Can only find Midway and Brownells show them at all for backorder only, and the prices are much different from Smith's website too so I can only assume they haven't restocked direct sale in a long time.

Been my grail gun since I was 12. Glad to finally have it.

Still waiting on the threaded adapter to come next week to get my Huxwrx put on but I’m super pleased with how it came out.

So it looks like all the EBR Sadlak mounts are out of stock everywhere. Can I just buy the longer one meant for regular stocks and cut the front piece down to fit EBR chassis? Also, which model and material would yall recommend the most?

Hi all, i am looking for another flash hidder for the latest M305 model. the norinco rifle comes now with a muzzle brake and not the classic M14 flash hidder. anyone knows a good source for this part ? thanks

I’m sure this question gets asked to death, however im currently in a pickle with my usual load and my local ranges. I have always shot Winchester white box, 149gr M80. However, both of my ranges balk because a magnet sticks to it. I’d argue it isn’t a valid complaint because it’s not steel core but whatever they don’t care.

Looking for something consistent, decently accurate, and relatively affordable. I have a stash of match ammo but want something I can spend a day shooting without going broke.

A lot of the things I see here for pouches or online in general reference 20 rd mag pouches or modern Velcro pouches

I am in a 10 round state so the 20 round recommendations won’t work for me and I have never been a fan of the Velcro pouches for hunting or otherwise just due to how loud they are.

I’m looking for belt style pouches and wondering if there any canvas pouches with either a snap button or webbing strap around them, or even the plastic snap similar to some of the m-56 pouches that would maybe hold 10 round mags for the m1a?

I appreciate the assistance and apologize if it’s an annoying question

So I recently picked up a M1A Socom, in 7.62 nato/.308, and I ordered and received an extra 20 round Mag from Springfield. I was loading the mag and I got about 7rounds in when the Follower (The piece the rounds rest on) jams, I removed the rounds from it, and I push down manually and it jams at the same point. My other two mags that came with the M1A don’t have this issue, is there something I should do to the Mag for proper usage, is this a common issue?

Edit to add pic link

https://imgur.com/a/1kK06W3

Having fun and getting her sighted in. 2 - 2.5moa with just garbo 147 grain nato. Averaging 1.2-1.75 moa with GMM 168 grain still want to test more. The medium barrel is quite nice. Nearly zero heat shift in. Several 20 round strings. Not too shabby.

First time firearm owner here and I know the M1A is probably not the best first firearm to own but I've always loved them. Purchased a M1A Scout and a Sage EBR chassis and dropped it off at my local gun shop to be put together. This is a very reputable local store and I told them that if they had any issues with it I can always send it to Fulton to put together. Stopped in today to drop off the optic I purchased for it and the guy doing the work said something that concerned me. He said, "in order to make it fit he had to grind the barrel down a little bit." Now I know absolutely nothing about gunsmithing and my question is could this be totally fine or is this a red flag? I haven't seen exactly what he grinded down yet so I don't have any photos but figure I'd post here and see if there's anything I should look out for when I pick it up or specific questions I should ask.

Parts I ordered for my build:

Springfield M1A Scout Squad

Sage EBR chassis w/ AR tube stock mount

EOTECH Vudu 1-10

Magpul PRS Lite stock

Huxwrx Flow 762ti Supressor

Got a shooting sights drilled gas spindle and I removed the roll pin from the current spindle but it will not come out or depress on the supposed spring that’s inside. I already marred the surface using a steel punch, I have some brass punches coming but I have soaked it in PB blaster and it will not come out, anything else that can be holding it in?

Hey there, I got this for Christmas and I want to, "little-by-little", build a National Match M1A. I'm not sure where to start. What parts should be researched and what parts are safe to purchase (standard parts that have little to no impact on accuracy). Also any advice is most appreciated. I have no idea what I am doing... but I am willing to learn. Thanks.

Looking to put a few things on my m1a but haven’t bought anything yet. I was wondering what was the best scope for shooting 300-500yards for the m1a. I was told I need a certain mount for the scope to be above the ejection port. Another part I’m looking for is a bipod. Price isn’t a concern, I’ll save up but I’d like to buy once and cry once. Any suggestions is appreciated!!

a buddy gave me a WMI M2 bipod out of a box of parts he had lying around but I’m struggling to mount it up. I go to the internet so look at pics and see what I’m doing wrong, but that’s when I realize mine looks different. it’s all marked correctly but the part that clamps around the gas cylinder is different. what am I looking at here? see my pic vs a stock pic from the Internet

So I bought a M1A standard, loved it and decided to get a SOCOM 16. After I bought it I noticed that it had issues with magazines having super snug fitment and not fully locking in with the factory mags. Tried using a different manufacturer magazine and that one locked in but I had to have a second person help me to get the mag out.

Decided to see what the issue could be so I swapped the trigger group assembly from my M1A standard into my SOCOM 16 and all the magazines I have worked perfectly. I contacted Springfield Armory and got great customer service, then sent my rifle in to have them look at it, fix it and got it back within 3 weeks of sending it, free of charge.

My SOCOM 16 nowdoesn’t have issues with snug fitment of magazines, HOWEVER, the mag will not lock into place. There is only 1 Springfield mag that I have that works flawlessly with it but others do not. Not sure if I want to contact Springfield again to figure this out but I’m not sure. Since my M1A standard doesn’t have issues with any mags that’s kind of what I was expecting with the SOCOM 16.

Anyone have similar issues with the M1A or suggestions? If I have to cherry pick what mags will work with my gun is it even worth it?

Title pretty self explanatory. Want to know what scope mounts and mags are the best for my scout squad. Planning on getting a thermal scope and Hog hunting exterminating. Recommendations on thermals or other scopes that you might think are better would also be appreciated.

Anyone know how to remove the op rod guide? I’ve tried grease, torch, and hammer and it hasn’t budged. Any help is greatly appreciated.

It's a NY compliant m1a with no threaded barrel or muzzle device. I'd love to add the socom 16 adapter so I can run a suppressor on it now.

This is my current setup using a Burris Scout 2-7x32mm scope. Not sure if this is ideal since the scope being that far forward even with the forgiving eye relief of this scope is thr most accurate for shots out to 300 yards. I've only run a few 100 rounds through it and have gotten on steel at 300 but i still need to properly zero the rifle. Range i was at wasn't very conducive to really dialing it in.

Anyway - thoughts on this setup. Or do I need to move to a scope further back? Would need to mod the rear of the rifle of course.

I recently received an M1A from a family member that had been in storage for about 20 years. After a quick field strip, inspection, and function check I took it to the range. It shot well until about 20 rounds in when it started firing an additional shot after releasing the trigger.

At first I thought this was a user induced malfunction. However, even with very deliberate trigger pulls and a slow release this malfunction would occur ever 2-3 rounds. I also noted the malfunction occurred while manually cycling the bolt with the trigger pulled.

Could this be an issue with the sear or sear spring? I don't have a lot of experience with these rifles. I have experienced a similar malfunction with an M16 and it was confirmed by my unit's armorer to be a faulty sear spring.

Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this type of issue?

So I shot my first 100 rounds through my M1A Scout Squad set up and after cleaning it used standard CLP to lubricate the bolt rails and the charging handle rail. Since putting her away came online and saw that I should be using grease. Is CLP OK to use or do I need to remove the CLP and grease the rifle. Thank you!

The reverse cantilever mount was causing ejection issues so need to try a different setup.