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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which of my two options is better?

Posted: 5/8/2001 2:13:21 AM EDT

I have come across a little extra money, and am thinking of one of the two:
1) A nice, used Springfield M1A bush model.
2) Customizing my Colt Competition HBAR with free-floating handguard, trigger job, and possibly high-end scope (Leupold, Dr.Optics, or used U.S Optics SN-4).
Keep in mind that I do own several AR's, although not in any "long distance" sniper configuartions- and I don't currently own any M1A type. I do own a custom 700 for long, distance .308 duty work.
Any feedback is appreciated.
thanks,
ptp

Posted: 5/8/2001 2:19:31 AM EDT

[#1]

Go with the M1A! [beer]

Posted: 5/8/2001 2:33:29 AM EDT

[#2]

Keep in mind, since I don't currently own an M1A system, I'll have to restock on everything (ie. mags, extra .308, scope mounts, parts, etc.) that I won't have to for my AR.
Just my .02c
thanks,
ptp

Posted: 5/8/2001 3:10:54 AM EDT

[#3]

That's what makes it interesting.

Posted: 5/8/2001 4:01:21 AM EDT

[#4]

Venture out and be bold! Get the M1A!

Posted: 5/8/2001 4:36:43 AM EDT

[#5]

Actualy the scope and mounts could be interchangable and if you already own a 700 in .308 you alread have ammo. If you reload you'll want to keep brass seperate, but ather than that magazines are the only issue.

You do need a self loading .308 and if the wife gives you any crap you just send her over to see mtnpatriot.

Posted: 5/8/2001 5:27:57 AM EDT

[#6]

I have a M1A and love it dearly, I would sooner give up any other rifle in my collection.
Not to go against Halfcocked, but interchanging scopes is a slow and tedious process. Dedicated optics is the way to go. Zero weapon, forget about it, check every so often to insure zero is still valid.
I would shoot the M1a sans optics for a good long time. If you get a good one with NM sights you will be able to smack people sized targets out to 600 yds. I tried to scope mine and eventually took it off to save wieght. Now I wont go back. There is not a better iron sight system than the NM M1A/M14

Posted: 5/8/2001 5:34:03 AM EDT

[#7]

M1A.If you dont get the mags now they wont be anything but more expensive.I bought mine when you could grt them for 10.00.Now I have enough that there worth more than the 3 M1A's I own.ever try to explain that to an insurance company.Everyone might want to add up there acc.you might be surprised how much it would be to replace them.

Posted: 5/8/2001 5:59:35 AM EDT

[#8]

Get the M1A.

Posted: 5/8/2001 6:04:44 AM EDT

[#9]

PTP -

What's your plans for the Bush M1A?? I'm guessing NOT match shooting with a BUSH rifle.

For anything BUT match shooting in a semi auto .308, I would get a DSA STG-58A.

Here's why -

1. Rifle and scope mount - $868.
2. Mags - $5 to $8
3. Integrated bipod
4. AR-type recoil.
5. Pistol grip
6. Adjustable gas - can be turned into a single shot. No recoil = bolt gun accuracy (almost.) At least enuf accuracy to rival the M1A.
7. Fit and finish rivalling anything Springfield Armory is currently uttin out. (Yes, I own an M1A.
8. Take teh money saved and buy GOOD optics, and 2 cases of ammo.

At least think it over.

Posted: 5/8/2001 6:42:41 AM EDT

[#10]

I agree with you Rich. The only reason I brought it up was P-tP expressed concern about it in his 2nd post.

BTW the actual mounts would not be inter- changeable (not needed but may improve stock/cheek weld on AR)but the rings would be. Quality scope mount or riser for AR will be cheaper, if that's the way you want to go. I used the Weaver See-thru rings and it gives the 50mm bell on my Leuplod about 3/8" clearance with no additional screws to come loose and a decent stock weld on my A4.

Posted: 5/8/2001 9:44:05 AM EDT

[#11]

The pistol grip is out... P-tP is in the PRK... I don't know if the gun itself is on the list, but the pistol grip was deemed evil on SB23...

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