Springfield M1A "Loaded", got one!

[dmar]

Congratulations Canoeguy, that’s a nice looking rifle! I bought a M1A “Loaded” several years ago (maybe 15 years ago...?) and it has a stainless steel barrel. I’ve only shot it a couple of times and put it in the back of the safe. It was very accurate, and smooth to shoot the .308. It’s one of those, “they don’t make them like they used to kind of rifles,” but yet they still do. Well, except for the forged receivers, but does it really matter... .

Enjoy that rifle, I think you’ve inspire to get mine out and shoot it!!

 

[bgrafsr]

I built 2 Springfield M1A rifles. One had Winchester parts and the other had Springfield (U.S.) parts. I used Match parts and glass bedded the stocks. Sold both of them. Bought a Match Springfield and ended up selling that one also.
In 2014 I bought an Armscorp M1A and sent it to Jon Wolfe, who installed a match barrel on it and glass bedded the stock.
It has NM sights, a unitized gas cylinder, and Match flash suppressor too.
Unfortunately due to my Arthritis and other health problems, I can't shoot any matches anymore, and I don't believe I've shot the gun since Mr. Wolfe worked on it.

 

[Valmet]

While some decry them, they’re fine old rifles. Congrats on the acquisition!

 

[Gene L]

Question for you M-14 users to now M-1A owners:
I swear to goodness, the Springfield stocks, even on the standard model, feel thicker than the GI stocks did in my mind, especially under the handguard area forward of the magazine. Does it seem that way to you, or am I just mis-remembering?

Don't know for sure, but the one I have is pretty thick. So is a M1. After reading this post, I weighed mine last night. It was a half ounce shy of 10 pounds, with the leather military sling. Specs from Springfield say 9 pounds, 3 ounces without the sling. I don't think the sling weighs 13 ounces so mine seems slightly heavier. Not that it matters.

Mine could definitely be slimmed down in the fore-end area if you wanted to make it lighter (somewhat) and more graceful. I don't know how that would affect accuracy, though.

 

[daglockman]

Very nice rifle you got there!! Glad you got to reunite with a past flame!!! I would love to take advantage of this deal that Springfield is running. Unfortunately, for the time being anyway, I still live behind enemy lines in Colorado. Where we are only trusted with 15 round and under magazines. I cannot wait to get away from here. Looking to move to the currently free state of Tennessee, so me and my family can enjoy our Freedom.

 

[Grayfox]

Got a call from Springfield today. My National Match conversion is ready! Will ship Friday and be back in my hands by Tuesday.
But, Dammit! Our range is closed for at least another month.