On Fri, 2 Mar 2018 21:06:10 -0500, Alex wrote:

I just ordered a Springfield M1A Loaded:

http://www.springfield-armory.com/pr...loaded/#MA9222

I was originally looking at the MA9822 (with the stainless barrel) but a
friend convinced me to get the MA9222 for it's more authentic look and
I'm glad I took his advice. This one will be a shooter. I already
ordered the scope mount and 500 rounds of match ammo for the 500 and
1000 yard ranges. I realize the 1000 yards will be a stretch for this
rifle but I have my .338 Lapua Magnum and 6.5 Creedmoor as backups for
the long shots.

Next will be the scope. I have a Nightforce NSX 5.5-55X56 on my 6.5
Creedmoor rifle but I'm leaning toward the Nightforce SHV 4-14X50F1 for
this one. I'll check the fit and the eye relief with the larger scope
when it arrives next week. There are so many variables including the
scope rings.

I couldn't find the M1A on the proposed "assault rifle" ban list which
is odd because this fires a bigger round than the AR-15 or AK-47 and is
also semi-auto. They are also throwing in three 20 -round mags for
free. I guess it's just doesn't look scary enough to make the libs ****
their pants.

Wood wins over plastic again!

That's a beautiful gun, although I may be a bit biased. I wouldn't put a scope on it. But then
again, I don't have any place around here where I could put it to use anyway.