M1A Scout Squad Rifle Range 2
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- More action with the Squad Scout M1A in 7.62X51. Yes, I sent a check back instead of the rifle. Thought this would be a nice rifle to post on Memorial Day weekend.
------------------- ------------------------ Remember to check out our video clips on the Hickok45Clips channel: / @hickok45clips
Also, check out the Hickok45talks channel for new “talking” content. / @hickok45talks
Please check out and support the people who help make this channel possible:
Become a Gong Club member at our Patreon Page: / hickok45
SDI (Sonoran Desert Institute): www.sdi.edu/hi...
Alabama Holster: alabamaholster...
Talon Grips: talongungrips....
Ballistol: ballistol.com/
The short FAQ Videos playlist will answer most questions you have:
• FAQ Videos
Find us on Hickok45 Twitter and Facebook, as well as “therealHickok45” on Instagram.
Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes only, with emphasis on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership. We are NOT in the business of selling firearms or performing modifications on them. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see in our videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
I have no idea why so many people nit pick the M1 so much and to such an extent. Springfield: has a proven track record. I have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq(OIF and OEF Army combat veteran3/3 Armored Calvalry Regiment/Brave Rifles). I must admit I have shot many many different calibers-- and I'm not just talking Basic/TRADOC training. That Scout Squad M1A is an entirely different beast. Don't knock it before you've shot it. Keep going Hickock!!!!!💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯
Veteran here (2/2 Marine), I think it's hard to knock the M1A, when it's still in service today to marksmen to make up for the shortfalls of the 5.56 in ranged encounters and penetration. Not only that, but its robust, and has no cheap plastic.
My cousin passed away and left me his M1a scout. He put it in a Troy MCS chassis and mounted a giant scope. It weighs 14 pounds. I can't bring myself to change a thing on it.
J Cush rip
Use as is and land every shot you take in the name of your cousin
I enjoy shooting my cousins old 3030. I’ve changed the zero, but nothing else.
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully he lived a good fulfilled life! Don’t EVER get rid of that rifle
Love the fact he couldn’t sent it back. Any big fans know how many times this has happened? Greatest way to endorse something is with your own nickel.
G Monet I was thinking the same thing: he has not done that before from what I’ve seen of his videos
"The bullet went right where the sights were aimed. They have a tendency to do that."
-hickok 45
My Scout Squad is one of my favorite rifles. I get giddy every time I get to shoot it. There is just something about it, and I love the way they sound and feel so much better than anything in the AR-10 vein.
In BF4 i always take a sniper with iron sight and make it look like a scout rifle xD
PS i agree with you in real life xD
So glad to hear you kept the Squad Scout M1A! Sounded like you were heading that way. The original M-14 I had in the Army, 1964-68, was the sweetest battle rifle. In some way it "felt" better than the M-1. I agree that the sights are pretty much identical and are great. In one op I had the full-auto M-14 and it handled, recoiled just as mild as a single round, didn't rise too much - you could lay them in at 500 yds just like an M-60, but for the 20-round limitation and the reloading, etc.. RPM seemed about the same but I wasn't counting. Taking off the safety? Just grasp with your right thumb and forefinger instead of pushing from inside with the trigger finger, that way you can do it quietly without the click. As you suggested, everyone please get to shoot this fine piece someday, just to appreciate it.Thanks!
In 1967 I was issued an M14A1 to train with and went all thru Infantry training using the M14A1. Upon reporting to my T.O.& E unit I was issued the M-16. I honestly thought the Military was wanting to kill me. And one never forgets their first love. Totally wish I could own one. However, the M-16 has certainly proven itself over the years and I so own an AR. Thank you very much for sharing this video on the M1A.
Thank you for your service and I hope you can be reunited with your love, the M14A1, soon :)
PabloMontoya You're very welcome, Pablo. Unfortunately, The M-14 was designed and built with a selector switch giving it the capability of automatic fire. Since the ATF considers this an automatic weapon, chances are slim to none that I'll never be united. I've resigned to this fact and never gave more thought. I do however get excited when I see or able to fire an M-1 Garand or this M1A.
Full auto is only a tax stamp away.
Lance Roark Ahh, so close yet so far away. For me the cost is prohibitive.
