Springfield standard M1A accuracy out of the box.

[Bypass]

What is considered the norm for a standard SA M1A accuracy for a out of the box rifle?

If I go to the range and come home cussing my M1As because they shoot minute of pie plate who/what would be my best bet on getting new barrels and accuracy on par with what I expect from my rifles? I wish Hook was still around.

I haven't shot my M1As yet so I probably should start there. I will be using federal 168 grain BTHP Sierra match ammo so that should take ammo out of the equation.

I am planning a range trip next week so wish me luck.

For your viewing pleasure.

 

[Bear44]

Also try the Creedmoor 175 grain. Mine shoots it the best of all I have tried and the trajectory very closely matches the sight gradients. Good price, too. It's around $63 for fifty rounds loaded with the 175 grain Scenar L in Lapua brass.

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/2305/Rifle-Ammunition

 

[Bypass]

Also try the Creedmoor 175 grain. Mine shoots it the best of all I have tried and the trajectory very closely matches the sight gradients. Good price, too. It's around $63 for fifty rounds loaded with the 175 grain Scenar L in Lapua brass.

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/2305/Rifle-Ammunition

Right on I will give those a shot.

 

[freedom]

I don't think you'll do much better than 2moa with anything. Closer to 3 with xm80 or equivalent.

Handloads might get you under 2.

 

[Bypass]

I don't think you'll do much better than 2moa with anything. Closer to 3 with xm80 or equivalent.

Handloads might get you under 2.

I would be satisfied with 2 moa out of a battle rifle with iron sights which is what these are to me. If it hits 5 MOA I will be greatly annoyed.

 

[freedom]

I would be satisfied with 2 moa out of a battle rifle with iron sights which is what these are to me. If it hits 5 MOA I will be greatly annoyed.

Just because the rifle is capable of 2 moa doesn't mean you are.

It's not an easy feat with irons.

 

[freedom]

Have you not sold yours yet? It's a great price. I'm tempted even though I just traded mine away last week.

 

[TheGman]

Lots of accurizing techniques that improve accuracy. Barrel, unitized gas system, neck tension being correct, rigidity of stock. Based upon all I have read some rifles will like certain ammo others a different load.
MEdium heavy barrel, heavy heavy barrel, bedded stock

Op rod spring guide is GI as standard replace with a Sadlak national match op rod spring guide cheap and easy.

Flash hider, if a standard some say reamed FH helps with accuracy (bayo lug does not, LOL)

In for range reports.

 

[Bypass]

Just because the rifle is capable of 2 moa doesn't mean you are.

It's not an easy feat with irons.

I am a shooter. Always have been always will be. I do my best shooting with irons. Not a fan of glass on much of anything other than precision rifles.

 

[Bypass]

Have you not sold yours yet? It's a great price. I'm tempted even though I just traded mine away last week.

The HK 91 sold so these are no longer available.