Why you Should Own a M1A 

My Dad was a Sargent in the Army, and he was a weapons instructor. He always said, in his opinion, that the M-14 was the best rifle that the Army had. Rest in Peace Dad. We'll see each other again one day.

With respect to all my first trip to Vietnam was 1967-68 (18 months) but was already in the Army since 1961. My first rifle in Vietnam was an excellent M14, they then issued me the rifle that I still hate M16A1! Then my second tour 1970-71 until we stood down with the 2/34 Armor 25th Infantry Division, but I went to school and got me an M21 prior to stand down. Third trip, all volunteered was with MACV and issued an XM177/ CAR 15. Starting in 1961 with the M1, both it and the M14 would be my backup still at the young age of 80. Welcome home Brothers! SFC Retired

When I got my M1A, the manual went on and on about how the rifle was NOT sighted in at the factory, and the purchaser would have to sight the rifle in themselves. I stressed over this a bit, took the manual with me to the range, and discovered that it was sighted in dead on. Giggle. I wanted one for many years, glad I finally got one.

I went through Basic Training in 1966 with the M-14. In 2017 I bought a Rockola M-14 by James River Armory and love it. I have it on a wall with a M6 bayonet mounted.

Carried the M-14 during the switch to the M-16....Every Marine in my unit liked the M-14 much more than the M-16 ...! Semper Fi...!

They are a fantastic firearm. The history, the appearance, the accuracy, the caliber. There's something you can't put a word to. When you shoulder it and throw a couple down range you'll know what it is.

There's just something so satisfying about the M1/M1A rifles. They sound heavy and tough, yet very smooth. The metallic "Twang" of the bolt after every round is reminiscent of the M1 Garand's "Ping" that came before it, and gives the M14/M1A a charm that no other Semi-Auto rifle has. I can't wait to get one of my own.

My outfit in the Army was issued the M-14(1966) and the dependability of the rifle was never an issue and very accurate.

I trained on the Garand M1 in high school and later on the M1A in basic training. The internal workings are very similar. They send rounds down range in an identical arc. Later I was issued the M-16 shortly before being shipped to Nam. I was shooting too high over the farthest targets at first but in time I figured it out. My choice if cost was within 25% would be the M1A. Note: it is only an M14 if it has a selector to make it full auto firing. None of the soldiers I knew used the full auto feature after they figured out it was just too hard to remain accurate on full auto.

I bought mine four years ago and really enjoy it. My first Vietnam trip lasted 27 months and I carried an M14 (actually the M14A2 version) the entire time. When I departed Vietnam in May of 1969 the M14 was still the standard firearm in our organization. Additionally nearly all of the standard M14s that we had were select fire versions. When I returned to Vietnam in 1971 I was issued the M16.

Many militia units use the M-1A as a primary weapon. Many have been home built with TRW kits for as little as $125.00 plus cost of receiver, about $225.00 dollars at the time. Mags were as little as $2.00 each back in day. Military mags of course. We have built up a massive spare parts inventory for unit armorer's. Liberty1775

The M1A’s popularity instantly began with its introduction in the mid 70’s. It, being semi-auto only, permitted civilians to compete on equal footing with military competitors shooting the M14 in CMP and NRA US Service Rifle Competitions. This affair for the most part ended around 1995 when military shooters dropped the M14 for the M16A2 in Service Rifle Competition and civilians followed suit. At any rate, ya don’t see the M1A today in competition except at the 1000 yard line where some might do better with it than a match conditioned AR-15. The bottom-line though is the M1A with irons and bedded stock is a good rifle for anyone interested in marksmanship development, since everything important to good slow and rapid fire sling supported shooting can be learned from the rifle’s iron sight concept. If you get really good at long range with an M1A you will tear it up with any sort of long range rifle.

Back in 2010 I got a Garand that was manufactured a few months before Pearl Harbor, going by the serial number. Like it a lot, have only suffered a Garand Thumb once. After shooting it some, I decided to get an M1A Loaded. It quickly became my favorite rifle. I haven't been to the range where I used to be a member in a good while since I set up my own out here, but when I used to go and took the M1A, the other guys there would salivate over it.

Bought a Springfield scout squad a few years ago. I love it. Opted for the walnut. It's a beautiful thing.

I had an M 14 for the four years I was in the Marine Corp, (except when I went to Vietnam) how could I not have one. It was my first choice for a SHTF rifle.

I love my m1a wood stocked loaded. It is heavy but reliable and accurate beyond need.

