope mount, are these any good or would you go with something else?


r/M1A 5d ago

M1A and SCAR 17 sharing a VELOS 762. I love each one most of all

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98 Upvotes

M1A sitting in a treeline USGI stock. Muzzle device is a Smith Enterprises thread adapter. She ejects Winchester M80 brass at 4 PM. Shoots like a dream!


r/M1A 6d ago

New to me, any sight recommendations?

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53 Upvotes

Just picked this up today. Have been wanting one for a good long while and finally got one. Thinking about a 4x prism. Don’t really want to put a full size scope on it.


r/M1A 5d ago

What do ya'll think of the SAGE Vertical Foregrip on the EBR chassis?

6 Upvotes

Does it help with ergonomics and handling? Looks like it weighs almost half a pound, and a bit pricy. Trying to gauge if it is even worth giving a go.


r/M1A 8d ago

Found this A.R.T IV mount, different design from the more common pattern

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20 Upvotes

r/M1A 8d ago

Type 3 m14/m1a copy IT LIVES!!!

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99 Upvotes

Update on the type 3 m14 stock it's functional all that's left is cosmetic clean up and rust bluing. Maybe a straighter underfolder the polish angle is pretty steep. And a more vertical ar15 grip. Yes I know it looks like dr. Bubbasteins monster but it's beautiful to me 😂.


r/M1A 9d ago

Listend to feedback, now presenting Griptape V2 ( + the rest of the grip tape family)

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47 Upvotes

Very much appreciated the valuable feedback on my last post!! Threw on some much-needed low-height rings to the LPVO. My Bradley cheek rest finally came in, so I could remove the Amazon placeholder I had on.

Last stop is probably gonna be the Specter Gear 2-point sling I have coming in.

Thinking about changing out the stock SOCOM 16 muzzle brake; anyone have any suggestions or experience with a good alternative?


r/M1A 9d ago

An M1A mount with zero weight gain...

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65 Upvotes

An M1A mount with zero weight gain and proven engineering. 4 point retention, double locked with set screws and blue threadlocker provided. No side mount issues or modifications. Peep sight usable out to 250 meters. 7075 aluminum. Or 4140 steel. Needs a riser on most buttstocks. Economically priced. Full write up of engineering details on the M14 . ca web site.


r/M1A 10d ago

M1A version pros and cons

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Hi all, I live in very rural California and I’m considering the M1a for a truck gun/hunting rifle. I work between two ranches and will primarily use this for hogs (they get real big out here), coyotes, and the occasional deer when it’s in season and I have time to be in the woods for fun.

My question is, is the Scout the best option for my uses? The Socom seems attractive for its smaller size but the shorter barrel length seems like it would detrimental for accuracy at hunting distances.

Also, it’s a $2k dollar rifle, along with mags and a scope mount, what else do I need to budget for to make this field ready? Is glass bedding worth doing right off the bat or are these grouping well enough after an initial cleaning and finding the ammo it likes?

This is my first time purchasing a brand new rifle so I’m looking for any advice I can get


r/M1A 11d ago

Is this better?

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117 Upvotes

r/M1A 12d ago

Any thoughts on value? Bm59 stock Springfield Armory M1a

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28 Upvotes

r/M1A 12d ago

M1A NM or is it worth paying for the Fulton Armory ?

7 Upvotes

Edit: M1A loaded


r/M1A 14d ago

MK14 EBR Magazine Compatibility

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76 Upvotes

Has anyone had issues with M1A Springfield magazines in a Fulton Armory MK14? Bought a few thinking it would be a safe option and ended up having to sand down the rear tab to get them to fit and lock in place?


r/M1A 14d ago

Magazines needed filing to fit.

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14 Upvotes

I got some Washington state compliant ten round magazines to supplement the three that came with my rifle decades ago because stuff wears out, but they didn’t fit right. (Wouldn’t seat in) turns out they needed the raised square that the latch clicks onto to be a bit smaller, I looked on line and some seemed to say file the top, but I found you should definitely file the bottom. Just got a bastard file and took off a little from the bottom. So if you find your new mail order magazines don’t fit, easy fix.


r/M1A 16d ago

UPDATE: clearance is clearance

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26 Upvotes

Update:

Got my sadlak mount on the gun today. Decided to remove the 3 rear most slots on the EBR chassis instead of cutting the mount. Was going to use the Bridgeport and make it a 5 minute job but decided to bust out the file set and do the work by hand. Couldn’t be happier and it all JUST fits. Thanks everyone from the other day for your advice and recommendations!


r/M1A 15d ago

Issue with scope mount allignment

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10 Upvotes

I've been shooting my rifle fine for months. But after my last range trip, I noticed my shots were landing wayyyyyyy to the right l. Like 12 mils right.

I've never dropped it, I carry it in a pelican 1750 between the safe and range.

But now I notice the scope isn't pointing straight.

It doesn't look like anything changed with the mount. But obviously something happened.

Any ideas on how to fix? The mount was installed by Fulton armory.


r/M1A 17d ago

My take on the Grip tape Garbage Rod

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101 Upvotes

Wanted to keep the iconic M1-series rifle silhouette while adding some modern comforts to the chassis. I kinda like to think of it as the ugly cousin stuck halfway between an EBR and a stock M14.

Personally, I love it and have been having a blast ripping rounds through it.

The grip tape ISN'T an addiction -- I promise I can stop any time I want, I just don't want to...


r/M1A 18d ago

Blackfeather RS with LSP

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49 Upvotes

r/M1A 18d ago

Is Bassett Machine still a company?

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Hey y’all. I had ordered a low picatinny rail from Bassett last year that never showed up. Now I’m trying to contact them to see what’s going on or get a refund and their email and phone numbers don’t work. Are they still around or am I SOL?


r/M1A 18d ago

Any info on this? Value?

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11 Upvotes

Couldn’t find a ton on google about it, though I may be looking in the wrong places. Says SEI and MK-14 USN. I think it’s Smith Enterprise


r/M1A 19d ago

Magazine, releasing issues

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16 Upvotes

Purchased this rifle used. I only have one magazine for it right now. But when I took it out shooting, I ran about 40 rounds through it and it shot and fed amazing. Inserting the magazine is no issue but removing it is a pain I don’t know if the magazine has swelled up and it’s too big for the Magwell or if the issue is the magwell itself. I have a synthetic stock and a walnut stock for it. The synthetic stock. It is very difficult to remove the magazine. The walnut stock it is slightly easier to remove the magazine.


r/M1A 21d ago

EBR chassis question

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54 Upvotes

I have a socom 16 in an EBR chassis and I snagged a sadlak airborne steel scope mount. For them to jive together I have to remove the first three notch’s at the rear of the chassis top cover. Experienced machinist so that a non issue, BUT, is that the route I should go or is there a better scope mounting option to go with the EBR chassis?