From Hatchers Book of the Garand, Maj. Gen. Julian S. Hatcher, USA, (c) 1948. Based on one of the most prolific and popular pistols in small arms history. Not to be deterred from their damp dreams of a full-auto rifle in a full-powered gravel belly cartridge, barely listened to Mr. Garand and conceded to lower the power to what we now know as the .308. This is the op rod guide that mounts onto the barrel. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Not all are tack-drivers, but you can use and abuse them til judgment day and not have to replace any parts. This is a whole nuther topic which could inspire a rather lengthy thread, but Ill try to condense it as much as possible. The Garand was the best compromise we could do given the financial climate of the day and it turned out to be a war winner. Many barrels have tooling marks on the lands and in the grooves, and these marks come from the tooling leaving chatter or very small marks where the cutting edges of the tools are worn. Garands original M1 design included a removable magazine. Build the squad around the machinegun and use the infantry to protect it. its amazing how quick our military discounts and ignores the lessons learned by adversary militaries as if its sacrilegious to do so. 3105 North Stone AvenueColorado Springs, CO 80907, Only registered users can write reviews. ????? If youve ever seen old G3s, their receivers are stretched and the design wasnt intended to incorporate the 308 either. With high muzzle velocity, low recoil and extreme long-range accuracy, competitive shooters will also appreciate the National Match tuned 4.5- to 5-lb. They are quite popular since you can drop the entire action and barrel into a chassis without permanent modifications. If you already have an M14 or M1A, consider seeking the mastery of men whose jobs are to work on these rifles every day. The M1A Scout Squad combines the legendary power and reliability of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout-style rifle. In used/fair condition. The German armaments board wanted something more positive and robust, and so we got the spring-steel extractor the Mauser 98 made famous. The Mauser 98 is/was certainly a very good and strong action, but might be considered over-built for modern sporting purposes. If you want a pure sniper rifle and or classic property defense rifle no the upgrade its not a stock M-14 is fine. Made from Hardened Tool Steel & Parkerized. Have a sack of medals and a stack of certificates. Unlike titanium, this is NOT a coating. All of the barrel makers who do this are either single-point cutting their rifling or button rifling their barrels. I agree with everything youve suggested. Our NM Spring . CNC machinery has changed all that. Original USGI in used excellent condition. From 1959 to 1970, the M14 served with distinction as the standard issue rifle of the United States military after the . Pay attention to the requirements for crimping so as to prevent bullets walking out of the cases, etc. Then, again, relearning what the Soviets did, they started including at least 2 or 3 designated marksmen more per platoon. But, the FAL is my one-gun-solution, my rifle of last-resort I would grab it and go because it has an adjustable gas system that accommodates the widest range of ammo, as well as scope, bi-pod, and cleaning kit it is a 1 MOA rifle with 175 gr. http://www.fulton-armory.com/stocklinerscreweach.aspx. I just bought this M1A even though I qualified on the M-14 back in 1969. Reconditioned/Reparkerized. My bolt roller popped off my M1A Scout . NEW YORK & CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: This is a standard item on rifle and barreled action builds. Sporting loads are a different story. My understanding is that Winchester borrowed the feature from the Springfield 03 that had a magazine cut off and the coned breech facilitated single round feeding. There is something about holding my Garand that just feels nice. Battelfield :shoots 3-5in 0-100 shots There, the 98 action, as originally conceived, stands head and shoulders above most all other bolt actions since. The first upgrades I'd suggest anyone do to an M1A (from a rack grade rifle) would be to replace the standard sights with the NM sights, which give you: - a thinner front post - 1/2 MOA clicks on the rear sight elevation - an aperture on the rear sight that can be rotated for minute up/down changes in elevation. The XD set the new industry standard for comfort, ease of operation, features and performance. JavaScript is disabled. All contributed to a rifle that worked well enough and caused Winchester to stop producing the Model 70 as it was designed. Ive tried everything else, might as well throw a few more bucks at it before I yank it off and have a new barrel hung on the action. I have to disagree about mounting a sling on an