[Myrddin]

Personally, if I could ever afford it, the Springfield M1A would be one of my best friends.

That was on my wish list too. Sadly, our friends at Springfield are building the rifles with substandard foreign parts. Find a used with quality American made parts if you can.

[HipShot]

Maybe an old M14 then.

[ExSoldier]

I got my M1A in 1998 and had it worked on by ROBAR. They applied their patented NP3 and Roguard finishes (NP3 internally) and did an action job. Then I had a buddy of mine, a SEAL sniper help me tune and zero. Finally I bought 1000rds of Federal GOLD Match 168gr JHP. Nothing but the very best for adorable little blue helmets.....I can now fire three rounds at 100yds and cover the group with a dime.

I especially like my Sheppherd Range Finding scope. I purchased it and it was calibrated at the factory for 168gr loads.