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Title: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Ichiban on November 09, 2012, 10:03:19 PM: I have an opportunity to pick up a Springfield M1A Scout 16 at a decent (good but not great) price. I've kind of been jonesing for one of these for a while but, I don't know - it is a lot of money and I'll have to move current stock to make this happen.

Whatta ya think? Is it worth it?
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: fatbaldguy on November 09, 2012, 10:11:58 PM: No, it is not. You should never consider buying it. Instead, tell me where it is and how much they want! ;D

All that aside. Go for it. I've wanted one since my M-14 days in the service.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 09, 2012, 10:31:32 PM: Get it now while you still can.
Even with out any kind of ban increased demand will cause prices to soar and supplies to disappear.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: BAC on November 10, 2012, 11:16:52 AM: What are you waiting for? GET IT!
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Jrlobo on November 10, 2012, 12:19:46 PM: Ichiban, what are you looking to unload?
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Ichiban on November 10, 2012, 12:42:37 PM: I have a Springfield TRP Operator (1911) that I'll have to move.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Ichiban on November 10, 2012, 02:46:58 PM: This is all y'all's fault you know.

(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx191/saharrold/DSCN0485.jpg)

I just hope I can keep it well fed.

P.S. Sorry, no toe shot.
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Post by: red364 on November 10, 2012, 04:08:23 PM: Woohoo!!
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Jrlobo on November 10, 2012, 05:02:52 PM: Ichiban,

Mind your thumb when standing inspection, haha. I envy you.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 10, 2012, 05:31:58 PM: Dang, man.... that move was quick.......... "I'm thinking of getting a new.....BAM!!...Hey, look at my new rifle!" ;D ;D ;D

Congrats....very nice. indeed!!!
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 10, 2012, 06:20:29 PM: Wise choice.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: TAB on November 10, 2012, 06:20:49 PM: I have been wanting a m1a for a long, long time.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Ichiban on November 10, 2012, 06:49:58 PM: Quote from: PegLeg45 on November 10, 2012, 05:31:58 PM
Dang, man.... that move was quick.......... "I'm thinking of getting a new.....BAM!!...Hey, look at my new rifle!" ;D ;D ;D

Congrats....very nice. indeed!!!

Private party sale and I knew it wouldn't last long once it went public.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 11, 2012, 09:40:24 PM: Quote from: Ichiban on November 10, 2012, 06:49:58 PM
Private party sale and I knew it wouldn't last long once it went public.

Indeed, in situations such as that, you must pull the trigger rapidly. ;)

Just like last week when a good friend offered me first shot at a half-case of .45 ACP for $60........ BAM!, put it in the back seat. :D
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: jaybet on November 13, 2012, 07:27:25 AM: NICE, NICE, NICE!
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: 2HOW on November 15, 2012, 01:04:48 PM: That is super sweet Ichi, but Im not sold on the "scout" concept. Dont deminish the effectiveness of the rifle with a scout scope
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: Ichiban on November 17, 2012, 10:25:09 PM: I'm in luuuuuv!

For me this is good.
50yrds w/iron sights
(http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx191/saharrold/IMAG0102.jpg)
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: jaybet on November 17, 2012, 10:53:11 PM: I repeat, "Nice, Nice, Nice"! Someday I gotta get me one.
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: blackwolfe on December 01, 2012, 01:27:53 AM: Nice rifle and nice shooting. What ammo? I would love an M1A. To me, it is what a battle rifle should be. Are you going to put the walnut stock on it?
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: billt on December 03, 2012, 06:11:19 AM: Nice gun! Mine has been running like a top. I'm glad because I was a bit reluctant to buy it. Sometimes when they start altering gas systems to run properly with a chopped barrel they can become problematic. Not this one. Springfield got it right the first time. Mine groups like yours. My aging eyes don't help.

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz50/billt460/SpringfieldSOCOM-16.jpg)

(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz50/billt460/SpringfieldSOCOM-163.jpg)
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: alfsauve on December 03, 2012, 05:59:05 PM: Quote
M1A Scout - what say ye?

I say, "Yes!" OH WAIT. You already got it.

Very cool. I do like the idea of the M1A Scout. No need really for the full sized one in the first place. both of youse guys' guns look great.
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Post by: MAUSERMAN on January 09, 2013, 11:46:10 PM: Do you have pics with the wood stocks yet?
Title: Re: M1A Scout - what say ye?
Post by: billt on January 10, 2013, 04:54:12 AM: I just got an E-Mail from J&G Sales. They have used, beat up, police trade in's on Springfield M1-A Patrol Rifles........The price.....$2,179.95 each.

http://www.jgsales.com/springfield-armory-m1a-bush-rifle,-308,-18-barrel,-used.-p-59294.html