AR-15. Weve probably taken your M1A from a 2 MOA rifle down to a 1+ MOA rifle with no barrel replacement. I just might be having to cycle that bolt as Im dancing around like a court jester, and having a round drop off the bolt face and bobble out of the action is simply not acceptable. Ill even give credit to the damm SMLE. Ive seen barrels that were rough as a county dirt road that shot pretty well. Wood and bluing are nice and all, but what the author tells me is that he doesnt want to spend $280 for the best AR-15 trigger there is for competition (Geissele Hi-Speed) and which to me are as good as any of my tuned bolt gun triggers, but recommends that someone sink $1k+ in work (more if you rebarrel) on a $2.5k+ gun to be almost as accurate and shoot about as well as an off-the-rack $1.2k AR-15 service rifle (and its not hard to find service rifles with .25 moa click rear sights)? Jan 13, 2020 #1 . Stick with compounds that have a lot of time and experience behind them. The only issues that arise are when people come with non-standard AR parts. Go read about the 82nd Airbornes defense of the Arnhem DZs. Leave Britney Alone (if you saw the crazy youtube dude). Add to Cart. Then there are barrels that are rough as a cob, they foul and wont group, that are reported to be improved. Designed for quick snap shots at a target, the Scout Squad is packed with all the standard features that make the M1A great, plus new features like a specially designed muzzle brake to help tame recoil. M14 / M1A Stripper Clips, Set of 5, 7.62 NATO, *Very Good*, M14 / M1A Flash Hider Assembly w/Front Sight, USGI, *Good*, M1A / M14 Dual Magazine Pouch, OD Green Canvas w/Belt Loops, Greek, *Good*, M1A / M14 Dual Magazine Pouch, OD Green Canvas w/Metal Hangers, Greek, *Good*, M14 Stock, 33.5", Wood, Refinished Brown, USGI, *Good*, M1A / M14 Standard Weight Barrel, 22", Chrome Lined, 1 in 12, Parkerized, 7.62x51, *NEW*, M1A Operating Rod Spring Guide, *Very Good*, M14 / M1A Barrel, Chrome Lined, Marked H&R, Parkerized, 22" Long, 7.62 NATO, *Good*, Sold *As Is*. Ive built all but one of them, and while I bought the only one I didnt build pre-94, Ive re-built it a couple times over. I agree. I read somewhere, and I forget where, that one of the reasons for enbloc clips vs. a box magazine was because enbloc clips fit in the existing web gear and mags wouldnt. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. You used to be able to get M1As in the used market for less than a grand. Full Member. Premium American-made bolt action hunting rifles. As far as losing magazinesIm a tanker so I can say thisthe story goes that if you put a tanker in a sealed, round room with two ball bearings, hell lose one and break the other. They were far ahead of their time, thats for sure. Anyhow, thanks for an excellent article and comments till next time, RV. 2020 APEX Gun Parts. Made in USA. I know this because the Internetz told me so! Machined from bar stock. One advantage to the enbloc is that ammo comes ready to fire. The thought there is how much worse can I make it? They are both great rifles and you cant beat the look. Anyway, the War Dept stated: The rifle must be so designed that the magazine may be fed from clips or chargers. Resistance to heat becomes a major factor in spring performance in these firearms. Rest assured, you will still benefit from our vast product selection and industry-leading customer service. Thanks again for the great article. That post alone justifies TTAGs existence. Please call or email info@lrbarms.com for availability, Black Nitride Piston, add $15.00 (available at cart checkout). Part #: FA-M-080 . M14 M1A USGI Operating Rod, WRA: M14 M1A USGI Operating Rod, WRA Retabbed: M14 M1A TreelineM14 Chrome Silicon Operating Spring: . Designed to fit Springfield M1A series rifles chambered in 7.62x51mm, .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, this direct factory replacement operating rod guide is manufactured from steel with a matte blued finish. Try firing a 240B from the shoulder, and youll see how much modern compensators can do for 7.6251. Dont know if thats true or not, but having spent the last 28 years in the Army I can believe it. Combining the performance of a larger handgun with class-leading concealability and capacity. WLCE: A good book to start with is Bolt Action Rifles by Frank de Haas. Thread starter Epeeist; Start date Jan 13, 2020; Epeeist Elite. Ive got glass on lots of rifles. Combining the legendary power and accuracy of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle. Its like a stun grenade going off. I usually carried a grease gun or shotgun. I left the painted rack number on it, but cleaned off the gook and grime and used Tung oil for a finish. USE COMMON SENSE, youll enjoy shooting and be safe and resonsible. Register. The Brits and Germans wanted to go with a