I went to sniper school in 1986 which was right before the Ft. Benning school opened a year later. On Ft. Campbell we used the M-21 system in sniper school along with the ART scope, it wasn’t easy to hit targets out to 600 yards with iron sights and 1,000 with the little 4 power ART scope but, it worked pretty well when properly trained. A couple years later we transitioned to the M-24 which was nice but I enjoyed shooting the old school M-21. A word of caution to anyone wanting to buy the ART scope, we had two types we used on the M-21, the ART and ART II. The ART II scope looked cool but it was made with lower quality steel so the scope base main spring would often break or coming loose which meant you lost your zero at the worst possible times. Thankfully mine was the original ART scope. Mr. White who was our lead Sniper instructor hated the ART II but he could easily fix them and when they broke he installed a better quality main spring. The spring is really just a 3 inch long piece of spring steel that’s under constant tension to hold the scope down as the range cam is adjusted. We used 173gr open tip FMJ projectiles for our ammo in case you’re curious. Hope this helps someone. Always remember “old number 7”!

Finally a RU-vid channel that doesn't trash the M14! I carry the M14 EBR in Syria in 2017 whenever I was attached to 5th group she was a fine rifle. We used to sit there and shoot empty dip cans that were tossed out to 150 m with the rifle. Love that gun

My uncle, a US Marine corps Gunnery Sgt veteran of WW2, Korea and Vietnam, bought an M-1 Garand and an M1a years ago. He left them to me in his will when he passed on with the caveat that I don’t sell them unless absolutely necessary. He passed in ‘08 and I still have both and shoot them often. I’ve had both customized with match barrels, triggers, and synthetic stocks. They’re very accurate with the right ammo, I use the iron sites out to 500meters (I thought scopes would diminish their look). Thanks for sharing the video post ❤️👍🏼and best of luck 🍀to you and your family 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

When I entered the Army in March '66 we trained with the M14 all the way through OCS I didn't see a M16 until I got to Nam. I picked my NM M1A in '87 and love it!

Wife and I purchased our first M1A Scout Squad chambered in 308. our roots are hunting and plinking. Out of the box with two average shooters nice groups from 25 to 450 yards. Hunting Big Game, Bear, Deer, Elk, Moose. It’s an excellent cartridge. The only thing we replaced are the standard sights for National Match and 5 round hunting magazines. She is an excellent tool in our collection. If you can swing the price, get one! The craftsmanship is the same as the old world of durable dependable firearms.

Got one in trade. Never cared for them, until I used it. These things are freaking sweet. Love the action on em'.

Great video. One thing you did not mention was the ability to load clips from the top into the magazine. Clips being much lighter so you don't have to carry loaded magazines. I prefer that over carrying a bunch of loaded magazines. You pop the clip through the guide, slam the cartridges home into the magazine, and you are off to the races. This is what makes the M1A/M14 superior to the M1 Garand (which is a grand of rifle of course). Again, great video!

Love my m1a scout. Tons of ways to customize her

I have an M1A SOCOM CQB. What a sweet shooter. Out of the box I can hit clay pigeon at 100 yards from a bench rest. I’m happy. I also own a 1956 Garand, which is also a fun shooter.

I just purchased a brand new M1A this past Saturday ( 5/7/2022 ). I recently had just acquired a refurbished M1 Garand from the CMP. I must admit that I am in awe of both weapons. I cannot wait to take them both out to the range.

Shot one in High-power Rifle Competition for years and the accurized version is extremely accurate, from 200 yards to 600 yards. Semper Fi

I’ve only got two of them, a scout squad, and a synthetic stock 22”, can consistently hit a dime with the 18” at 100 yards. The perfect battle rifle.

I have owned virtually every 308 caliber semi auto "combat" rifle made, FN (3 of em), HK-91, Galil and the AR-10. Over time sold all of them except my 2 SA M-1A's. Have a SOCOM and a walnut stock SS barrel version identical to the one in this video. Accurate, great firepower and will probably never be on anyones "assault weapon" list. Plenty of ammo and 20 and 25 round magazines a plenty. My favorite rifle.

I fell in love with the M14 when I was a first grader and my Dad was stationed at Fort Ord in California, around 1959-60. I saw the troops when ever they were marching to or from the range caring 'em. I had to worship from afar until I discovered around 1987-88 that you could buy an M1a from Springfield armory that had everything but the selector switch. INCLUDING the bayonet lug. I still have it. Along with a bayonet, the adjustable strap that I think was used on the Springfield 1903, about a dozen magazines, a few striper clips, and a period correct bi-pod. I have a M4 clone that is also fun to shoot. But if I had to bug out, the M1a would be the one I'd take with me.

