Just bought me one (thanks again Matt) and was reading through the Springfield website. It says you should only use military 7.62 Nato ammo in it. It said there was a chance of the force of the bolt slamming forward setting off .308 commercial rounds. Any thoughts on this? This being a National Match any difference in this?
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Springfield M1a Question
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The article on slamfires that used to be included with every m1a rifle was written by a friend of mine. What it boils down to is if you put one in the chamber and drop the bolt without a magazine in the rifle you are asking for trouble. 7.62 is supposed to have a less sensitive primer so you aren't in as much danger. The drag of the mag follower on the bottom of the bolt slows it down and also helps prevent slamfires. If you want to single load, have a mag in the rifle, and use a mil spec primer if you reload, or 7.62 ammo.
I have a loaded model that will eat anything, just stay below 180 grains and have fun! Heavier loads (180+) can bend the op rod.
168 and 175 Federal Match are the most accurate I've tried so far, with Hornady TAP or SST's falling in the most explosive category.
TAP rounds erase watermelons and other large fruit.
168 and 175 Federal Match are the most accurate I've tried so far, with Hornady TAP or SST's falling in the most explosive category.
TAP rounds erase watermelons and other large fruit.
Go to ARRINGTON ACCURACY'S web site, Phil Arrington builds GREAT AR's, Garands and M1A's.
He lists some load info that you should try, they work great and there's some other good reading there.
He built an AR for me, it's a 1 hole rifle!!!!!
He lists some load info that you should try, they work great and there's some other good reading there.
He built an AR for me, it's a 1 hole rifle!!!!!
Mine has never had a factory round fired through it, no fat wallets here. 2 dollars every time you pull the trigger means not shooting very much. Never had a "slam fire", use this tool to ensure all primers are at a uniform depth. Primer Pocket Tools - Sinclair Uniformer Kit with screwdriver adaptor
With a little playing around with hand loads you can achieve excellent accuracy, just like the guys who use an M1A in competition. Wayne Faatz I believe is the fellow who wrote the piece and he uses Geoffrey Corn. He's a lot closer.
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With a little playing around with hand loads you can achieve excellent accuracy, just like the guys who use an M1A in competition. Wayne Faatz I believe is the fellow who wrote the piece and he uses Geoffrey Corn. He's a lot closer.
Match Armorers Shop
Geoffrey Corn
RR# 3 Box 66-A
Oakland City , Ind 47660
1-812- 749-6416
mcorn@wtvw.com
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday 3:00 pm to 9:00pm (central)
Wednesday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Here is a copy of an email received from Patti @ SAInc concerning when a rifle was made that I bought used and the ammo info they suggest, its included in every email reply from her:
Email Patti w/ any SAInc questions and get a fast reply, I happened to email her while she was off on vacation but received the above reply the following Monnday morning..... they sent me a patch, stickers, price list, cable lock, copy of the M14 TM.... everything but the box!!!!
Email Patti w/ any SAInc questions and get a fast reply, I happened to email her while she was off on vacation but received the above reply the following Monnday morning..... they sent me a patch, stickers, price list, cable lock, copy of the M14 TM.... everything but the box!!!!
Breaking Down Your M1A
RIFLE-COMPANY.COM -- View topic - "Detail strip" disassembly guide for M1A/M14 * * *
Forgot a simple and effective trick. For a flash suppressor/barrel crown protector, slip an empty 3", 12ga. hull over the flash suppressor and push it all the way down, just don't forget to remove it before shooting [ask me how I know, twice]. Doesn't hurt anything but your pride, air pressure starts pushing it off, and gas pressure does the rest. Cleaning rod guide made same way, only with 2 3/4 hull with primer knocked out. Gotta love the Internet.
RIFLE-COMPANY.COM -- View topic - "Detail strip" disassembly guide for M1A/M14 * * *
Forgot a simple and effective trick. For a flash suppressor/barrel crown protector, slip an empty 3", 12ga. hull over the flash suppressor and push it all the way down, just don't forget to remove it before shooting [ask me how I know, twice]. Doesn't hurt anything but your pride, air pressure starts pushing it off, and gas pressure does the rest. Cleaning rod guide made same way, only with 2 3/4 hull with primer knocked out. Gotta love the Internet.
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