Lance Roark True. Unless you live in a state like mine, where no Class 3 weapons are allowed :(
Have this exact same rifle including the G.I. Sling. Love it. Rapid fire will stand you up with 3 or more rapid fire. This would definitely be my SHTF rifle if I could only chose one. Shot the Garand and the M14 in the Army although issued the M16 in 1970. Something about the M1A though to me is what I would chose to carry and shoot. Hickock your an answer to all us shooters and see the different arms and formats we may have not thought of. Excellent Job as always.
Yes, firing the M-1A is addictive! I've got a nice Super Match that will put rounds in the X circle all day at 600 yards. I've never been able to shoot National Match competition at longer distances, but pretty sure the rifle would do the same at 1000 yards! Wearing the shooting coat and getting strapped into the sling and putting rounds on target shot after shot after shot is a heady feeling. The bucking recoil is not oppressive due to the gas operation, but you will know that you've been in a competition by day's end! The feel, the look, the sound, all contribute to fulfilling my desire to own and shoot a M-14 since watching "Combat!" as a child. Oh, I guess the rifles in that TV series were the Garand and BAR, among others. I guess it was the soldiers in early days of the Vietnam War that I saw firing the M-14. And perhaps our family's encyclopedia set had a photo pictorial of the M-14. Anyway, I had the chance to get a M-1A in the early '80s, and have loved it ever since.
I trained on the M14 in Basic Training and in my opinion there is not a better weapon on planet Earth. After waiting several years, I finally was able to acquire one.
Dumb question but why exactly did it take so long
Thank you for your service Mickey. I was honorably discharged from the US Army in June 1991. As you know we were training with the M 16. I really enjoyed training and qualifying with it at Sill. I got the Sharpshooter marksmanship badge for rifle. It was windy and raining the day we were qualifying.
Thanks to SDI for the sponsorship. We who watch the boss shoot really appreciate it.
Thank you Hickock and John for putting out so many fun and interesting videos. I owe both of you for really getting me into firearms.
Just purchased my first M1A a few weeks ago, sure do love her already.
-Jeff
Jeff Gilbert how much did you pay it ... just want mine
The M1 Garand needs a proper video in 1080p 60 fps. Most of the Garand footage on this channel is from 2009/10 when you guys still filmed with a SD Camera. The M1 Carbine could need a chapter 2 as well.
This is the greatest firearm channel on youtube and those rifles deserve the highest Hickok quality, in my opinion. :)
June 6th is coming up. Make it happen, gentlemen.
Loffen NYR Yes! I couldn't agree more! So much history in those gorgeous rifles and D-Day is a great day to bring them both out again for a HD video. I have yet to buy an M1 Carbine, but my 1942 Winchester M1 Garand is by far my favorite gun in my collection. No matter which guns I take to the range, my M1 is always among them.
Loffen NYR And so does the M1a1 Thompson.
There's two better channels but this is one of the best
bigduke346 what are the other two channels you recommend?
Loffen NYR I agree
The scout squad is no joke. Very sweet Rifel.
Such a beautiful Rifle. I have the same Scout Squad model with poly furniture (just lasts longer out here in the NW) and it's one of my favorite rifles in my collection. They certainly are heavy, but man are they a great platform and so dam reliable.
I KNEW IT... Mr. Hikok, I knew you would keep that rifle if you could. I am glad for you that you are blessed enough to be able to afford that sort of indulgence .
I went through Basic with a M-14. I went through Airborne AIT with a M-16 rifle. When I got to Viet Nam I was issued a M-16 rifle until I got to weasel my way into Sniper School. After completing Sniper School I was issued a XM-21. Of all the firearms that I have ever shot, that XM-21 still has my heart even all these years later on. Nothing will ever take the place of that rifle.
This was always my choice for an apocalypse gun, if I had a bunch of money 😅. The scout version seems like a perfect compromise between weight and power/range. I would get a synthetic stock as I assume that would make it a bit lighter.
Hickok45 is the best. I wish he was one of my uncles 😂. Also big props to the cameraman (I forget his name... Jesse?) for always being completely silent. I am sure he has plenty to add on videos but he is very smart for being quiet. It makes the video a lot more personal to the viewer. I hope you two live forever. Much love.
It's impressive to maintain accuracy unsupported with a heavy rifle for as long as you were holding it. A big issue with alot of my shooters is that they try to hard and they take to long so they end up swaying and forcing a shot. Well done
I was thinking the same thing. Mr. Hickok is definitely no beginner... impressive!