Thank you so much for pronouncing the FAMILY name properly and calling the M1 Garand by its typical name. My mother's maiden name is Garand and not pronounced like the name of the rifle at all. You are the first person I have heard say it correctly. Starting off a Friday on the right foot!

I live in Maryland and I love to have one because I had m14 in Vietnam Marine Corp 1965 to 1970

As a battle rifle, the M-14 has no equal. The Army switched because it is difficult to swag through the jungle and difficult to use in close combat. Moreover, it was heavy and the ammo was heavy so the switch to the lighter (weapon and ammo) just made sense. I have both an M1A and a Sig AR clone in 5.56. Both have their place in combat.

You didn't stress the main reason to own one, that in shooting the 7.62 NATO round, it's guaranteed to have ammo availability for the next 20 years or more. So even if the gun grabbers get their way and make gun ownership illegal, you'll be able to trade a wild ham or hind quarter of venison for a few boxes of M80 ball ammo from a cop or soldier who has access to it. They won't have access to 30-06, 45 ACP or 5.56. Same thing goes for every other civilian round out there. IMO there's three rounds every citizen should have guns for: the 7.62x51 NATO, 9mm Luger and 12 gauge. Those three rounds will be some of the last rounds made before the government starts shooting blasters, rail guns, and plasma rifles.

I carried an M-14 during parades for three years in the 1980s while a Cadet at West Point (in the final year, Firsties carry sabers, not rifles). Great rifle! I just wished we had been allowed to fire them on the range.

Yes, we've all heard the Garand story but you tie it to the development of the M1A and M14. Most excellent. Thanks! A great gun.

I have a loaded precision M1A and a regular loaded stock for it as well. It’s a beast.

I was in ARMY ROTC in high school in the early 1970s and had experience with the M1 and M16 rifles; also had experience with the M1 carbine and out of ALL of them I preferred the M14 rifle the best. In semi-automatic mode it was by far the best shooting of them all. It absorbed the recoil evenly and was very very accurate; the Parkerized black finish was very nicely executed. If I could buy the original; for U.S. Army use, that would be the one I would like to purchase. It is worth every penny for a new one. One more thing; the 7,62 mm / .308 Winchester Calibre cartridge is a duplicate of the .30 Calibre Springfield cartridge without the length. In other words a more efficient cartridge using modern powders.

I wish that I had not sold mine! I ended-up keeping myself armed with Remington and Sako .308/7.62 bolt-action scoped rifles. I am just hoping that I can rack that bolt fast enough to keep up with the semi-autos. I just "grew-up" with bolt-actions. I'm also a stubborn old man (I have never owned an automatic transmission vehicle, and hopefully will find sticks in acceptable vehicles for the approx. 10 years that I might have left).

Your sling is on upside down. The forward keeper is to be on the inside of the loop, not outside. In the 80s,I carried an M14 during security alerts in my ship as the assistant M60 gunner. The first time I started training as the Gunner's Mate loaded me up with 4 100 round belts for the '60 & then handed me an H harness with 4 M14 magazines & a bandolier of stripper clips,I asked"I gotta carry all this AND defend myself?" The Chief snarled back,"Sailor, I don't care about you but you damn well better defend that ammo & watch Petty Officer Rambo's back for him."

The M14 is my favorite during basic training. I felt in love with this weapon.

After leaving the Regular Army in 1979, I joined the Army Reserve here in Australia. I discovered the old Cobb & Co. Firearms Shop in Surrey Hills Melbourne Vic and bought several military firearms including a Springfield Armory M1A ... Whilst I had a sentimental attachment to my L1A1 SLR, I did favour the M14 (M1A) Superb rifle.

I have a LRB M14SA and love it. It’s not only my favorite rifle, it’s my favorite possession

Good video as always! I agree with your reasons plus had one more reason to get an M1A: I was issued the M14 from 1966-1969 (except when in Vietnam when I had the M16A1). So I had to get the M1A a few years back though modernized it with a Scout Squad in FDE polymer which knocked off almost a pound and made it more maneuverable. I do have a surplus M14 stock that I occasionally use but it adds about 8 ounces. I do like 7.62x51 and also have an ArmaLite AR-10A plus the BRN-10A retro AR-10. Getting long in the tooth I do admit I prefer lugging around my 14.5" pencil barrel BCM.

