How accurate is a Springfield M1A National Match?
The National Match came in at 1.25 MOA with a Vortex 4-16x optic, and the SOC16 shot 2MOA with a Vortex 1-6 both at 100 yards. Again, obviously much better than the results that we were getting in the two different times we shot the guns previously.
Why did Springfield Armory discontinue the M1A National Match?
Discontinued: M1A™ National Match Rifles Because we can. And if participation awards weren’t good enough for our grandfathers, they’re not good enough for us either.
What is a M1A Super Match?
The M1A™ Super Match Model is designed to dominate on the firing line. The heavy match Douglas barrel in the rifle is an oversized match barrel that is the heaviest possible match-legal barrels which can fit in the M1A™.
What is the effective range of a M1A?
The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range.
When was M1A made?
1974
The Springfield Armory M1A is a civilian version of the M14 rifle designed and manufactured by Springfield Armory, Inc. in 1974.
What is the M1A™ national match?
The M1A™ National Match is designed from the ground up for competitive shooting. The heart of the rifle is the medium-weight premium air-gauged National Match barrel — available in carbon or stainless steel.
What is the blade size on the M1A National Match Rifle?
The front sight on the M1A™ National Match rifle features a sharp 0.062″ long range blade. The match grade micro-adjustable rear sight on the M1A™ National Match rifle features ½ M.O.A. adjustments for both windage and elevation and a hooded aperture.
What are the features of a national match pistol?
The National Match’s distinguishable features include high-quality touches like a glass-bedded action in its new walnut stock that provides a platform as rock solid as your reputation at the range, while a crisp 4.5- to 5-lb. two-stage trigger ensures your shots line up.
Is the M1A the same as the M14?
Since the M14 is an improvement over the Garand M1, and the M1 was generally perceived as the best battle rifle (up to that time), and the M1A is the same as the M14 except for the ability to fire in automatic mode, that quote shows the author’s ignorance. Is the M1A outdated as a battle rifle?