New M1A Scout Squad owner

[sirtirithon]

So after owning .22 LR Rifles my entire life (I've always been a hand gun guy, and I own enough of those now!) I decided it was time to own something substantial. After a lot of research I decided on the M1A Scout Squad. This is such a versatile rifle! I can deer hunt with it, and wipe out the zombies! Or just control the ground squirrel and coyote populations.

I have some questions, hopefully those of you with this rifle can answer from experience.

So, I have just the stock Scout Squad right now with the 10 rnd and 20 rnd mags. What next? I want a good scope (mounted further back, not on the front scope mount that came on the rifle). I want a scope I can reach pretty far out with. My budget is around $400 for the scope. Maybe a little more. I also want a scope mount that won't come loose. Ever. I was told at the gun shop that ARMS makes a good 3 point mount. I also want it to screw right on, no modifications. And I want a decent bipod. I have always liked Harris bipods. Any other recommendations? My next question is about ammo. Am I ok to shoot commercial .308 170 grain or less ammo in this rifle? or should I stick with 7.62x51 nato rounds? will I risk a "slam fire" with the commercial ammo? The gun shop guys told me I'd be fine. Thanks for any information!

I can't wait to hit the range!

 

[thefitter]

Re: New M1A Scout Squad owner

http://www.sadlak.com/si_rifle_parts_sm.html


http://m14tfl.com

 

[BigBoss0311]

Re: New M1A Scout Squad owner

Great rifle, they are fun to shoot. thefitter gave you the link to m14tfl, check them out and sign up over there as well, it is the ultimate site for M1A/M14/M1 rifles. For mags, I will go ahead and recommend CMI mags. They are USGI and almost all who use them don't have a single issue with them. 44mag.com usually has the best prices on them. I would probably go with the Sadlak or SEI mount. Other guys will chime in with the scope, but how far out are you expecting to shoot? Harris is always a good choice for bipods, but GG&G also makes a great bipod.Use the search function and look around for other M1A threads. Welcome.