Trained with M14 in the Marines, own a Springfield Armory M1 SOCOM, bloody great rifle 308 is a great round, weapon is accurate and well balanced , but string recoil

It is very true. The moment you uncase a M1A1 or M-14 people stop and stare and oogle. It is an awesome weapon to shoot and the only down side is when you ran out of ammo and had to call it a day!

M14: hey. What are you doing here? M16: i heard there was a job opening. Hey, what are you doing here? M16a1: same as you. I heard there was a job opening

I noticed you didn't make mention of the fact that you can use "stripper clips" with the M1A. Mags can be expensive and hard to find. Stripper clips are the way to go.

Why do I want to own an M1A? 1) because it is cool 2) because it is badass.

imagine a company firing M-14 en masse at the enemy, the noise would be incredible

I own an M1A because it is (for all intents and purposes) identical to the M14 I qualified with in Basic Training back in 1969.

I got one myself. I put a bayonet lug back on it, and got an original stock back on it too. Blew a melon apart at 80 yards on the first shot. I swear that rifle will shoot better than I ever will. It's just a sweet rifle to shoot.

Bought my “loaded” version a couple years ago…kinda pricy at the time,about 1700$-beast of a rifle and accurate as hell!!!

Thank you very informative 👍

Nice M1A loaded edition. Excellent rifle.

Great video and great gun? Wasn't aware of those,

I'm glad I got mine before coofid kicked in. The prices went up and the quality went down. It baffles me when there's only so few ways to make these.

I think it should go back to the $800 price range so i can afford one .

My brother and I bought an M1A in 1987, We shot it a few times. It is a fantastic rifle. Has a TRW roller bolt and Douglas match barrel. It also came with the milled receiver scope mount.

I have a m1a national match Winchester bolt Trw trigger group etc.It is a tack driver pre ban made in the so called golden age of M1as.Love it.Great video thank you.

I bought mine in April 2021. Best rifle I've ever purchased

I'm very fond of the M1A. I'm a bigger guy, so it's weight is not an issue for me - don't miss not having a "giggle switch" (wastes too much ammo). Bought mine (Scout Squad 18" bbl, 7.62x51) years ago for $900. Bad guys where I live like to do "drive bys" hiding in their cars......if and when SHTF, I am comforted knowing the 7.62x51 will "swiss cheese" said bad guys hiding behind their car doors. A big plus with a heavy, wood stocked rifle is the ability to deliver a "God honest" butt stroke in CQB. May have to find one of those front sight fixtures w/bayonet lug, I kinda miss that.

I bought one back in 2016. Fantastic rifle! Though I think their prices have gone through the roof in the last couple of years. I don’t remember paying almost 2k for mine. I remember it was 13-1400 for the loaded edition.

Beautiful rifle! Thnks for the video

Qualified 'Sharpshooter' at 100, 200, and 300 yards with the M-14 with PLt. 176 MCRD San Diego at Edson Range in December 65. 7.62 x 51 is a standard Nato round. Also fired the M-14 Automatic in the Corps.

I have a FN FAL. I chose that over the M1A to represent the Aussie battle machines helping in Vietnam. When my pocket allows it I’d love one. Great video and thanks for mag dump sacrifice

They are OK but a good AR10 can be just as accurate if not more and weigh several pounds lighter. I have an M1A and do love the nostalgia, it is reliable and accurate but it is a 70 year old platform. Big and bulky for run and gun drills, wood stock not suitable for wet conditions, somewhat hard to add stable optics to etc etc. It's a great gun for 1950 but needed much adaptions years ago. FN CZ and other AR10s have way surpassed this platform with options that weigh half what an M1A/M14 were. Still love it it is fun to shoot.

I was issued a m14 in January 1963 Mcrd,qualified at old camp mathews Carried the M14 in Vietnam. My Favorite weapon!

I was issued an M-14 and qualified as a Sharpshooter in the Marine Corps. I considered it to be a great firearm. In Vietnam, I was issued an M-16. While you could carry more ammunition, I preferred the M-14. If I were to purchase an M1A1 today, I would not buy it from the Springfield Armory. It isn't the same as the S.A. from years ago. I would buy one from the Fulton Armory. While the price is higher, the quality is much better.

M-1s in the early 60s were cheap less than 100.00, today they are over a 1,000 when you can find one

My dear friend bought me one before he passed away. It is a beautiful firearm. I wish I still have my 12's year eyesight to enjoy it even more.

