Ha, I brought a third into the mix.That’s a hard one because both are exceptional platforms!!!
S&K scope mounts have made it simple, for over 40 years that I know of. One simple screw.AR-10. The M14 platform is just harder to mount any accessories without specific adapters.
From a pure looks perspective, M1A, or just the M14 platform in general. I absolutely love the way that platform looks, both with old school wood, and when it's modernized, especially the EBR.I have an AR10 now with components to build another with a longer barrel.
The M1A is interesting to me, if you had to have just one which one would it be & why?
The "Tanker" does not represent the platform well. Cutting 3.75" off the original design didn't improve the rifle.TFB TV did an actual comparison between a M1A and a Aero M5. Unless it's got the charismatic Steel & Wood look, it doesn't seem like the M1A performs well for the price.
TFB TV did an actual comparison between a M1A and a Aero M5. Unless it's got the charismatic Steel & Wood look, it doesn't seem like the M1A performs well for the price.