cartridge for the FAL that I could best describe as a European 7mm08 the European thinking was, just as Ive advocated, a 6.5 to 7mm intermediate cartridge for a full-auto battle rifle. the average person will never know this . I want the best for the job not good enough. M1A Operating Rod Spring Guide, *Very Good*, M1A Gas Cylinder Valve Spindle, With Spring, *Very Good*, M14 / M14E2 Field Manual, USGI, Paperback, *NEW*, M14 / M1A 30rd Magazine, Steel, 7.62X51/ .308, *Good*. You can make the stock, as-issued trigger that smooth, unlike stock AR-15 triggers which actually are nothing but case-hardened cow patties, complete pieces of crap. Springfield makes this rifle in 6 different variations and they vary in barrel length for intended use, and also and grade. Voila! Thats it. Ive never been in combat, but it sounds to me like one of the most stupid ideas Ive ever heard of. M14 Rifle Operating Rod, HRA,in *Very Good* condition. I know the 308 is too much for the G3. I stood 5ft6 and weighed 135lbs, I think the bursitis in my shoulder is the result. Sold Individually. Youre going to pay for it, one way or the other. Only the wood stocks have metal liners, the USGI synthetic do not require them. We no longer use full auto except for a narrow range tactical situations. May show signs of wear, marring, scratches, etc. I also want a cone breech, but thats yet another topic. With iron sights, I can achieve groups of just over 1MOA with use of a sling, a supported shooting position and premium ammo in a rack grade barreled rifle with sight, stock and trigger work. Solid, one-piece design features four milled flats to reduce weight and friction for smooth operation and long service life; helps eliminate magazine catch failures. Ill take a mauser over any american-made bolt action (other than the 03 which is a mauser LOL). Can I say that it seems that guns built 70 to 80 years ago were marvels? Winchester corrected this fault in present production Classic by having the gas venting into the magazine and installing a gas block. Is that going to be a threaded hole?.Is it a standard receiver thanks from New Guy USAF retired. I have 6 Model 70s both pre-64s and Classics. Looking from a very shallow angle from the end of the bore often leads you to think that your barrel is smooth much smoother than it really is. From my experience in Afghanistan a couple of years ago, we seemed to re-learn what the Soviets did: introduce designated marksman into all squads. Replace the clip with a 20 round mag and a soldier can put out 40 aimed rounds a minute. Of all the push-feed extractors, I like the Win70 post-64 type extractors the best, and something like an AR extractor translated to a bolt gun is perfectly OK as long as you dont tempt case failure by over-stoking your reloads. I wrote the author before the Military had a successful conversion to make a M-14 fire 5.56mm in the late 60s but Robert McNamara and Co where sold on Colts M-16A1 so test went no wear after testing. More Information; SKU: M1A-9889: Weight: 0.069000: So far, I've made the following accurizing upgrades: 4.5-5lb NM trigger job, shimmed gas cylinder, NM ferrule and handguard mods and NM op rod spring guide. SHOOT-SHOOT and keep SHOOTING until you establish consist shooting habits(breathing.squeezing,butt location,sight picture and more). Winchester settled out of court for $250K. The M1A SOCOM 16 takes the classic M1A to a whole new level. Those are great too. Theres about three levels of bedding involvement here, and unless youre experienced in this area, its best to have an experienced smith do the work. I heard Tubbs is great for lapping the barrel. NB that so far, we havent replaced the barrel. Yeah, yeah, I know. This rifle is not just a safe queen having been to Africa many times and accounted for three cape buffalo and one elephant. Fire lapping for accuracy? now youre just talking wholesale replacement of the hammer, trigger and disconnector. Includes NM base, dust cover, NM hooded aperture (Krieger), NM windage knob, elevation pinion. The ultimate icon. For a proven rifle that comes loaded with all the bells and whistles you need to dominate at the range, look no further than the Loaded M1A from Springfield Armory. The TRP is based off the custom Professional Model HRT 1911 developed by Springfield Armory for the FBI. It also fails DOD straightness gage tests, and appears to have a burr at the gas port. Add to Cart. The military just never seems to apply the right lessons to the right situation until theyve been in that situation for a few years. The following was originally a comment posted by Dyspeptic Gunsmith to Jim Barretts M1A customization piece yesterday. The argument of clips vs. box magazines was fought out in the War Department Requirements for Semiautomatic Rifles in a requirements circular in 1921(!). Please Sign in or