OT-Trade M1A for LAR-308/AR-10?

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Sun May 25, 2008 10:23 pm

Here is a question I've been kicking around. I have an M1A Scout/Squad I've been thinking of trading for either the DPMS LAR308 or the Armalite AR-10. Obviously they are all the same caliber, but I have been thinking of the 300 SAUM. I like the M1A very much, but it's so blasted heavy. Accuracy is around an inch at 100 yards. The M1A is also VERY LOUD!!!

Let's hear your thoughts.

cas · Post by **cas** » Sun May 25, 2008 10:50 pm

shawn_c992001 wrote: I like the M1A very much, but it's so blasted heavy.

Have you handled the DPMS LAR308 or the Armalite AR-10? They sure feel heavier than my M14SA. (at least to me. I don't know what the real weight is, but they feel clunkier to me, if not heavier.)

Mich Hunter · Post by **Mich Hunter** » Mon May 26, 2008 3:18 am

Keep the M1A!!!! Its a far better weapon. The AR-10 is just as loud and heavier

Rexster · Post by **Rexster** » Mon May 26, 2008 4:55 am

I have seen posts in other forums expressing disappointment and frustration with DPMS ARs in .308. One was from a guy who was very experienced with AR15s in .223, and had tried everything. I certainly would not trade a any reliable weapon for one. Perhaps I would buy something like that and try wringing it out, and then sell the rifle I liked the least. Of course, I don't care for the whole AR family of weapons, anyway, only keeping one around because I am "certified" to use one in .223 at work.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:38 am

My first M16 from years ago seemed much lighter in my mind that what my son's Bushmaster AR-15 is today.
I guess I'm not as good as I once was but I'm as good once as I ever was.

Post by **Hobie** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:25 am

Wear hearing protection and stick with what you have. You have among the best. .300 SAUM? Why for? If you just have to, get it also. I suspect that it will go away and then you'll still have good guns.

One of the loudest guns I ever shot was the Fed Ordnance "Tanker" Garand. But it was neat as all get out.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:29 am

I would keep the M1A having used it for many years in competition. I just like it better. The AR-10 is a nice weapon but I like the looks and performance of the M1A better.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:13 am

I always wear hearing protection at range sessions and also for hunting. I'm looking at the DPMS LR-308L DPMS's website says it weighs less than 8lbs and Springfield Armory's site says the Scout/Squad weighs 9lbs. (I swear it's more).

Peter M. Eick · Post by **Peter M. Eick** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:34 am

I always liked the ar10T's, but having shot them at the range, they were far louder and different feeling them my M1A's. 2 mags through one convinced me not to buy it.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:52 am

The ONLY gun I'd trade my M1 for is a M1A. But, even then I'd have to find one of the elusive .30-06 versions.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:04 am

The M1A is a better design gas-wise, and getting-the-girst-round-in-the-chamber wise (I hate the AR platform's bolt-handle setup). The AR has lots of nice modular features, but if you just HAVE to trick out an M1A with doo-dads, there are aftermarket rails and such.

For weight reduction, consider a fiberglass stock. The wood on mine was so pretty that I put a surplus fiberglass stock on it for actual shooting, and it is much lighter weight. I'd like to get a better fiberglass one someday that bedded better, and didn't have the selective-fire cutout.

shawn_c992001 · Post by **shawn_c992001** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:11 am

My M1A already has the black synthetic stock from S.A.

junkbug · Post by **junkbug** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:19 am

That stock may be part of the problem. Sometimes, synthetics are actually heavier than walnut or hardwood.

I would be inclined to try a different stock before I traded away a M1A. Then you can sell the stock you don't like on an internet auction board.

Good luck.

Sean

505stevec · Post by **505stevec** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:35 pm

I have owned M1A's and FN-FAL's never an AR-10. I just think it is clunky compared to a tried and proven design in either the M1A or FN. I like both and have never had a problem with either design. I will say that If I was to choose between a FN-Para or M1A SOCOM. I would take the Para. much more versitile handles better. IMHO anyway

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Mon May 26, 2008 6:37 pm

Don't even think about trading for an EBR! You already have an excellent weapon for whatever need arises.

my .02$, Tom

Marlin .35 · Post by **Marlin .35** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:13 pm

I would never consider trading the M1A for either of those weapons, unless you enjoy going down in class. You have the best. PLease keep it or you will have a very sore butt!!! From kicking it many times for getting rid of the M1A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Art

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