Posted: 3/16/2004 9:06:01 PM EDT
  Im looking into one of these rifles for my next purchase but would like some input as far as switching out a nice scope one day for maybe a red-dot type site the next. I dont think Id ever mount a bipod on her but these rifles seem the same except for the different flash hiders and a mount for the red-dot site. I did notice one came with a 10 round mag and the other a 5 rounder. Is there a down side to the 18 inch barrel? I know this topic has beat the dead horse but I cany find any old ones to refer to. Thanks |
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Same gun. The difference is only in the barrel (shorter on the Scout) and stock. My Scout is configured exactly like the one on the bottom. You give up a bit of accuracy with the shorter barrel but not much. It makes it balance and handle a bit better than the longer one and makes it more suited to CQB type situations. The red dot makes it a deadly "point and click" interface for CQB and comes off in a heartbeat to give you access to the iron sights for the long range stuff. Best of both worlds IMHO. You have add a stud to mount the bipod (a few minutes with a Dremel is all it takes). Oh the Scout on the bottom has a "California approved" brake, that's why it looks different. |
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Quoted: Forgo the M1A & go for an AR-10. That way you can get a flattop & do whatever you want, even swap uppers totally. I'll second that! I love my AR10T! doesn't need all the tweaking to shoot great like an M1A...........................But I still want an M1A. [:D] COZ |
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Seems to me that scope/red dot mount could get awfully hot!! I guess you know that if you mount a scope on the Scout type mount shown in the top picture, you’ll need a scope with extended eye relief. Also, personally I really dislike the 5 round magazines. I find it difficult to remove them from the rifle since there’s not much to grab onto. |
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Quoted: Same gun. The difference is only in the barrel (shorter on the Scout) and stock. My Scout is configured exactly like the one on the bottom. You give up a bit of accuracy with the shorter barrel but not much. I've read that the scout is actually MORE accurate than standard barrel lengths. |
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I have the exact same M1A as first pictured above including the same stock. It is a Loaded model with a standard barrel. It is a great shooter. It is light weight and is accurate. I love it. I have never had a short barrel .308 but I suspect that it would be noisy, have a nice kick and lower muzzle velocity. For a great shooter you can't beat a Standard or Loaded M1A. A match M1A is great for the range but I'm not sure it is a good combat weapon for several reasons. |