create an account I know when Dakota came out their what was essentially a pre-64 M70 all the Winchester purists said it wasnt as good as a pre-64 because it didnt have a coned breech. All my present hunting rifles are CRF and I wouldnt buy a push feed rifle for hunting. At over $1.50+/round for the Federal match ammo, you can achieve significant savings over this price by learning to reload and buying 168gr match pills yourself. If you train correctly you dont normally need individual automatic fire. Theyre out of print now, and quite expensive, but CD-ROM versions of them are quite inexpensive to own. In bedding, it does. I bought one M1A Springfield Armory recently, and i would want to know if it possible to down trigger weight to 3/3.3/3.5 lbs ? My weapon was a selective fire M-14. Search titles only . No matter how many ways I tart up an AR-15, AR-15s just never seem to make it into my list of rifles Id select above all others. The biggest reason(s) are the lack of good support for a real sling, all the extra money I need to sink into the trigger group to make it merely acceptable and the cheesy feel of the rear sight. I own, and regularly shot (till ammo prices went ridiculous) an AR-15 SP1, MiA Loaded, Garand, Springfield Armory Inc./Imbel Match-grade FAL, SIG 556, and Remington 700 BDL (30-06) and CDL (300 Win Mag) each is a sweet machine in its own right, and like a father loves all his children equally, I would have a hard time parting with any of them. Yeah he was Strange all right. But it probably would lose to a custom CRF bolt gun in the final selection. All Loaded models have a medium-weight premium air-gauged National Match barrel for greater accuracy, plus several combinations of stocks and barrels available to ensure customization perfection. Of course it wasnt just the push feed that made the Model 700 cheaper to manufacture. Op Rod Spring Guide, NM, Sadlak, M14 / M1A. Springfield 1903/A3, Garand and M14/M1A triggers all can be made very, very nice with minimal work by a gunsmith. They further claim that the big extractors on controlled-feed bolts pull stuck cases better than the small extractors on push-feed bolts. Integral, CNC-machined magazine catch means no more broken welds or bent stampings halfway through your range work. A solid truck gun, this compact rifle wont allow you to sacrifice power, so do the only reasonable thing Bring Enough Gun. M14 Operating Rod Guide early style, USGI excellent, includes roll pin. This means your rugged outdoors life just got a whole lot better. Manufacturers U.S. Military Rifles M14 Parts List Operating Rod Spring Guide, New (National Match Made by Sadlak) Operating Rod Spring Guide, New (National Match Made by Sadlak) $44.95 Manufacturer: U.S. MILITARY Model: M14, M1A SPRINGFIELD Product #: 930950 Shipment prohibited outside USA. Tab shows signs of service wear. Speaking of overpowered, if youve ever fired a M1892 French Cavalry Carbine in 8m/m Lebel youll know what blast and recoil is all about. Its meant to be fired from the prone supported position. 2750 fps in their respective rifles. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. As far as recoil is concerned, Ill bet with modern recoil compensators and optimized loads it would be possible to design a fully automatic main battle rifle in 7.62 NATO. These operating rods are marked "HRA" for Harrington & Richardson (H&R). I think that they started with one DM with a 5.56 rifle per squad. Combined with a Sadlak NM Spring guide rod, I cut my shot-group in half. (Plus you can stuff a whole bunch of enbloc clips in your pocket.) $7.50. I dont know what, nostalgia? Sets the standard for ergonomic comfort and performance. Its just dumb that the US Military keeps reinventing the wheel over and over again. Hunting: dont expect to shoot sub moa 10 to 20 sustained shots. as a pro and not just a DYI hobbyist)? M14 / M1A..$309.95 (Currently Unavailable) Please. It was a cheap POS surplus barrel, it shoots reasonably well, but not great, so the worst that can happen is that I wreck it and I have to buy a real, non-POS barrel. There is no other bolt rifle that has as many safety features tho, especially in the event of a case failure. The first problem you can actually solve with lapping (hand or fire lapping) is to smooth out the tooling marks in a barrel to reduce copper fouling. The windage and elevation adjustable rear sight makes zeroing the rifle a pleasure, while the two-stage military trigger, detachable box magazine, op-rod, and roller cam bolt provide functional ease of operation and faithful reliability. I want a CRF bolt gun, and I will accept no substitutes. By: . All Rights Reserved. If you need lessons on how, find a retired Marine NCO, age 65 or older. This can only happen on an unaltered military rifle. Original Condition. WLCE: You need to look for two books written