@@Wundrdawg1 can't believe this was 5 years ago
indeed; lots of water under the bridge since this vid was done!
I love my ARs and composite stocks and light rifles, but there really is something about wood and steel that puts a smile on my face.
And yes,, open sights are best. This rifle can shoot much further than most of us can see anyway.
Isn't that the point of a scope?
But yes it is an excellent iron-sights rifle.
It is a rifle that makes you feel like history is being made in a classic design. A Garand reeks of history the minute you touch it. This one echoes that feeling just seeing it in place. Glad to see training and education as part of the sponsors for the channel. A classy video at every level showing the concentration effort at that distance with a target that small.
In the early '70's Pop bought a full size Spfld Arm M1A from a Catholic Priest,,, for $300.oo ( a decommissioned M-14, chrome lined chamber) We shot it a few times at a proper range, I was still in Jr High, so I mostly shot my M1 carbine.
The first time I took it out myself was '83-'84. Fresh out of High School I didn't really have a clue,, so I stuff a mag and some 5 rnd stripper clips in my pockets, sling it over my shoulder, jump on my 3 wheeler and meet a buddy down at the river so I could teach him how to load/fire a muzzle loader. A cap lock pistol Santa had given him a few weeks before. We didn't hit anything with it, but he learned safe loading/firing procedure.
About the time we finished the lesson, 2 hippies walk up. One tells me, ''Yer 'ol Arrmeeee gun ain't werth a fuuuu----c'' Aggravated by this fool, I backed up quite a bit, then cycled the action on the vintage GI Hardball,(LC '57) and shot the 10'' willow tree the small target was stapled too.
At 50-60 yrds I didn't see the impact on the Z but I could clearly see the rounds splashing into the river another 30-40 yrds further downrange. I'm like you,, what a rush!! After the first 3-5 rnds I adjusted myself for the rather stiff recoil and quickly ran the 20 round mag dry. As I started down range, everyone followed commenting on the loud report.( I never forgot ear plugs again, that's for sure)
Hippie's laughin', tellin me,''You can't even hit that tree, boyeeee'' As we reached the tree I'm wondering if I had indeed missed. No, I see a decent group a little high/left.
It wasn't till I looked at the back of the willow that I realized what had happened. Every round passed effortlessly through the tree and continued downrange into the river with little if any deflection, the 20 rounds of 150 grn FMJ's taking very large chunks of wood upon exiting. The hole was the diameter of a cantaloupe and 2-3 inches deep in the center.
A few other people had begun to gather down range after hearing the unmistakable sound of a true Battle Rifle being fired. Everyone, especially hippie,, was shocked at the power of this '''Ole armeee gun''. I'll never forget the look on their dumbstruck faces,, priceless. I get the same rush each time I shoot it. But then,, you know the feeling.
I get home, Pop asked me,''Well, how'ed you like it?'' I told him what had happened,, we laughed till it hurt. Then he looks at me seriously,,''What about the brass?''
''Yea Pop,, I recovered all the spent casings'' I told him, as I rattled them in my BDU pocket.
+Franco Tramble Cool story :) 7.62x51/308 is a fantastic round.. My absolute favorite rifle cartridge. It's no 50bmg, but it gets the job done, and is hell of a lot of fun to shoot. Admittedly, I don't own a Springfield M1A variant yet.. I have a KelTec RFB that I've put about 600-800 trouble-free rounds through. Awesome gun to shoot, and being a 308, everyone comes over to see what I am shooting at the indoor range.. It's loud! But everytime I see Mr. Hickok doing a video on a Springfield rifle, I get more and more of an urge to buy one.. Classic guns, and great shooters no matter which version you buy :) They've had several M1A Socoms at my local FFL over the years.. They just feel great in my hands. I will have one in my collection someday!
Franco Tramble Awesome story!!! I went to the range with some friends, not hippies, lol. But they had never seen or heard of an M1A. They're new to shooting, and of course all had AR's. They wanted to shoot my SIG MCX with a binary trigger (fires when pull trigger, fires when release trigger), thought that was the best!! But.... then someone asked what was in the big rifle case.... it was my M1A, one guy joked, "dude, Vietnam called...." lol. It was BY FAR their favorite gun at the end of the session!!! There was about 8 of us, thing got so dirty from all the shooting it started to cycle slowly, like, bang, sssssshhhhhh cçcclunk, next round, haha, never stopped though. Now it's all suped up and suppressed. By far my favorite rifle!!!
