I have had my Springfield Armory M1A for about 2 years now, I bought it new and it is almost all GI parts, except for the reciever and the bolt.
I loved it like it was my own girlfriend. I had a boner for it.
It was very accurate, very reliable, and damn sexy.
So far I have shot 1200 rounds through it (I have not been at home that much lately) and yesterday it broke, after each shot, the bolt would lock FAR to the rear, about 2cm from the bolt stop. To chamber it I would have to hit the back of the op-rod against a table to break the bolt free.
So I called springfield and they were awesome, they have great customer service.
They asked me to send the rifle to them, on their dime, and they will fix it for me.
But it is like a wife that has cheated on you, I will never be able to fully trust it again.
So I'm going to sell it when I get it back.
What should I buy next?
I kind of really want .308, but I might mabye change my mind.... mabye.
Here are the rifles I don't want:
M1A/M14: explained above, plus I just want something different.
AR15: I get to use Uncle Sam's enough. (I know it's .223, but I also know you guys)
FAL: They just don't, "fit" me. I don't like them.
GET BOTH: dosen't cut it.
Any ideas of what's out there?
Anything new that we can expect from any companies soon?
What about AR-10s?
Accuracy?
Reliability?
Longevity?
Or SR-25s
I will spend up to $2,000
I only own one, "Business" rifle, and I want quality. So it is worth it to me.
Thanks.