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telohf
I am interested in possibly buying an M1A in .308 but dont know alot about them. What kind of accuracy can I expect out of the box? I know the military uses them for sniper rifles so I'm betting they are pretty good shooters. What brands are there and do the parts(scope mts etc. interchange). I see the Springfield Armory rifles all the time and hear great things about them. What are the Polytech's? The scope mounting system looks a little clumbsy at best on the side of the receiver. Any info would be appreciated. thanks for your time.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Polytech's are a Chinese copy of the M14/M1A. I would suggest buying a Springfield, I have 3 of them and they are outstanding rifles. Springfield makes several models depending on your needs and budget. The "loaded" model has match parts. The standard M1A will probably produce 2-3 MOA with good ammo.
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  • nmyers
    Chicom rifles haven't been sold since the early '80s. But, the Polytechs were sold out of the back of a truck in a dark alley, AS IS, WHERE IS. SA Inc has a lifetime warranty, & you can get whatever you want.

    You need to do a little research. Do a search on "M1A" on this forum, & you will find lots to read. Also check the SA Inc & Fulton Armory websites.

    Neal
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  • fordsix
    i have both 2 polytechs that have real forged recivers and work flawless..a 1984 springfield NM rifle and a 2003 springfield NIB that has a as new trw barrel on it
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  • Emmett Dunham
    The M16 will out shoot the M1A in the right configuration the proof is in the National Match winners. The military likes the M14 for its knock down power at longer ranges when the M16 starts petering out. I like the M1A I have and the M16 they are both good shooters and most shooter who choose the M1A are mostly a personnel preference for the open bolt type rifle.

    Emmett
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  • dfletcher
    quote:Originally posted by telohf
    I am interested in possibly buying an M1A in .308 but dont know alot about them. What kind of accuracy can I expect out of the box? I know the military uses them for sniper rifles so I'm betting they are pretty good shooters. What brands are there and do the parts(scope mts etc. interchange). I see the Springfield Armory rifles all the time and hear great things about them. What are the Polytech's? The scope mounting system looks a little clumbsy at best on the side of the receiver. Any info would be appreciated. thanks for your time.


    Springfield has 3 basic "sizes" and in the standard size, a few different versions.

    Whichever version you buy put some thought into the scope mount. The M1A can be a chore to scope, all sorts of cheap versions out there that will wannder and have you questioning the accuracy of the gun. I use the ARMS 18 on a Scout, it sits very low, is steel and solid. I also use a Sadlak alloy on a Loaded. It sits higher and is very stable. Each anchors to the reciver on 3 points. The Bassett is supposedly a good mount also.
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  • joshmb1982
    I ordered the 3rd generation mount from springfield armory when I got my rifle 3 or 4 years ago. With the cheap federal blue box ammo i was able to hit milk jugs 4 out of 5 times at 300yds and 1 hit and a lot of near misses at 400 yds with it. It is the loaded version, and I put a leupold vxII 4-12x40 on it. With a better rest and better ammo I (and I am not the best shot in the family) the rifle should be able to hit them easily at that range. I've put around 500rds through the rifle and so far haven't had a problem with anything wandering off target on my.
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  • 62fuelie
    I bought a "loaded" Springfield with the heavy stainless barrel, the Gen II 4-14 scope and the dual bolt Springfiled scope mount. Once I read and followed the directions on installation the rifle worked beautifully. I was more accurate than I was, but served as my duty rifle for several years. The customer service from Springfield was EXCELLENT!
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