The only down sides are these: 1. Heavy rifle 10lbs so hunting and hiking won’t be fun, heavier if added scope and using different stock. My advice get a us gi synthetic stock it’s very light. 2. Expensive it’s 1,200 $ at the lowest and higher the more upgraded you go. 3. Expect 2-5 MOA at 100 yards, obviously a lot of variables like bore condition but let’s say brand new. Well you got barrel lengths, and of course type of M1a from standard to national match. What’s the difference small parts like the piston, barrel, and bedding of stock. 3. Hard to maintain. The M1a requires tools and if used wrong it can damage the gun. It also like the m1 Garand likes to run on grease. So when it comes to cleaning it your gonna need grease remover and grease all metal moving parts. My advice: soap and water does the trick just make sure it is 100% dry and well lubricated when done. You don’t have to clean it like this every range or hunt but I would say every 500 rounds. 4. Magazines are expensive they will run for even 5 round mags 30$ or higher. Standard is 20 which is surprisingly cheaper sometimes. 5. The AR10 is more modular and sadly more accurate with less work and alot easier to maintain. No tools needed and if you do need a tool you can use a tooth pick to remove the bolt pin. 6. It’s long barrel. Standard length is 22 inches 2 inches shorter than the m1 Garand. Socom is a 18 inch barrel so choose your poison. 7. To improve it you need to bring it to a gun smith, or risk the work yourself from glass bedding it, changing out the piston which isn’t hard, slightly hammering the flash hider front barrel grips. But mostly glass bedding it and using match ammo will get you .75 or less. 8. Once you glass bed it it’s wise to not take it apart for any tight fitting it will loosen the rifle. Sadly for every 2-3,000 rounds you have to do a maintence check on the bedding. Again if you glass bed it. 9. I know I got issues but lastly the M1a is simply in my opinion outdated and out performed by any modern firearm including bolt actions. The edge it has over bolt is it’s semi. But with training and weapon knowledge I seen bolt guns outperform it. These are my opinions and my opinions only, my experiences and my pain and gropes I had. It’s a fantastic rifle it’s reliable accurate and if you can’t get a m1 Garand get a M1a for it’s the better version. I am not discouraging anyone to not get it but if your a Vietnam to black hawk down kind of guy this is the rifle and it’s a must have. As like all military personnel say: take care your rifle and it will take care of you.

Its the rifle you use, when your enemy is hiding "Behind a Tree" . . . because when you have an M-14, you simply SHOOT THRU THE TREE ! . . . an you now have a "Dead Enemy" !.

They are heavy, they have pretty extensive recoil, they are expensive, they are outdated, they are accurate, they will kill anything in North America, they are horrible for cqb. With all that said. I own one, I love this rifle, I do not own any type of AR platform, this is the only rifle I would feel comfortable and confident carrying into battle. I have over 10,000 rounds through mine since 2014. I did put a Springfield polymer stock on it just so I wouldn’t have to worry about the wood warping in the rain plus it took about a pound off it. I have 12 20 round magazines, I have every component to hand load my own ammunition. Most of all, I was a sniper in the Army. I trained in the m14 sniper rifle. I know what it can and cannot do. Just like my Browning hi power. I trust it. Yes my hi power is heavy but again it’s my life and I choose what I carry. I prefer steel on steel. I own 3 Glocks a 17 a 19 and a 43. They are stashed in strategic locations in my home. I trust them for that use. I do not trust them enough to carry every day though. I know that 92% of all police in the U.S. carry Glocks. I am very good friends with every police officer in my town. We shoot together at least once a month. I constantly outshoot them with my hi power. When I bought my m1a1 it was &1015 out the door. I hear now they are around $1800 dollars. I would still pay that if I did not already own one. They just work. They work every single time I pull the trigger.

Just the sound and mechanism or loading and spitting out the round with that open top receiver that allows u to see the rounds alone makes it worth it. the sounds of the action and putting in a mag. such a cool looking and sounding rifle. Looks much cooler than ar 10s. also it isnt picky about ammo like ar10s r.

Found mine in a pawn shop January 2021. Bi pod. Scope and mount. For a song.

I've got a Springfield NM M1A. It wears a vortex Viper PST scope these days since I don't shoot High Power matches anymore. It's a pig at 14 pounds loaded, but it's an accurate hammer. Soda cans at 300 are no issue.

I have a federal arms variation it’s beautiful 10/10 !!!! Love the lines on these firearms.

Battle rifles are splendid.

I just purchased a M1A with a synthetic stock and I love it!!! they finally got one in and I grabbed it right away😎👍

Worth watching…thanks, it’s a beautiful weapon

When I went to Boot Camp, we were issued M-14s, then in BITs we were issued M-16s. I' currently have a NM M-1 Garand and an M-1A.

