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.
  • Do not mention direct or private messages.
  • Do not share links to items for sale, WTB, or WTS. The only exception is crossposting /r/GunAccessoriesForSale or /r/gundeals, WITH moderator approval.

r/M1A 5h ago

Old meets new.

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35 Upvotes

M1A squad sniper version meets M110 version.


r/M1A 2d ago

First time shooting my scout, from 50 yds out. How is this?

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25 Upvotes

Was using a Sig Sauer 1-4x LPVO. Spent a lot of ammo getting it zeroed. This was the result once I had it dialed in as good as I could. Looks like I am hitting bottom right pretty consistently. Any tips?


r/M1A 3d ago

Well, stuff happens…

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163 Upvotes

While chasing down what load this pig likes best, I decided that there was certainly some accuracy being left on the table. Ditched the Springfield scout mount and installed this Sadlak aluminum unit.

Testing will begin tomorrow. If it proves to be more consistent with the Sadlak mount, I’ll install a standard hand guard without the cutout. I’m pretty confident that this setup will yield better results (4~MOA before). Even a 1 MOA improvement will be worth it in my opinion. Problem is, now that I’ve got this mount I’m starting to wonder if an LPVO would be a good fit.

What’s everyone else’s experience with the scout mount? I personally think that it is too tight of a fit in the op rod area and that it leads to some inconsistency under fire. Maybe I’m making shit up in my head and it’s just a 4 minute gun. Time will tell.


r/M1A 3d ago

Update on Custom Grip for BF

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30 Upvotes

For review, the AR grip on the BF RS has a significant empty space between the trigger guard and the grip. Aesthetically I prefer minimal empty space and this custom grip addresses that with two versions. After a few weeks of work, the design/configuration is complete and since there have been a few inquiries on the project, I created creatomato.com as an informational page which highlights much of the process. I am not here to sell it, but I do want to make it available to those that find value and interest. I am not sharing any files either. I did reach out to the mods for approval days ago but I have not heard from them, so my apologies if I am overstepping. Thank you for your time and consideration.


r/M1A 4d ago

M1a national match

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116 Upvotes

So managed to get lucky on an auction that is set up like the dmr rifles from back when i was in.

Dont mind the gwot kitten she was curious.


r/M1A 4d ago

Can I put a red dot here? I figure I need a 2" riser. I know this was made for a night vision mount but seems like a red dot should work. Just wondering if anyone has tried it before I spend the cash on a mount and red dot

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13 Upvotes

r/M1A 5d ago

Am I doing somebody’s pawpaw a disservice if I shoot this?

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8 Upvotes

r/M1A 6d ago

Gas Tuning Plug Question

5 Upvotes

Just got my can for my SOCOM 16. I went with a suppressor kit from Fulton armory. The gas plug is Fulton and my question is do I tune it the same way id tune a gas block on an AR? I’ve tuned a couple of my ARs by closing then opening a few 1/4 turns until proper cycle function. With this rifle having an op rod I want to make sure i do it correctly. Any input is appreciated. Also, I did use an alignment rod and all is good. Thanks in advance.


r/M1A 8d ago

Loving the chassis!

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78 Upvotes

r/M1A 8d ago

Botech + Monstrum RMR mount

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18 Upvotes

I was pleasantly surprised to find that monstrums RMR mount fits perfectly on my Botach stripper clip pic rail.

https://a.co/d/0gJbavQv


r/M1A 10d ago

When the Texas sun hits just right

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105 Upvotes

r/M1A 11d ago

Pn-2005 1913 section

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know where/how to track down the 1913 section that screws into the top of a SEI 2005? The mount came with an ACOG screwed into it, but no rail section. I tried the contact us page on SEIs site, but it's been non functional for a week now. Thanks in advance!


r/M1A 12d ago

M1A firing pin issue.

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I’ve been hand cycling my M1A and looking at the rounds after we were done at the range they had dimples on the firing pins. They were the rounds we didn’t firing that I was hand cycling through to make sure the bolt was gonna cycle. Any idea why the firing pin would be moving forward with the bolt?


r/M1A 12d ago

Info please thx

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28 Upvotes

r/M1A 12d ago

M1A not cycling rounds at all?

