Modern Made Classic Battle Rifle... Springfield M1A .308

Published on February 3, 2024
Duration: 8:06

This review of the Springfield M1A Standard Issue .308 battle rifle details its features, historical context as a civilian M14 variant, and performance. The presenter, Steve from MrBigKid, conducts a thorough accuracy test at 100 yards with various ammunition types, demonstrating sight-in procedures and analyzing group sizes in MOA. The M1A is presented as a modern classic with stout recoil, capable of practical groupings and offering a connection to historical firearms.

Quick Summary

The Springfield M1A Standard Issue is a civilian-legal, semi-automatic .308 battle rifle, a modern classic derived from the military M14. It features a 22-inch barrel, National Match sights, and wood furniture. Accuracy testing showed it capable of 1.5 MOA with quality ammunition like Norma Tactical and Federal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Springfield M1A Initial Shooting & Unboxing
  2. 00:34Introduction: MrBigKid & M1A Overview
  3. 00:57M1A vs. M14: Civilian vs. Military
  4. 01:19Detailed M1A Features: Sights, Barrel, Stock
  5. 01:43Rifle Handling and Felt Recoil
  6. 01:58Accuracy Testing Setup: 100 Yards & .308 Ammo
  7. 02:20Sight-In Procedure at 30 Yards
  8. 03:01Norma Tactical .308: 100-Yard Group Analysis
  9. 03:19Federal 150 Grain .308: 100-Yard Group Analysis
  10. 03:38Norma Whitetail 150 Grain .308: 100-Yard Group Analysis
  11. 03:51Armscor 147 Grain .308: 100-Yard Group Analysis
  12. 04:21Accuracy Test Conclusion & Consistency
  13. 04:29ETS Omega Magazine for Glock (Brief Segment)
  14. 05:05M1A Walnut Stock Features & Design
  15. 06:00M1A Magazine Options and Cost
  16. 07:01Final Thoughts: Owning a Piece of History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Springfield M1A and how does it compare to the M14?

The Springfield M1A is the civilian-legal, semi-automatic version of the military M14 rifle. While the M14 is fully automatic, the M1A is designed for civilian use and features a semi-automatic action, making it a modern classic battle rifle.

What are the key features of the Springfield M1A Standard Issue rifle?

The M1A Standard Issue boasts a 22-inch barrel, a thin profile flash suppressor, National Match front sight post, military aperture rear sight, and traditional wood furniture. It also includes a two-stage trigger and a flip-up butt plate with storage.

How accurate is the Springfield M1A .308 rifle?

During testing, the Springfield M1A achieved 1.5 MOA accuracy with Norma Tactical and Federal .308 ammunition, measuring 1.5-inch groups at 100 yards. Other tested loads showed slightly larger groups, around 2-2.5 MOA.

What ammunition types were tested for accuracy with the Springfield M1A?

The accuracy test included Norma Tactical 147 grain .308, Federal 150 grain .308, Norma Whitetail 150 grain .308, and Armscor 147 grain .308 ammunition. Results varied, with Norma Tactical and Federal performing best.

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