I'm a fan of the M1A as well. I started with a Springfield "loaded" model, but found that it didn't hit where aimed when using a scope. I sent it back, and while there I called and asked them to upgrade it to a NM model. Almost five months later, I received a National Match, no charge. The even used the mount that I sent them and test fired it with one of their scopes to make sure that it would work before they sent it out. I haven't fired it yet, as I'm neck-deep in load testing with my Highpower AR, bnut when UI get around to it, I'll be happy to shoot the M1A.