Mostly because I get to hear cool stories like yours from the older guys. Be safe and keep up the good tree shootin'!
Pay Attention Boy's ! THIS is a one shot, one kill Battle Rifle ! those little AK variants and your high velocity 22 calibers are not in the same league. This rifle also doubles as a war club if you run out of ammo.
War club yeeeee
Roha Waha Go look up the M1A sand test on Full30[dot]com
So does the mosin nagant
***** You are a perceptive young man ! U.S.M.C. GySgt R. Walters rte.
+Roha Waha WARRRR CLUB MADAFAKAS!@#!@
My god what a beautiful firearm. That sound of putting the first round in the chamber? HEAVEN
The M14 family has the greatest iron sights ever put on a firearm in history.
I’d say the M1 Family, the M14 is practically the son of the Garand
And the 18" barrel 'IS' the perfect M14 barrel length Hickup...
I carried a similar one ( M-14 all through my basic training and marksmanship training). Brings back memories!!! Great rifle!!! Wish I had one today!!! Thanks for the video!!!
Traded a colt python for a new m1a scout. About 8 months ago.
And my friends what hell I took for doing that.
Guess what.
I never looked back.
Best move I did.
My Scout shoots a lonnnnggg way with irons.... And I'm old!
@@LostMyMojo100 lol,... one (of many) of the things that sold me on the SA M1A is the annual Camp Perry shoot. Sheesh,... what a rifle! The Scout Squad configuration simply makes it bit more practical for handling, however you can STILL get out to 1k with it, the right ammo and solution. I love mine,... and I'm old too :-)
@@Wundrdawg1 ... Agreed! If I'm reaching out I use 168gr. match ammo but I don't know if I can even SEE 1000 yards anymore!!! Keep pushing on buddy!👍
One of the most beautiful rifles ever made. I had the toy version back in the 60s and liked it so much that whenever it got broken I wanted another one. Not any other gun, just the M14. Even though it was heavy I wish when I was in the army that they had M14s instead of M16s.
I finally purchased a Scout Squad after MANY years of wanting one. Even though mine has a synthetic stock (I would have really liked a wooden stock - maybe later) the recoil is still surprisingly light.
I am hell bent on owning one of these beauties.The M1A has been a unicorn since I was 15. I'm old now. The price has always been what set me back for years. However, I am in the position to move on this and have watched, read multiple videos and articles. Thanks Hickock, this second addition video has shown me what I already knew.
Such a beauty of a rifle. Someday I'll purchase one for myself. Someday...
Pedro Lara you ever get one?
Yeah have u?
Carried one of these (M14) all through Basic and AIT in 1969 and 1970 training cycle (the last one to use the M14 at Ft Leonard Wood) when I joined the Ok Army National Guard for 8 years. I fired many many rounds through mine and slept many a night with it in my arms. It was/is the finest weapon I have ever fired and would love to have one today. However, being as I will turn 68 this year, I doubt I will ever have another one. I also humped the old M60 many miles, too. 7.62X51 is a great load.
I like Hickock, an older guy like me that doesnt speak bs. Shooting with iron sights is a lost art and the rifle he is using was designed for and excells in any type of shooting scenario. The 308 isnt the most powerful round you can get but it is a cost effective hard to beat accurate and simple platform that consistantly delivers rock solid performance.
He said "reduce the misses", and all I could think about was when I bought the wife that tredmill. I guess that would be Mrs.
😆😆👋👋👍👍
"I got it up just before I squeezed the trigger"
I've been there before
Kudos to John. He is an excellent videographer.
m1a scout rules !
My dream rifle! Hard to decide green synthetic or wood! 👍
@@tiny5500 I got wood 🪵
I can seriously just sit and listen to hickok45 all day long. These videos are just so cathartic. Such a jovial guy out on the range having some genuine fun every time he pulls the trigger. This is, by far, my favorite channel on youtube. As well, if I had an M1A, I wouldn't ever need to buy another rifle in my life. Without a doubt, it is my dream rifle. Some day!
I have one from Fulton Armory, full sized M14. It has Fulton barrel, receiver and bolt body, all the rest is GI from CMP. I had it built by an old gunsmith, WWII Marine vet who dragged a Garand all up through Italy to Germany. It will be one of the last to leave my possession when I prepare to meet the Maker.
