Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad Review

[Mike H.]

Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad Review” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/springfield-armory-m1a-scout-squad-review/.

 

[mikep]

that's the one i want.

 

[deadduck357]

The scout scopes currently available are antiquated, wish there were options with BDC and illuminated reticles.

 

[Grayfox]

The M1A is my favorite rifle and the Scout/Squad is my favorite version of it.

 

[deadduck357]

The M1A is my favorite rifle and the Scout/Squad is my favorite version of it.

My favorite version as well.

 

[Toby.u]

I have the standard issue walnut model and it shoots very well! But I do wonder, is it normal that the rear peep sight can wobble side to side? Is this also with the original M14s?

 

[Bighorn 12]

I have the M1A "tanker" I purchased earlier this year. I wanted one for a long time and my local gun shop made me a fantastic offer on it. Other than the gun itself, I thought the paperwork that comes with it is fantastic. I never expected a detailed operations manual that had a first copyright from 1963! It's not the most comfortable gun to shoot, but it's the most fun. It gets a lot of attention at the range.

 

[Pdiamond]

The Scout Squad is the weapon I purchased, but I opted for the synthetic stock rather than the wood. Your article was dead on about accuracy. Whether you use the open sights or an optic. Because of my older eyes the optic is a big help.

 

[Blackfeather]

You wouldn't have the Scout if you didn't first have the Bush version.

 

[Pdiamond]

Explain to me what, is the Bush version.

 

[Talyn]

Explain to me what, is the Bush version.

Another name for the Scout Squad before the pepper pot muzzle device & the barrel scout pic rail.

1991

 

[Pdiamond]

thanks for the information.

 

[Kir]

I used to carry an M-2 when in the USAF. Had to qualify expert with it and my 1911 every six months for four years. Both worked great.
As for a scout, I have a Ruger Gunsite Scout in .308. Another great rifle what works for me!

 

[Talyn]

The scout scopes currently available are antiquated, wish there were options with BDC and illuminated reticles.

It's a niche category since J. Cooper passed.

Burris makes this one.

Scout Riflescope 2-7x32mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

 

[deadduck357]

It's a niche category since J. Cooper passed.

Burris makes this one.

Scout Riflescope 2-7x32mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

That what I have on my Ruger GSR. It's a good scout scope but not illuminated and the reticle isn't very specific - antiquated.

 

[Kir]

That what I have on my Ruger GSR. It's a good scout scope but not illuminated and the reticle isn't very specific - antiquated.

It's a niche category since J. Cooper passed.

Burris makes this one.

Scout Riflescope 2-7x32mm | Burris Optics

www.burrisoptics.com

I have a XTR Burris 1 x 6 Scope on my Ruger Gunsite Scout on a P.E.P.R. Mount. Works for me. Oh, I did switch out the rail as the OEM aperature was too small, the XS is larger and I can see through it!.