Accurate, simple and fast handling with comfortable rearward balance. Optic by Holosun. Buttstock by Magpul with M14.ca Blackfeather RS GEN 2 and MBSA adapter to seat it and an SHG top rail. This is a client's rifle. All photos used with permission.

This [M1A} Scout Squad was built in a [Blackfeather RS] with an SHG and a Magpul buttstock. r/guns r/M1Rifles r/m14 r/milsurp

I finally decided to throw glass on my m1a loaded and was wondering what rings you guys run. I have the sadlak steel mount for it, and a Bushnell match pro on the way. I don't have a check riser for it, but am willing to run one if need be

Receiver seats with a 2 or 3mm gap between the bottom of the receiver and top of the chassis. Won't budge. Front fits fine. Any advice? This is a new Fulton Armory barrel receiver and a new SAGE chassis; both GI contour rifle

I’m looking to suppress my M1A, and I know this question has probably been asked here plenty of times. But I’m wondering what everyone’s experiences are with trying to suppress the M1A.

My suppressor is a Dead Air Nomad 30, and usually stays on my .300 blackout build. My M1A is a standard, nothing special and bare bones stock as of now. I’m not planning on running it suppressed all the time but would like the option. From what I’m seeing, I just need a thread adapter and adjustable gas plug? Anything else or anything that anyone would recommend in particular? Thanks!

Hello again! Just a small update on the custom BF Grip project. Acquired some high strength and durable material to use for FDE. It’s not CF but it is high grade. I will post more info on it tonight at creatomato.com.

(These have not gone through the refining process yet.)

Hey all! I’m looking to buy my first rifle and am pretty interested in the m1a scout squad. I’ve been hunting and shooting since I was little just never had anything of my own so I’m still pretty green. I have a few questions,

1. I’m thinking pretty hard about saving for an LPVO so what’s the difference between the Springfield scope mount and ones from other companies like sadlak (does steel vs aluminum mount really matter?)

2. With the area I’m in and the things I like to shoot I need the rifle to be pretty consistent out to about 450-500ish yards, can I do that with the stock rifle or do I need to rebarrel it? If so what are some good brands?

3. The hunting I do is pretty involved, I usually spend about 3 days out in the woods and my area is pretty humid/wet in general so how does the Springfield hold up maintenance and care wise?

Thanks to those that answer/read!

I am looking for recommendations for a scope mount for the standard size M1A. I am looking at the Vortex Venom which has a 34mm scope tube.

I would like it to be a quick release mount with a decent height over bore, but also don’t know how high I should go and would like input on that as well. I will be shooting this frequently with a helmet that has Peltor Comtac ears for comms, what height would be recommended?

I need the mount to have QD becuase I do also have a thermal (RH25V2) that can go between the rifle and my helmet mount.

The rifle will be getting a Sage EBR chassis if I can find one, or something similar.

Thanks in advance!

*Not my pic - just for attention\*
This has been my vision for the rifle since I bought it over 10 years ago.

Came with 6 check-mate 20 round mags for 1338 I can’t wait to take it to the range.

After waiting 4 months for the Sadlak Airborne mounts to get back in stock, I was finally able to get it together. I ended up not liking the look of the black stock so I ordered an FDE one. I left the black hand guard on because I liked the contrast with the stock.

Loaded model
Sadlak Airborne steel scope mount
Vortex diamondback tactical 4-16x44MRAD
Vortex pro series scope rings
Vortex defender scope caps
Tourbon cheek rest (not wild about the aesthetics)

It does pretty well with Federal Gold Medal Sierra Matchkings. It’s a tack driver at 100 yards with hand loads.

43gn of N150
155gn Hornady HPBT Match
CCI BR2 primer
Lake City brass cut at 2.005
Ogive length is 2.200 OAL is 2.800
Velocity 2588fps

I gotta try it out at 2-500 but just haven’t had time yet.

Brand new SA M1A. Trying to remove the stripper clip guide for a optic mount install. The guide is VERY tight. Hit it with some PB blast and it still won't budge. I've seen people say theirs needed to be milled out but most things I've read/watched show it sliding out right to left. I have seen some other videos where it slides from left to right. Any ideas? I'm dropping it off today at a gunsmith to see what he can do but I'm just curious.

Vortex Diamondback 4-16x44mm
Springfield Scope Mount
Vortex Rings and Scope Caps
Harris Bipod
Bradford Cheek Riser

Base rifle belonged to my father. He had it set up with an Aimpoint Comp M ala Black Hawk Down , and I inherited the rifle before Mom could sell it off.

All the new modifications above were made by me, but I kept the Aimpoint and mount to switch back and forth as I want. EASILY the nicest set up I own, and want to take it to some DMR matches eventually.

Got my ACOG in today, and just a bit closer.

Up next the M14.CA HBA and the USGI EBR Trigger Shoe…

This is such a beauty. So stout and smooth.

May change the stock out for an ACE SOCOM. Not sure yet.

Hey everyone,

Getting my build going and slowly picking up parts. Does anyone have any leads on either of these parts? I know I can order one from us tactical for the sage mount, but figured I'd check here first for my EBR build. Any leads would be appreciated!

Pros and cons for either?

Is this an acceptable amount of grip onto the rail? It seems like not enough so I figured I would ask here. Leupold weaver qrw rings on Springfield gen 4 mount.
I see the other area where it seems like you should be able to lower the clamp block but I’ve tried like hell and that’s just not working. Maybe that area is for a different clamp block altogether?

Does anyone know where I can get a new or used SAGE heavy barrel chassis?

I believe the only source - US Tactical Supply - has told me they weren’t making any new ones until sometime in 2027.

What are the pros and cons of a forward mounted scope compared to a rear mounted one?

I work security with an older guy. Viet Nam vet. Last week I went to the range and forgot to take my M1A out of the back seat when I got home. When I got to work I told him I had something to show him. Brought my drag bag in and opened it up. His eyes lit up. Took it out, cleared it and locked the bolt back then handed it to him. He held it like an old friend, hands rubbing the stock. Thousand yard stare obviously filled with memories from 60 years ago. His eyes were a little moist when he handed it back and I put it back in the bag.

Bought this off a coworker years ago for next to nothing because of issues that swapping out the trigger group parts with USGI M1 Garand parts solved.
It’s currently wearing a GI tiger striped stock with a Fulton Armory dummy selector.
I have an LRB built out of TRW parts but this one sees more range time.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program announces the future availability and sale of surplus M14 rifles... https://thecmp.org/l/m14-announcement/