Well just don't visit the maker/manufacturer at fulton armory and you'll never have to give up your M14...hehehe
At first when the SDI add came on at the end, I thought "what the...why the.." but then I thought to myself here is a channel that is so incredibly popular amongst shooters and folks interested in guns, why wouldn't the have something like a gunsmithing school add, makes perfect since to me! Plus, Hickok can do very, very little wrong in my eyes! Great video, beautiful rifle, and thank you for all the great things you do for the cause good sir!
DanNantz Thanks. Believe it or not, we do think before we act on anything. While there will always be a sorehead, jealous, troll factor out there quick to be grandstand in a negative way, we think long and hard about our mission and about our viewers before we take any new steps. We will not allow anything to interfere with our actual content and unbiased approach. We pass on financial opportunities regularly, but if something makes sense to us and does not affect our content, we'll at least give it consideration.
hickok45 Yeah, I was a bit nonplussed when the add came on at the end, but on second thought, it isn't really obtrusive, since it isn't at the beginning or in the middle (like youtube does). And SDI does seem like a pretty unique and good institution, so I'm glad you're being selective in your sponsors. Keep up the good work!
hickok45 that's why we always come back, good, clean, educated reviews from what I consider the best spokesmen of the gun community. I'm sure you hear this all the time, but if it weren't for your videos, I probably would have never started shooting. And for that I thank you. Keep up the excellent work Hickok!
hickok45 Keep doing what you're doing! Hopefully get to meet you guys someday soon.
+DanNantz And no freaking jump cuts! Love that
Just started watching Hickok45 a few months ago. Great reviews and insight He's an awesome shot. He misses a bit in this video but he calls them all and it's in the off-hand position. Hickock45 keep doing what your doing.
This is a true battle rifle!
I wouldn't want to hump it.
The M14 platform is my favorite. Such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship
My favorite rifle that u have reviewed. Your videos are keeping my impulse buying at bay until Christmas.
My uncle has an M1A in .308 WIN and it is a great gun to shoot. I just love how it fires and how it replicates the M14.
Used the M-14 everyday in the U.S. Army Honor Guard (The Old Guard). We used it for firing parties. So I got to fire it a lot and take it apart and clean it a lot. But is was always blanks. I wish I could shoot it with live rounds.
One thing I can say is it is reliable. Even shooting blanks this thing just kept working and working.
I love that style of rifle too. I would carried one of those in Vietnam over the M-16. I don't care how heavy it is... I loved shooting the big brother to the scout in Basic Training. Happy shooting!
Bought a M1A Scout this winter, haven’t shot it much yet but it’s easily my favorite rifle.
Almost traded mine in but they only wanted to give me 1,000$ so I kept it. Glad I did
Agree with you on the Iron Sights. Except for very long range shooting, those iron sights will take care of the target. In basic training I was reaching out to targets with iron sights on my M-14 that I couldn't believe I could even hit at first inspection. One GREAT weapon.
I never get tired of watching your videos. Explanation, the shooting.. everything is entertaining and educative sir!
Scout Squad is a great rifle. SOCOMM 16 is also lovely!
Out of stock everywhere. Thanks Hikok
killing soda's like its your job... oh wait
MapleSyrupPancakes If he didn't keep those soda soldiers in check, they would completely take over the compound.
+TryNsurviveN fighting childhood obesity one cheap soda at a time
ShaDOWDoG667 Lol
Soda's need killing they so unhealthy and whole nation oblivious to the negative ,
Hicock, I agree. MIA squad is an awesome rifle. I’ll be retiring soon and maybe I’ll get one. Kind of pricy for an old guy retiring, but we all need a great battle rifle. Viet Nam I had the M-16. Never shot the M-14 but have always love them. Keep putting out great info videos.
The first gun I ever shot in my life was the M-14 rifle at Fort Gordon GA. in 1967. Heavy but accurate. The peep hole or rear sight has three different positions for the front sight. Low for close, middle for 75meters and full cover for extended range. In VietNam we had the rifle for about five months and were replace with the M-16 much lighter also very accurate. In hindsight The M-16 was more appropriate for the jungle.
I think it depends on the mission too. I think once they started lining the barrels and regulary cleaning them the M-16 was perfect for the infantry. Had buddies in Nam who carried different stuff. A couple of Recon guys that carried M-1/30s carbines in the field and a couple of Scout Snipers that used M-14s. I think most of them trained with M-14s in boot camp.
