Is the M1A a good long range rifle?
The M1A does great at the 600 yd range but starts to get somewhat iffy at the 1000 yd range. The bullet I’m using is the Sierra 168 hpbt MatchKing at 2800 fps muzzle velocity from a Fulton Armory Peerless grade M1A. Apparently the bullet starts to yaw as it goes subsonic which has a negative effect on accuracy.
What is a heavy barrel M1A?
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™. It features a 1-in-10 twist that gives optimal performance for the recommended . 308 match bullets.
What is the most accurate M1A?
The most accurate ammunition for the M1A was the 152-gr. Dual Performance, which clocked in close to 1.25 MOA group at 100 yards on a very hot day. Both 175-gr. bullets shot 1.5 MOA very constantly.
Can you hunt with an M1A?
The M1A is not a rifle that is usually considered for hunting. Most often one sees it advertised for competition in the national matches or use as a tactical rifle for Law Enforcement. This is unfortunate as it has definite applications for hunting.
Who makes Springfield M1A barrels?
Krieger Barrels
Krieger Barrels makes springfield M1903 barrels in both the M1903 and M1903-A3 configurations. Various services are available. Specify whether you will be shooting . 30-06 or .
What is a national match M1A?
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. The result is a rifle that will help you get to the top of the leader boards and always be on target.
What does M1A stand for?
“M1A” is a proprietary name for Springfield Armory’s M14-pattern rifle. Early M1A rifles were built with surplus G.I. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began manufacturing their own.
Is an M1A an assault rifle?
The M1A series of rifles, a semi-automatic rifle inspired by the classic U.S. Military M14, offers shooters a chance to own an icon. Chambered in . 308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor, the M1A is offered in classic and traditional models as well as tuned precision variants and modern tactical versions.
Who makes the most accurate gun barrels?
Hart Rifle Barrels are acclaimed by experts as the most accurate rifle barrels in the world.
- A Better Barrel. Several world records, in multiple shooting disciplines, have been set with Hart Rifle Barrels.
- Custom made. One at a time.
- Made for competitors. By competitors.
- anyone can order a Hart Rifle Barrel.
How accurate is a national match M1A?
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.