"GOTTA GET IT in there properly" what she says, love the M1A and Garand

The Garand is pronounced; GEHR'-nd. The M-14 was the Army & Marine Corps' "battle" rifle issued from 1959, on into 1969. 1 of my Assistant Drill Instructors was a Corps Team Shooter. He competed w/the M14 out to 1,000 meters (1,093 yds.)......w/receiver sights! Consistently firing 247-249 out of a possible 250 points. In '68 we loved our '14s, & had them both thru Boot Camp & ITR (Infantry Training Regiment).

Alright boys If you want to lighten it (M14)use a BIRCH stock its way lighter than walnut or the USGI compsoite stock...to lose more weight take off the buttplate and put on an after market rubber buttplate...this drops ALOT of weight.If you want to get tacticool (and lose weight) get an original M14E2 stock thats BIRCH pricey but fun and strip it of the forgrip metal...now the stock is inline with a pistol grip and Ive got it down to about 8.5 pounds empty...stunning and not a heavy unwieldy log like a Garand...also I took off all the original USGI hand made (by an armorer) Match grade parts they add alot of weight (these were available for CHEAP around 1993)...a good quality USGI based M1A/M14 should be very accurate without accurizing in my opinion 1 inch groups at 100 yards with iron sites,thats what mine did anyway.I love a light,reliable (as an AK to me) and accurate weapon...I dont need no teenage queen all I want is MY M14

Got an M1A Tanker. Fun rifle.

Eh ... The instructions for that sling say to mount it the way you have it - but we didn't have them mounted that way. The way you have it - there are all these elements of the sling that are more likely to catch on something going through the bushes than if it's turned around - and all those things are on the inside of the sling. My guess - would be that with the buckle that way - it's easier to adjust it than if the buckle were on the inside. It's not that big a deal to adjust with the buckle on the inside and less likely to catch on things - and possibly come loose ... .

Got my NM M1 Garand in '66, used M14 in basic in '67 and got my M1a a few years ago - then a SOCOM16. Yep, real nice stuff..

Love the video❤

I own a M1A and customized it with a 3.5x-10x scope (installed by a gunsmith since it also needed a external part added for the scope and I didn’t want to risk damaging it) and a biped. Right from the start at the gun shop it had an archangel stock and flash suppressor. Also I noticed something it makes a sound similar to when the M1 ejected its mag when the M1A runs out of rounds.

One of the first things you want to install on an M1A is a trigger shoe. It makes a huge a difference.

Having arrived at San Diego Recruit Depot on Dec. 31, 1970, we were trained with the M-14.It was at the rifle range that I developed my appreciation for the M-14's accuracy up to 500 yds. with open sights. Once graduating from boot camp, we were issued the M-16, which, in my opinion, was a piece of crap. Mine experienced numerous malfunctions and was not near as accurate at longer ranges. Anyway, I always wanted to get an M1A but ended up getting one as my retirement present when I retired in 2012. Yes, with the addition of a scope (due to failing eyesight), and a full magazine, it's fairly heavy and the recoil is a little more than this old man would like. But I feel confident that, when the occasion arises, when I pull the trigger, I will hit what I am aiming at up to, and actually beyond, 500 yds. BTW, I do have an AR that I bought 5 yrs. ago and it's performs 110% better than my first issued M-16. I occasionally use the M1A for hunting, but where I hunt, there is no need for a long range rifle. The AR is my primary coyote rifle, and both are ready for home protection.

M-14s weren't really issued till 61. Bought my first M1A in 73. Still love them. Shot out several barrels shooting high power.

My favorite battle rifle. I bought one for my nephew when he was born. I’m holding on to it until he’s old enough. You should do a video on the mk5 Jungle Carbine.

Outstanding

It’s one of my two favorite .308 rifles. The other one is the FN-FAL.

I was issued a M14 in the fall of 1969 for AIT. After that I never saw a M14 until I got on the Division Rifle Team in 1985.

Have an M1 love it. Love the M14 too. M1A being the transition to the M14 means I will buy it.

It was used later than 64. My dad carried one in 66 in Nam. He told me how they clowned the M 16 as it was showing up in Southeast Asia. They'd say the M16 was swell! It was made by Mattel!

along with my m- 1 garand is a m- 1 carbine and a m- 1 a, 7:05 socom 16, love to shoot all of them !! lots of questions with the Garand while on the range!!