I was thinking and the only good battel rifle I have not had is a Springfield M1A.

Well thats just unamerican and I'm not goming to stand for it

So It's come down to these two,the "squad rifle" with a 18 1/2" barrel or the standard with a 22" barrel.

I would like the 18 1/2" barrel but only if I don't have to give up anythink to to get it.
I would like to be able to shoot up to about 500 yards,do a big deal for the standard but for somebody that may not be the best rifleman in the would would I have alot of trouble with the Squad rifle?

BTT

I really can't compare the two since it was 32 years ago that I fired the full length version in basic training, but the Springfield Bush model I have is a very accurate rifle. I think it's the same as the Scout Rifle without the scope mount. If I'm wrong about that, I'm sure someone will correct me.

This is what it says on the Springfield website,mayit's something new but it dose say"scout squad" are any of you guys familiar with this model?

Basic M1A is what I prefer.
GG