Cross another one off the bucket list!

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

FINALLY got an M1A. Came across this Loaded Springfield at the local shop for a great price "used" so I jumped on it. I am incredibly torn on how to set it up. I love the old school look, but want a regular scope. However for now I have it set up like the Randy Shughart M14 from Black Hawk Down. Im not worried about getting a correct Aimpoint 3000 or whatever for now since even the movie was incorrect there. I want a synthetic stock to paint to finish the rifle.

Some questions:

What are you guys using for surplus ammo?

What is the correct stock that would have been used as an alternative to wood? My research says fiberglass?

Will a GI M14 stock (wood or synthetic) fit a loaded M1A? I know barrels are different so I wasn't sure.

Anyone have any more info?

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Alea Jacta Est · Jul 12, 2015

Indiana Jones said:
FINALLY got an M1A. Came across this Loaded Springfield at the local shop for a great price "used" so I jumped on it. I am incredibly torn on how to set it up. I love the old school look, but want a regular scope. However for now I have it set up like the Randy Shughart M14 from Black Hawk Down. Im not worried about getting a correct Aimpoint 3000 or whatever for now since even the movie was incorrect there. I want a synthetic stock to paint to finish the rifle.

Some questions:

What are you guys using for surplus ammo?

What is the correct stock that would have been used as an alternative to wood? My research says fiberglass?

Will a GI M14 stock (wood or synthetic) fit a loaded M1A? I know barrels are different so I wasn't sure.

Anyone have any more info?

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Very cool. Mikey Likey.

Makes me want to take mine out of the safe and stretch her legs out.

I don't have any answers to your questions but look forward to seeing what the cognoscenti produce.

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

Nnztg8r said:
Very cool. Mikey Likey.

Makes me want to take mine out of the safe and stretch her legs out.

I don't have any answers to your questions but look forward to seeing what the cognoscenti produce.

Thanks! Cant wait to toss on an M14 flash hider with bayonet lug.

Vile Shadow · Jul 12, 2015

Indiana Jones said:
Thanks! Cant wait to toss on an M14 flash hider with bayonet lug too.

Oh HELL yeah, GOTTA do that.

When you get a chance, step outside, face west, bend over and drop your drawers.

After installing a PROPER flash hider, step outside, face east, and do likewise. That will show the proper level of appreciation for the handiwork of both O'Malley AND Sen. Frankenfeinstein.

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

Sling Blade said:
Oh HELL yeah, GOTTA do that.

When you get a chance, step outside, face west, bend over and drop your drawers.

After installing a PROPER flash hider, step outside, face east, and do likewise. That will show the proper level of appreciation for the handiwork of both O'Malley AND Sen. Frankenfeinstein.

Too many large moons in that idea. I don't wanna mess with the tides.

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sailskidrive · Jul 12, 2015

Very nice.

I put a NF 2.5-10 NSX on mine....

outrider58 · Jul 12, 2015

I hate you!

Very nice!

fred333 · Jul 12, 2015

Indiana Jones said:
FINALLY got an M1A.

First off, congratulations. I'm green with envy.
Now, pardon my naivete, but do you live outside Maryland? Other than the [Chinese-made] Poly Tech version, my understanding is that the M1A is banned in MD.

As far as modifications, I think it looks best as-is. And if you decide to resell, it'll nearly always be worth more in its OEM configuration. And it looks outstanding next to your Garand (which it handily outclasses).

Alea Jacta Est · Jul 12, 2015

Colorado

rdc · Jul 12, 2015

Putting a scope on that rifle makes baby Jesus cry. Other than that congrats.

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

fred333 said:
First off, congratulations. I'm green with envy.

Now, pardon my naivete, but do you live outside Maryland? Other than the [Chinese-made] Poly Tech version, my understanding is that the M1A is banned in MD.

As far as modifications, I think it looks best as-is. And if you decide to resell, it'll nearly always be worth more in its OEM configuration. And it looks outstanding next to your Garand (which it handily outclasses).

Honestly I have no idea if it is banned in MD. I lost track of all of that stuff. No I don't live in MD anymore. I can't wait to shoot this and my Garand this week. I haven't fired the M1 in ages! Unforgivable I know.

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Fender · Jul 12, 2015

I shoot plain ol' steel Wolf/Tula .308 outta mine. It goes bang, it hits what I'm aiming at, is much cheaper than brass .308/7.62.

I use a Sadlak Industries Airborne scope mount with a Vortex PST 1-4x optic. Love that set up but it does make an already heavy rifle, pretty damn heavy.

Boonie Hat · Jul 12, 2015

USGI stocks will fit the loaded model just fine. It's the ones that are really worn that can be loose. People tend to bed those.

A proper flash suppressor and stock will really up the style points

j8064 · Jul 12, 2015

Indiana Jones said:
Honestly I have no idea if it is banned in MD. I lost track of all of that stuff. No I don't live in MD anymore. I can't wait to shoot this and my Garand this week. I haven't fired the M1 in ages! Unforgivable I know.

We're jealous you were able and got out of Marylandistan and into free 'merica. Many of us are still trying to find paths out that work for us.

That's a bootiful addition! :thumbsup:

Think good thoughts of us when you get it to the range.

Oh, and of course, a range report is mandatory!

:bowdown:

dontpanic · Jul 12, 2015

My M1A has shot everything I've ever tried. Lately I've been shooting a lot of Perfecta .308 (there was a huge sale on it a couple of months ago)

The fiberglass stock is the alternate to wood. It is a better stock but does not look as classy. I'm planning on getting mine painted in Vietnam era jungle camouflage.

USGI stocks swap out with the M1A stock. There is just a gap where the happy switch was. You can fill that with wood or a couple of companies sell fake switches to fill the space.

One note on flash hiders. I don't remember the muzzle thread on the M1A/M14, but it is the only rifle in existance with that pitch. Make sure you get the right one.

Edit: threads are .595X32.

Vile Shadow · Jul 12, 2015

fred333 said:
First off, congratulations. I'm green with envy.
Now, pardon my naivete, but do you live outside Maryland? Other than the [Chinese-made] Poly Tech version, my understanding is that the M1A is banned in MD.

Nope. He flew the coop.

As far as modifications, I think it looks best as-is. And if you decide to resell, it'll nearly always be worth more in its OEM configuration. And it looks outstanding next to your Garand (which it handily outclasses).

Here's my two brothers.

ericoak · Jul 12, 2015

Not really too much Surplus 7.62x51 out there.

Blacksmith101 · Jul 12, 2015

The CMP has ammo available and buying it from them supports the shooting sports:
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/ammo-parts-accessories/

rdc · Jul 12, 2015

I can easily and reliably hit my buddies 16in steel plate at 340yards with iron sights using cheap ass wolf. Some Indian surplus I had sucked. All other commercial stuff ran fine.

Indiana Jones · Jul 12, 2015

I found Portuguese surplus at my shop for $14.95 a box. Brass case non corrosive. Snagged the last 3 boxes.

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