by Stuart Otteson. Chambered in .308 Win. Please. The flat knob protruding from the right side at the rear of the receiver where it meets the stock is the happy switch. I dont know for sure, but Ive also heard that he did contemplate putting a detachable box mag on the new rifle but was rushed into his final design by the brass. Requested URL: www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-recoil-parts/m14m1a-operating-rod-spring-guide/, User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_8_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Forged in the fire of disciplined craftsmanship. As much as I like the pre-64 Winchester action it isnt perfect. ), What youre talking about is called fire-lapping.. By the way, the picture is identified as an M1A. Machined from genuine 8620 steel forgings per mil-spec. I like you want an M1A just because. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. The M-16/AR-15 was made to please the lowest bidder, not a rifleman. Chrome Plated. We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience & to analyze traffic. You have a double feed jam. . On any sporting rifle sold today the extractor will snap over the case without problem, whether loading a single round or during a problem such as you encountered. The only thing I really disagree with is crimping. Soldier proofing is a very real concept and necessity. anyone (like whoever wrote the linked article) that claims push feed is just as good is full of shit. These are same parts we refurbish and use on our rifle builds. MGW carries replacement stocks, handguards, magazines, scope mounts, sights, pins, springs and other small parts for this firearm which includes SOCOM 16, Standard, Loaded & Scout Squad variants. and of course, we didnt even think about looking into such a cartridge for the AR platform. Its no wonder that the post WWII generation in America built endless custom guns off of the 03. Still any rifle can be dangerous in the case of a catastrophic failure. Learn to clean the weapon in the stock, from the muzzle. Reduces wear and increases rifle accuracy over the standard stamped GI guide. I loved the M1; never felt much affection for the M14. Please school me! Maybe you can tell me what I am missing. Most match shooters dont crimp their .308 or 30-06 loads. Too many people babble on about which bedding compound is harder or some such nonsense. And yes, OK S, I am an armorer. Thats just BS. The M1A series of rifles, a semi-automatic rifle inspired by the classic U.S. Military M14, offers shooters a chance to own an icon. My father in law was wounded in France in WII. The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site. From what I see it does nothing to smooth feeding on a M70 from the magazine since if the rifle is working properly the cartridge lines up with the chamber. I have a barrel on an AR that Im thinking of fire-lapping, because it copper fouls worse than any barrel Ive ever seen. Best M1A Upgrades & Parts. This is a great upgrade part for your M14 / M1A! Machined from genuine 8620 steel forgings per mil-spec. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Its barrel is shortened to 18", so its short, handy dimensions will never get in the way of your big plans. A trigger job ($50), using good ammo, and lapping the barrelnot mentioned ($35) using David Tubbs Final Finish System, and bedding are all things that can be done without paying an arm and a leg, and will keep the reliability high.keeping it a Battle Rifle and not some weird bolt wannabe that does nothing well. My only complaint was that it had only a twenty-round magazine. I have a barrel on an AR that Im thinking of fire-lapping, because it copper fouls worse than any barrel Ive ever seen. It extends from through the trigger housing. The M1A, owing to being only a little less powerful than an 06, might have been able to be controlled if it had been 16 to 18lbs, with a compensator hung on it. He also was one of the best shots with handguns or rifles Ive ever seen. http://www.zediker.com/downloads/14_loading.pdf. BUT I do own a K98, 1093-A3, Finnish M39 Nagant, SMLE, Garand, M1 Carbine and ARs. Is that a photo of a real live M-14, or an M1A with a dummy selector? You do not have access to www.brownells.com. I never did see any action other than dodging mortars most nights. The M1A, like the Garand, has a factory trigger that can be vastly improved from the GI 9-lb two-stage pull. Includes firing pin, ejector, extractor. I like its feel and the 1 minute drill proved its speed. Its called the Browning Automatic Rifle and it comes in at about 18 to 22 lbs. 1. Get a good one made of real leather and learn to use it. No wonder they held the Russkies to a stand still in the Winter War. box mag, etc. I found it incredibly fascinating. M14 M1A TreelineM14 Chrome Silicon Spring Bundle: 1911 