I have a standard and it is by far the one I shot the most. In the 17 years, I have had it I have shot it more than any of the rifles I have. It just a fun thing to use.
Wood and steel, of course you had to keep it!
3ducs Polymer really has a tendency to remove a boner
there's a reason they say it gives you wood.
Except for the plastic handguard.
Can this rifle shoot cheap steel cartridges? How expensive are the bullets it shoots I am new to guns and contemplating buying one but I've never bought a rifle before that's why I'm asking thank you for your answer
Pure awesome.. The kind of gun you pass to your children. Carefully crafted walnut stock, machined 8620 receiver.. they truly are a life and liberty all American battle rifle..
I love mine. I have a laminated stock on it and bought a single flush fit mag along with several 20 rounders. I figure with that flush fit it just sorta looks like an old hunting gun to the uninformed.
M14 ... the most beautyful rifle on this planet :) Yea I have AK, I have AR15 .... all that is nice but M14 is THE ONE :)
Just got my M1A scout squad walnut stock last weekend through buds, would def recommend this to anyone. Hickok thanks for leading me in the right direction with this one I was even able to convince my wife because of you.
Beautiful rifle. I got to fire a M-14 once when I was in the Army. I loved that heavy beast. The M-16's my unit had were fine rifles also, but there is a lot of satisfaction to be had shooting nothing but tracer ammo on a range and hitting every time.
woah, the 60fps looks amazing
Thank You sir as I just placed my order for my M1A Scout Squad in Walnut.
We get to enjoy the M305 in Canada and I absolutely adore the rifle. That subtle little ping it makes after shooting is great.
Very cool after originally showing the rifle fell in love and couldn't return it to Springfield but sent them a check instead. Lol, Have a Scout too, my primary rifle and yep love it!
Hickok45 and a M1A SSR in full HD @60FPS... mmm... mmm! love it!
Hunter100t, actually, I can and have. Last month I had a late 1950's Crossman M-100 come in that wouldn't hold a charge, CO2 cartridge just leaked as soon as the trigger was pulled. I thought a gun is a gun, triger, striker, barell, sights etc. it should be fun. Again, design, function, and repair. Took a while, but I figured out disassembly, recognized the problems, researched parts suppliers, ordered them, replaced them and discovered why a particular seal would leak. A few minutes with a file and we were good. Reblued it, oiled and sighted her in and she shot well. Thanks for the vote of confidence, this is all I've ever wanted to do, from age 6 to 60, and I'm never tired of it, never!
Just picked up my M1A scout yesterday. It is one of the nicest looking rifles at least to me I've seen. I can't wait to shoot it.
I have the Burris 2x7 pistol scope on my Scout Squad and love it. The only rifle I have owned with open sights I could shoot well .Was a light weight SKS Para-trooper. But I am 60 and had a motorcycle injury that has left my left shoulder a bit weak. So generally speaking I need a shooting stick to steady my aim. I have to say with the Burris scope I can shoot easily at 400 yards. Great Rifle very well made & designed.
I need one of these in my life. This is most certainly my dream gun
I bought a scout a few days ago...going to the range this weekend...great video..as usual...peace.
Cameraguy really likes the gun. The sweeping closeups give'm away :)
A chapter 2 with some good ol' wood and steel chambered for a .30 caliber hard-hitting cartridge. Thanks for yet another great video, Hickok :)
"I just sent a check back" lol
I love this rifle
Nice rifle... my Uncle who was injured in Vietnam in the Corps told me their battle rifle was the M14..he likes the Mini 14 he said.
Beautiful rifle. I happen to agree with you about the red dot. This rifle is meant to be fired with the iron sights. And they're really good iron sights too. Have the same model, except with the green synthetic stock. A stock change is so simply. So probably one day will get the nice wood/walnut stock for mine.
I am going to buy this same gun very soon here in Connecticut which is funny due to the fact that this gun is still legal with 10 round mags but the much weaker AR platform is outlawed here. It shows you how stupid the laws that were passed in 2013. I cannot but an AR with 5.56 but can buy a semiauto M1A chambered in .308 which will pass through a house. I would not be thinking of buying this gun but it is only a matter of time this gun is outlawed so I am not taking that chance. BTW Hickok I love my Sig 226 TACOPS that I bought due to your videos.
Just made my second purchase from Budsguns and it is this rifle thanks Hickok45
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine...
hickok45 - I appreciate your channel and commentary. Thanks for posting!
