Yeah, that would be a nice firearm, but ... a Springfield armory M1A averages about $1500 as a bare rifle on gunbroker.com.
Honestly looking for the right rifle to hunt with AND can apply rule 308 *IF* ever needed.
The Springfield armory M1A fits more of the Rule 308 scenario than the stalking in the woods model. AND there is a $900 bare rifle difference.
I can be convinced though.
You can pick up a nice M1A for less than 1200 bucks. They had them at Academy sports for that fo a standard model. There is a Px on the M14 forum where you can get some smoking deals on the m1a platform. There was an M1A national match with stainless barrel, 4 mags, cheek rest, hard case, and cleaning kit for sale a couple days ago for 1350$. They are deadly accurate rifles. Don’t buy one off gun broker, it will make you broker!! Lol. Good luck!