which has served for more than a century with members of the U.S. military. I dont own an M1Ayet. The part that pisses me off is that these new american concepts currently being applied in afghanistan are nothing new and, in fact, have been applied by the Soviets since the end of World War II. At todays prices, you could buy a receiver, stock, trigger/gas/op-rod, barrel, sights etc and have a smith assemble a custom M1A for less money than youd sink into the retail prices of the most recent completed match rifles, but youd be waiting over six months for the barrel. Gas system maintenance is a snap. Related Products M14 Sling, Nylon Price: $24.95 But the bolt on the right side of the stock of an M14 is not a screw and is not threaded. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. If you crawl thru every page of this book you will be well on your way to understanding bolt guns, their manufacturing and production during the last century. Op Rod, USGI, Excellent, M14 / M1A Use the removable type. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It works, and works well enough for most people because they simply do not know the difference or need the added reliability of CRF. It was a cheap POS surplus barrel, it shoots reasonably well, but not great, so the worst that can happen is that I wreck it and I have to buy a real, non-POS barrel.. Target : shoots moa 0 to 20 sustained shots. Ive enjoyed this resource on M1A reloading information. The hard truth is that we already had a 20-round, box magazine-fed, full-auto .30-06 rifle. The capacity of the magazine should not be less than five rounds, preferably ten, but not to exceed ten rounds. Log in. Parts may be new manufacture, USGI, or mix of both. 1stIDvet Non-sniper. However, I am not the military although I appreciate them being frugal with my tax dollars and not always insisting on the best which when you think about it would be impossible for them to have since the best is ever changing. You really need only clean the gas piston/cylinder area, then the bolt, chamber and barrel, and youre done. Chassis. Or maybe youre just such a froid sang sort of person that this feature is a superfluous waste on. All parts new manufacture. Youre welcome. They were just obsolete when World War II came around. That little little plate with two holes in it is the stock liner screw. Cheek Rest, M14/M1A, Adjustable, Ambidextrous, Kydex, FA by Tac Pro GEN II Part #: Price: $89.95 Cheek Piece, Adjustable, Comb Piece, Brown Part #: Price: $59.95 Cheek Piece, 3/4" Riser, For Magpul CTR Butt Stock, Black Part #: FA-A376-AT Price: $19.95 Quantity: Cleaning Port, The Original M1 Buddy, M14 / M1A / M1 Part #: FA-A407-GM Customers Also Viewed Sorry, but no. Upgrade. M1A Rifle Operating Rod, Socom II, in *Very Good* condition. MGW carries replacement stocks, handguards, magazines, scope mounts, sights, pins, springs and other small parts for this firearm which includes SOCOM 16, Standard, Loaded & Scout Squad variants. and 6.5 Creedmoor. It holds the metal stock liner in place. The Sadlak National Match Spring Guide improves the consistency and smooth motion of the operating rod which help reduce wear and increase rifle accuracy over the standard stamped GI guide. Which is really just a functional equivalent of the .300 Savage but no further. Details M14 Rifle Operating Rod, HRA, in *Very Good* condition. Five year old thread. Parts listed here are designed for Springfield Armory M1A/M14 rifle models chambered in .308 Win/7.62x51mm or 6.5 Creedmoor unless noted otherwise. I have some Springfield Armory M1As I dont need. Still useful as well in various sniper rifles including the M 14. Anyone want to buy a FAL? A traditional M1A, loaded with all the features you want to take your rifle to the next level. The Garands only flaw was the 8 round clip. I have seen the cartridges jammed so tightly together that it took pliers to remove the jam, this from a not so strong young lady that was just a bit excited. One thing to bear in mind is that the ballistics of the 5.56 are inferior to that of the 7.62 out past about 400 yards (and even closer depending on the AR-15 you are using). Increased wear resistance, corrosion resistance, fatigue strength, and lubricity. The M1A conveniently puts the nut for opening the gas system up front where you can get at it without pulling the rifle from the stock, and unlike the AR15, doesnt spit gas into the action. Not one problem, but I did have a very good time. The real secret to a successful bedding compound is that they dont shrink over time. Unlike the M16/AR15, the trigger group components in the M1A/M14 are usually of higher quality and amenable to being worked on by a gunsmith. Im new here. PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL DETAILING WHAT YOU HAVE. 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