Talk me out of a 6.5 M1A

DetectiveWildman · Nov 25, 2018

Ive always lusted after an M1A but since leaving the state is not a possibility any time soon and finding a shady gun dealer would put me in the hotel fed for a bit, is a 6.5 worth it? Anyone bought one? Im not the biggest fan of the stainless and the plain synthetic stock but if i want to scratch the itch its my only option. Is it a decent one?

Threeband · Nov 25, 2018

You can get two or three nice Garands for the price of a 6.5 M1A, and the Garand is a better rifle in a more readily available, less expensive chambering.

You can also shoot the Garand in Vintage Matches, which are low-key, addictive fun.

Bertfish · Nov 25, 2018

To me an M1A not in .308 is not an M1A. That's just a personal opinion in though

dist1646 · Nov 25, 2018

Unless you absolutely, positively want an M1A, there are better options in 6.5 Creedmoor. The AR10 type platform or any number of bolt guns cost much less and is where I would go. Of course, the 6.5 seems to be the only option for those in occupied territory who didn't beat the Oct.1, 2013 crap!

Mt Airy · Nov 25, 2018

I see absolutely nothing wrong with the idea. 6.5 is much better round than a 308. Yes i shot a M1A in high power back in the day and still might have one.
I have shot a 6.5 AR10 it was real nice !!!!

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DaemonAssassin · Nov 25, 2018

Build a AR-10 for yourself. This way you can have an upper in 6.5 CM and another upper in 308.

Mt Airy · Nov 25, 2018

I think Rick River sells one in 6.5 creedmore

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dreadpirate · Nov 25, 2018

Threeband said:
You can get two or three nice Garands for the price of a 6.5 M1A, and the Garand is a better rifle in a more readily available, less expensive chambering.

You can also shoot the Garand in Vintage Matches, which are low-key, addictive fun.

This ^^ and you can also get an AR10 pattern rifle in 6.5 CM for less as well.

dreadpirate · Nov 25, 2018

erwos · Nov 25, 2018

M1As are over-rated. They are not particularly accurate without extensive bedding jobs or chassis systems, the ergos are so-so, they do not suppress well or easily, and they are heavy SOBs. They have good iron sights, I grant you, but there is a reason the US military asked for the M110 and the Mk20 Mod 0, and not more M39s... the M1A/M14 is obsolete, and there's only so much lipstick you can put on that pig.

dist1646 · Nov 25, 2018

erwos said:
M1As are over-rated. They are not particularly accurate without extensive bedding jobs or chassis systems, the ergos are so-so, they do not suppress well or easily, and they are heavy SOBs. They have good iron sights, I grant you, but there is a reason the US military asked for the M110 and the Mk20 Mod 0, and not more M39s... the M1A/M14 is obsolete, and there's only so much lipstick you can put on that pig.

Must be why the military recalled all those M14's to use, they were just obsolete and useless. No, the decision the military made was made based on familiarity of the operating controls etc., as already exist on the M16/M4 platform and the ability of the soldier to be easily trained to use the M110 platform. Producing the M110 is easier too, especially since the gov't. basically destroyed M14 production capability. Once again, it is thanks to the civilian market, as well as improvements made to enhance the reliability and accuracy by the marksmanship units, that the M110 is proving it's self, after having many "teething issues".
Rest assured, no enemy wants to be on the receiving end of that old obsolete pig, the M14.

erwos · Nov 25, 2018

They recalled those M14s because they were there in inventory already, not because they were the best choice. The money spent on making them workable in a DMR role was considerable.

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Mr.Blue · Nov 25, 2018

I was surprised to hear that the M1A doesnt do that well with hard use. On AR15.com the owner of Battlefield Las Vegas went over what guns have been reliable and which ones haven’t been. It’s only one sample, but I have to think that it’s a excellent sample.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/Bravo-Company-bolt-Carrier-Group-question/4-721826/

Doesn’t the 6.5 eat barrels? It’s a great round, but I’d rather have the .308. Much more common as well.

BossmanPJ · Nov 25, 2018

Don’t do it. They are all going to laugh at you.

Biggfoot44 · Nov 25, 2018

It all comes down to : Do you specifically want an M1A on purpose ?

If yes , then have at that 6.5 , and enjoy .

If not necessarily , then restart a discussion about the best available platform for .308, and/ or best for 6.5 .

Rockzilla · Nov 25, 2018

Threeband said:
You can get two or three nice Garands for the price of a 6.5 M1A, and the Garand is a better rifle in a more readily available, less expensive chambering.

You can also shoot the Garand in Vintage Matches, which are low-key, addictive fun.

You got that right..very nice shooters...

Bertfish said:
To me an M1A not in .308 is not an M1A. That's just a personal opinion in though

Have the old Devine M1A's, some nice rifles and yeah they had
problems with a few..but... and the "Reese Brothers" M1A's
I'm with ya. gotta be .308..just an thought..

DaemonAssassin said:
Build a AR-10 for yourself. This way you can have an upper in 6.5 CM and another upper in 308.

serves 2 purposes...

erwos said:
M1As are over-rated. They are not particularly accurate without extensive bedding jobs or chassis systems, the ergos are so-so, they do not suppress well or easily, and they are heavy SOBs. They have good iron sights, I grant you, but there is a reason the US military asked for the M110 and the Mk20 Mod 0, and not more M39s... the M1A/M14 is obsolete, and there's only so much lipstick you can put on that pig.

Okay how much "crap" can you hang on the AR / M4 platform? at least your
throwing "lipstick" on the M1A / M14, the AR / M4 your doing "bondo" work
like "liposuction" or "botox" at least it don't look like a "Kardashian" Why is a
M1A on a lot of peoples "wish list"..Why is the "Ma Deuce" still going strong...?
Just my opinon that's all
I like debates..

If the OP wants one...buy it...have at it
not trying to be smart..it's your money buy
what you want.. it's nice to ask questions, opinons but it aways
ends in a debate.. even in my case (a debate) I'll do one in bolt,,,

the M40A (what ever prefix) or M21 is fine...

let the debates begin.....

-Rock

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ted76 · Nov 25, 2018

I wish they would make one .243 Winchester. All that it would take is a barrel change and should be MD legal .

dreadpirate · Nov 25, 2018

erwos said:
M1As are over-rated. They are not particularly accurate without extensive bedding jobs or chassis systems ...

Although I have never owned an M1A, I have heard EXACTLY the same sentiment from those that have shot M1A's competitively; and from multiple sources.

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