I say it would be a range toy bc really I kinda feel like that's what they all are really, until you actually need it. And the only time I would feel like I'm in a position to where I would NEED it is If shit ever really hit the fan. If I traded the noveske the ebr would be taking the place of my shtf gun in a sense. So in my head I'm thinking about weight, size, range, and ammo. But at the same time I'm thinking what's really the possibility of shit ever hitting the fan? Eh doesn't seem to likely really anddddd I guess I have other guns that would/could fit the role.
The way I see it
Noveske pros: I like the size, very maneuverable. Range is good for 300yards which is all I really would need, ammo is rather common easy to get/find. Weight is light enough.
M1A pros: I can workout with it bc it's pretty fkn heavy and would substitute a gym, size is not that bad still KINDA maneuverable, range is good plus even tho 300yards is what I think is practical in my head I definitely like having the option to shoot farther, ammo I would still see it being able to find. You get more knockdown power so it would probably do better if used for hunting. And if I run out of ammo I'd have one hell of a club.