Which Model of M1A

[Sixgun_Redneck]

I'm looking to buy an M1A and was wondering which model would suite me best. It would be used for Long range plinking and varmint hunting, with the possible deer hunt. I dunno whether to get the Standard, Loaded, or National. I'll be putting a scope on it and eventually bipods too. Any recommendations?

[Mark whiz]

If you're not going to be doing any serious target work, then the standard will do what you need it to do. It'll shoot 2 to 3 MOA with surplus ammo all day long.

Personally, I went with a Loaded Standard because I do want to go the target route and since I've put on the full NM rear sight, NM Op Rod Spring Guide, and shimmed the gas system to bring it a little closer to a National Match version.
I've also installed the ARMs #18 Scope mount & QR rings with the Springfield 6X40 rangefinding scope. This works well for me and has taken several hogs in this configuration.

I would say IF you have the extra $300 - then go with the Loaded, otherwise the Standard will get the job done.

[rost495]

I'd never pay Springfield for their accurizing. Buy a rack grade gun. If it won't shoot well enough with 41.5 of 4895 and a 168 then have a known M14 smith bed and accurize it. Work on the trigger. If still not then have a Krieger barrel put on.

Jeff