M1a or ar10

[Frenchs24]

Just like the title says, which do you prefer springfield m1a or an ar10 pattern rifle?

[MacGyver]

If you don't have an example of either, I'd choose an M1A.  

I've got an AR-patterned .308 and it's accurate and reliable.  But it doesn't have the soul that the M1A has.  

Truthfully, if I had to grab one in a hurry out  of my safe, I'd choose the walnut stocked Scout Squad every time.  No question.  

[Raoul]

One of each. I have both and it's 2 totally different shooting experiences.

[Garufa]

M1A Scout Squad rocks.  There are many like it but this one is mine:

Edited September 17, 2017 by Garufa

[tnhawk]

I like having both, but if I had to choose, the M1A would be my choice.

[DWARREN123]

Actually for me a good bolt gun then M1A and that followed by an AR-10.

[Dolomite_supafly]

The ONLY AR style rifle in 308 I would want is the DPMS G2. Completely different animal compared to most AR10 rifles.

 

[Grayfox54]

I've have never cared for any of the AR type rifles. 

But I do have these. And yes, the Scout Squad is my favorite. 

Edited September 17, 2017 by Grayfox54

[Urse]

Given those choices I would say M1A. Or save enough to get both and buy one of these instead!!...lol

[TNWNGR]

I've owned a lot of different semi auto 7.62x51's. Of them all I liked the BM-59 that was briefly available the best. But if I had to choose between only an M1A or an AR-10 I'd choose the M1A. 

[Garufa]

12 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

I've have never cared for any of the AR type rifles. 

But I do have these. And yes, the Scout Squad is my favorite. 

What scope do you have on the Scout Squad?

[Grayfox54]

Garufa, its an older Burris 2.75X fixed power LER that I've had for years. I believe its actually a pistol scope, but it works great on this rifle. I don't think they even make this model anymore. 

[DaveTN]

It depends on why you want the rifle. If you want a shooter I would go with the AR-10. If you want a real military rifle I would go with the M1 Garand. I never could see paying 1500-1800 for a copy of an M-14, and I can’t spend the money for the real deal. I have a Garand and an AR-10.

[Frenchs24]

Yes I would like a scar 17 but I'm not Ponying up the 3 Gs it cost... not bc I couldn't just bc I won't... I think that price is so stupid... been looking at the loaded m1a with the precision stock... the scout squad... and yes the g2 for AR10... wanting a DMR setup... just don't like the weight of the m1a... if it wasn't so heavy it wouldn't even be a question... 

[Frenchs24]

Kind of been leaning towards the loaded with the archangel stock it's everything I want... only about 3 lbs too heavy... before I put glass on it lol

Edited September 18, 2017 by Frenchs24
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[xtriggerman]

After working on an AR10T that had issues the factory failed to fix, Im not impressed with them. No adjustable gas is a big concern. I bought a M1A in 1977. After 8 years with it I sold it so I could by a Springfield SAR48. The M1A is a decent shooter but a walker after as little as 8 fast consecutive rounds. Pick up a guide on how to national match bed a M14 and you will see why they are very finicky shooters hot. After you own and spend time behind a FAL, those other 2 don't generate much excitement compared to the proven right arm of the free world.

[Frenchs24]

This is so overwhelming lol... I'm weary of ar10 platform bc of reliability looked at the fal and it's interesting just not sure on accuracy... another thing that's really caught my eye is the ruger sr762 found it abt 1600 not bad... I basically want something I can scope... shoot 500 yds minimum... reliable... not 13 lbs... and under 2000 bucks lol... ruger sr762 might be my best option?

[Urse]

FAL is super cool however a good FAL is a 2MOA gun. There are plenty that will say they can do better but I feel those are the exception not the rule. For a high quality FAL once you add the FAL optics mount and rails you are usually at or approaching $2k before the optic. As far as AR 10, If you are just going to shoot casually and are not a deltasealninjaoperator type you can go to Palmetto State Armory and buy the AR10 complete rifle or upper and lower of your choice for about $700.00 total that will likely serve you just fine and give you more money for ammo and optics. Midwest Industries and Aero Precision both make quality AR 10 variants for the same or less than the Ruger. The Aero can be had from 1499.99 on up depending on barrel/handguard configurations. Aero has been manufacturing OEM parts for other companies for a long time and they offer very high quality for amazingly good prices. Midwest Industries is one of those companies that just about everything they make is good. Ruger, Aero and M.I are all going to weigh about 8.5 lbs empty with a 16 inch barrel. If weight is a major factor there is also the S&W M&P 10 for around $1250 which weighs 7.7 lbs empty with a non free floated 18 inch barrel. If you want get the most out of any of the AR 10 platforms you may want to drop another $200.00ish on a quality trigger and then there is the optic........many people can throw a $300-$500 piece of glass on the rifle and be absolutely satisfied but if you are going to shoot a lot and at longer ranges then save and buy as high quality of glass as possible. 

 

Edit: i almost forgot the Savage Arms MSR Hunter 10. Sub $1200 AR 10 variant with melonite fluted barrel with 5R rifling and Savage has a long history of making very accurate rifles for a great price.

Edited September 19, 2017 by Urse

[DL126]

10 hours ago, Frenchs24 said:

... I basically want something I can scope... shoot 500 yds minimum... reliable... not 13 lbs... and under 2000 bucks lol... ruger sr762 might be my best option?

Unless 7.62 is a requirement, a 6.5 Grendel might be worth considering.

[Frenchs24]

Yeah id like sticking with nato/readily available calibers... mostly have 22 lr 9mm 556 and looking to get into 308 with this next purchase

[SmokyBaer]

For almost 40 years now, i've had some form of M1A, M14, M21, M25 or now the XM21 from BULA and can certainly state that preference as my tried and true platform.  Messed with a few plastic guns and they just ain't got the magic in my hands.  That said, my vote goes toward you gettin an M1A.

Check out an attempt to modernize my M1A passion with pic rails and carbon fiber that has worked out okay, so far. 

Meet the XM21 in .308 from BULA...

 

150 grain Federal Premiums at 100yards...

[hlb14]

Maybe keep an eye out for a used LMT MWS

[Ray Z]

I've had a M1A with a lot of the whistles and bells. It would only cycle 308's off a machine gun belt. Not even close with my reloads. Ended up putting it in the back of the safe and eventually giving it to my oldest son. He hasn't said anything about it so I figure it's sitting in the back of his safe.

 

Replaced it with a Ruger AR 762. Great groups, eats everything I feed it, and didn't cost anything like the M1A did.

[PoofNoEyeBrows]

+1 M1A

[AuEagle]

M1A Scout Squad

ARMS Mount  Zeiss 1.5x6

Vintage Leather Cheek Riser