Springfield MIA - good hunting rifle?

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DerGlockenpooper

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I am a young strong guy so I don't think 2 pounds is going to make that much difference. And that is the only drawback I can think of for carrying the M1A

Are there any other drawbacks to this gun that make it an overall BAD choice for hunting small and medium game?

I am considering the Scout version just because I assume it is a little lighter and quicker. Is anyone familiar with it? Can a regular scope be mounted on it is I don't like the scout scope?
 
Other than the weight issue for some, I don't see anything wrong with using it for hunting purposes. I plan on using my M1A for deer this year and I think it will be perfect. I don't care that it weighs 11 or so lbs; I will be sitting up in a tree stand so it won't make a difference to me.
The only thing I have to do is obtain a 5 round mag, for we here in Michigan are limited to that amount.

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I have been in a hunting stand with an HK 91. Once.

Fortunately, the M1A is not nearly as cumbersome, but it could still be difficult to smoothly (and quietly) present at some angles while hunting.

Just something to consider. I used to have an idea that I could find a good .308 autoloader that would do everything: kill a deer, slay the enemy at 900 yards, or dispense with them a 50 feet with alacrity. I've changed my mind, a bit. You can't find one weapon that really does all those things very well.
 
I've used a few M-14 rifles for hunting deer. Neat thing about North Dakota is that we're not restricted to those little magazines and can use a full size 20 rounder if we want. I don't even consider the weight of the M-14 to be a drawback since it's not that heavy to begin with. IMHO, there are no drawbacks at all to using the M-14 for hunting.
 
It is a fine hunting rifle. In a hunting situation, it will provide you with with everything you could wish from a Win. 308 you could ask for. N.M.Iron sights are a little rough on the pick up however! With factory loads I would stay in the 165 grain area but don't count on me here every load I shoot is a hand load! If you are in a stand or still hunting just put the safety on after loading a round and hunt to your heart's content. It really is a great tree stand gun under the right conditions. :D
 
Scope mounts for an M1A are so expensive.... That could be a major drawback for some.

I wonder how difficult hunting with iron sights would be? :)
 
I would imagine if you were to get used to shooting with the irons on an M1A, such as shooting High Power courses for practice, a shot out to 200 yards with a battlesight zero would be no problem at all. With ammunition like Federal's Premium 165 gr. load with the Sierra Game King, a 200 yd zero and some practice, any shot out to about 230 yards will do the job on a deer if the shooter does his part using the iron sights.
 
Derglocken
Check into the Trijicon Accupoint 1.25-4x24. It is a forward mounted, rapid target scope theat works in low light. The Scout has a forward mounted rail for optics so there should be a problem with a Weaver mount for the scope. http://www.gunaccessories.com/Trijicon/Accupoint/index.asp
I can get then locally for under $400 at a shop if you can't find a good price. I am going to put on on a VMatch Flat top AR15

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