SDI sounds pretty good but I think I can only afford the Wile E. Coyote School of Gunsmithing right now :D
A Mouse Is that the ACME school of gunsmithing? :-)
A Mouse I am a graduate of the Elmer Fudd School of Long Distance Shooting.
***** My other Instructor was Professor Yosemite Sam.
***** It's very exclusive. One does not apply. They select you. :)
Put a red dot scope on that & it will make all the call of duty nerds squeal
I dearly ❤ love M1A Tanker!
Haven't shot the grand but have shot the spring field 1903 love it
Great rifle & video! A Good Iron muzzle brake from Smith Enterprise, and a tuned trigger will enhance the experience. If you want to use a forward mounted optic, replace the factory barrel mount with the M8 from UltiMAK, or the lighter, cooler running Scout Hand Guard (SHG) imported from Canada. Both allow you to position the optic as low as possible, and the iron sights will co-witness through a Micro H-1/T-1 or similar RDS... you should not need to a add a cheek riser either. Another option for iron sight shooters, replace the barrel mount & hand guard with cut-out with a standard hand guard, this will reduce weight, and give it that clean BUSH M1A appearance. -H2O
Just sprung for one myself with synthetic stock. After Orlando I moved it up on the want to pickup list.
Hickok, somehow you make every gun you shoot seem like the funnest gun in the world! Thanks!
Nothing like m14 ,bayonet,skull crusher also! True battle rifle! Mans rifle period. 30 call rules! Love my AR ALSO.
Hi Hichok,
I looked at the video again today and did not notice any shaking this morning either.
Maybe it was not completely downloaded in my computer.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
I love your videos and I always check for the next new one.
You have helped me on all my purchases and weapon's knowledge.
Thanks again,
John K.
This is one of my favorite rifles ever. I have a good old M1A, put a 1.5-10 stock on... This thing is amazing. It shoots so well, and I have yet to ever have it fail. 7.62x51 rocks. :-D
Hickok45 in 60fps!! YEEEEE
DJCDavisDubstep I'm glad you like it. Me? I can't stand it. I LOVE the quality of 1080p, but I hate the new frame rate.. Looks too jerky and unrealistic.
crazyfvck Unrealistic? It looks MORE realistic.
clamum Not for me. I don't know about you, but when I am looking at something in person with my eyes, it does not look jerky like that.. It looks smooth. As I said, I love the quality of the picture, just not how things seem to "whip" back and forth. Reminds me a little of films from the early 1900's, where the action appeared to be sped up due to the film technology of the time.
I like the new frame rate on things like video game playthroughs, etc., where it seems to improve the quality of the animation. But not for videos that depict real things, like Hickok walking around his compound.
***** Internet is fine. I have faster internet than most people watching these videos. It's just the frame rate, possibly combined with Johns movements as he uses the cam to film his dad. I just wish the 1080 option was offered without the new frame rate, for those that don't want to watch that version.
I don't care about frame rate. I care about having a realistic image. "Advances" in technology are useless if they do not offer some sort of benefit over what they are replacing. 1080p was fantastic. I just don't see what everyone loves about the new frame rate, especially since it looks less realistic to me. But to each their own.
tough call on which of my rifles i enjoy shooting most but definately LOVE my sprngfld m1a squad scout
Hickok this is sick, I have had mine for 4 years and o ly put 20 rounds through it. Thats going to change
For sportsman's sake and for the historical aspect, I prefer guns with wooden stocks and grips to polymer and fiber. Maybe from a practical standpoint, plastics are better, but I just don't see classic rifles without thinking of a rugged walnut stock. I like my guns to have weight to them anyway, so that extra pound or more doesn't bother me none.
I had an M1A back in the 80s. Had to let it go when they banned semi autos here in Australia. Sad day. That squad scout version looks a little improved with a few tweaks and a slightly shorter barrel maybe. Looks like a fine rifle, as I sure do like good iron sights.
Im 63 now went out with My son he is 33. An shot a Golf ball with my M1a Saturday afternoon. The most amazing thing was i Hit it with a Rem. 150gr. Flat Base round. With 47gr. 4064. not the Fed rnds.
Grats on the mighty fine M1A...
Mine is on order from Springfield, I'm not sleeping to well. It's like waiting for Christmas for 2 months. Got mine for those graboids!!!!