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22 Upvotes

I inherited what I think is an M1A with no magazines so I bought 2 20 rounders from pro mag. These pro mag magazines won’t let the rifle cycle the rounds at all. When I insert the magazine it pushes the bolt catch up even though it is loaded and I can’t get the bolt to go forward. If I have the bolt closed and try to chamber a round the bolt will not go back at all. Is it a magazine issue or a user error?

(Rifle and magazines in images above)


r/M1A 13d ago

Need help with realistic value - mods please remove if not allowed

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100 Upvotes

Hey all, I am in need of help in determining a realistic, fair market value for this rifle. Here's the specs:

M1A in .308, upgraded springs, spring guide, ebr trigger shoe, less than 100 rounds down the tube.

Sage EBR chassis - manufactured before the US Tactical acquisition

Sage quick disconnect scope mount

Lucid MLX scope

12 magazines, Voodoo range bag with all the extras, slings, etc.

I truly appreciate all input.

Thanks


r/M1A 13d ago

Finally pulled the trigger

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115 Upvotes

One last rifle before the laws here in Colorado get even more stupid on 01 AUG. Now it sits in 72 hour Polis Prison.

I've been wanting an M1A, especially the SOCOM, for about 15 years but for one reason or another just never got around to getting one. LGS had one in stock with the Firstline Program, so I decided to finally snag one. I carried an EBR years and years ago, and part of why I wanted an M1A. Opted for the SOCOM because it's an M1A that's similar-ish in size as my AR's.

Really looking forward to this one.


r/M1A 13d ago

Picked one up

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59 Upvotes

Found this loaded m1a for 800 ... to good to pass up


r/M1A 13d ago

Question about custom M1A

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36 Upvotes

Hey guys, I'm considering picking up this M1A from someone, but I'm a little hesitant. He had a gunsmith install a 22" 6.5 Creedmoor barrel into a SOCOM 16 chassis. I'm assuming there were other modifications made as well, but he didn't really go into detail.

I've been trying to find information on builds like this and haven't come up with much. He says he's put over 200 rounds through it without any issues, but I just want to make sure this isn't some sketchy setup that's going to blow up on me or have reliability problems.

I'm attaching a photo of the rifle. Does this look like a properly done conversion, or are there any red flags I should be looking for before buying it?


r/M1A 13d ago

Magazines

7 Upvotes

Is there a flush magazine for the M-1a so it can be used for parade work


r/M1A 16d ago

Optic Mounting

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Just grabbed a 22" M1A. I went with it over the Scout for a few reasons but now I'm going to try and dial in an optic setup.

I grabbed a cheap ($50) 4 point locking mount on Ebay with a 6" rail section that I was going to use on my Socom II but I think I'll give it a try on my 22".

Ebay listing says it's mil-spec, aircraft aluminum alloy. Can I get by with something like this and not be fearful of losing a zero if I don't drop $$ on a Sadlak etc?

I dropped big money on my AR10 optic setup, so I'm trying to do more of a budget setup with this one. Thinking of a 1-10 LPVO.


r/M1A 16d ago

Getting closer…

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58 Upvotes

I realize I am in the minority here with this and I’m probably too fixated on it as a whole but I am liking how it’s turning out so far.


r/M1A 17d ago

Delta 14 chassis

16 Upvotes

So I took the M1A I have in a Delta 14 and shot some groups before shooting at distance (steel targets) at 300 and 600 yards. The 100 yard groups are crazy good. Temp was already over 80 with 62% humidty. 3mph wind this morning. These are 6 shot groups.


r/M1A 18d ago

You CAN put ARCA on an EBR chassis

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37 Upvotes

I was thinking that it was all one piece. But I was tinkering with an mlok arca rail I got off Amazon.

The hold lines up well enough for the 4 existing rail screws. They're the correct length too. All I had to do was tap the existing holes for 1/4-20. And cut out a spot for the screw that attached the bottom of the handguard to the barrel nut (?).

Im probably not the first to go it, but I'm sure someone will find it useful.

It would be nice if there was an off the shelf rail for this. Just to have a better fit and finish though.