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    155gr load for M1A

    Was given some 155gr bullets want to shoot them in a M1A, have several military cases to load. What powders and primers do you think that would work..
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    Gunsmithing M1A smith

    Any suggestions that I won't have to wait 6months to a year for? I just need a scope mounting problem solved.
  3. Grump

    Range Report M1A and 155 A-Maxes

    Tried some 4064 in and OCW test and the promising results were at speeds we're not supposed to see with a 22-inch barrel. FA 63 Match cases, reloaded 1x before WLR primers Seated 2.82 or so OAL New ordinary match barrel from Springfield Armory Temp 80 F, humidity probably 30-40. 45.0 (last of...
  4. W

    Gunsmithing M1A thread adapter for can

    Anyone know a man that can help me maybe thread a phantom flash hider to 5/8X24 to turn it into an adapter for an m1a, or something similar? Obliged, WYK
  5. ryznstr15

    M1A OR Bolt Gun?

    Good evening all, thanks for taking the time to read this and give me your thoughts. I have the chance to buy a M1A or to possibly get my hands on a Remington 700 ADL that I wanted to break down to just the receiver blue print it and build from there. i already have a savage 10FP that has work...
  6. Grump

    OCW with an M1A?

    Should I run the OCW test at 200 yards instead of 100? Any insights into OCW with this gas gun? Here's why I ask: Got some more bullets to test, trying to tweak things into a reliably sub-MOA load or two. Past OCW tests have been mixed. One was mucked by a loose scope mount. One before that...
  7. W

    Suppressors m1a Springfield muzzle thread pitch Question

    Anyone know off-hand what the thread pitch is for an m1a? Obliged, WYK
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    Advanced Marksmanship summer shooting sling with M1A

    I have always used a sweat shirt, under a GI shooting jacket.. all year...as I am getting older, and don't compeat...I want to shoot cooler...my question is what do you use on your sling arm in the summer..I shoot GI web slings...long sessions tend to give me arm pinch and fatigue with nothing...
  9. USGUNWORKS

    Manners prototype M1A stock

    Tom and I have prototyped an M1A stock based on the T4-A. We are looking for feedback and checking interest to see if we want to put it into production. Please post comments or questions here.
  10. ryznstr15

    M1A Good Platform Or Not??

    I would like to start out by saying thank you for reading this post and helping me out. I have been a long time reader and I have found a lot of great information through this forum. Here is the question I have a Savage 10FP that has some work put into it. I have been wanting to build a...
  11. JRose

    Gunsmithing M1A flash hider

    How flippin tight should that castle nut be??? I bent a set of pliers trying to get it off and it didn't budge...
  12. Mag 300

    How do I get oal and headspace on an M1A?

    I have shot bolt rifles for years and know this for all bolt rifles , what do I have to get or buy to beasure headspace and oal for the m1A. or is it worth it on a semi auto . Feel free to laugh I feel rather dumb asking but this is where I have gotten a lot of answers and learned a lot. Thanks Bill
  13. Mag 300

    Need a good load for M1A 168 gr projectile?

    does anyone have a good semi auto load for the M1A I have a M-21 and have been using 44 gr of rl15 and a 168 some poeple here say that this could damage the rifle ?? Thanks in advance Bill
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    Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 16X M-1 vs. 16X M-1A Ultra

    What are the differences as they appear to be the same scope? Does the Ultra have the 140MOA elevation range? Does the Ultra have any advantages?
  15. Jaeger_308

    Gunsmithing New Barrel on M1A Scout ?

    I have SA Scout in a Sage rig, and it has the stock barrel with SEI Direct Connect Vortex FH. Would it benefit me to try and find someone to but a better quality barrel on it, and if so, who would you guys recommend ?
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    M1A or HK 91

    I am torn between the two, looking for pros and cons of both. I have some experience with am M1A and its a great gun but I like the charging handle on the HK. I am looking for a rugged end of the world, zombie take over gun. I am not looking to shoot past 300m, the gun is more for CQB with some...
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    JAE or McMillan for M1a

    I am building an M1a and am wondering what stock to get. the McMillian is lots less expensive. Can the JAE stock deliver the accuracy that a McMillan stock that is bedded can? Which would you choose and why?
  18. turtlesniper

    m1a loads

    i am about to acquire an m1a set up to nm specs and was trying to get info on known performance loads and also see if varget and 175smk would work well in an m1a
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    Gunsmithing Bolt Rifle Guy with M1A question

    With respect to the M1A / M14, I have always been amazed at how the front parts assembly (gas plug, gas cyl and gas piston hold(s) up to the constant forward hammering. How does a rifle design hold it's zero after such a constant smacking, I continue to ask myself. :P At any rate, here's my...
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    M1A and others

    Here it is and some others!!