Been wanting a Garand or M1A for the collection for years now. Like a 1911 just feels like any collection is incomplete without one. so had the good fortunate to come across a Springfield National Match for a good deal. took it out today for its first run. Although familiar with running irons I’ve never shot an M1A. took 20 rounds offhand at 100yds to make sure I was on paper then loaded up some 175gr Sierra Matchkings and dialed in a hold off my ballistic calculator for 300 yards. Prone off a bag. certainly not winning any competitions but I have to say this looks promising
I've had this Springfield M-21 for a long time. Don't shoot it often. But I'd regularly get 1" groups at 100 yds. 3/4" on a good day. I think my best group was 1/2" with Federal Gold Medal Match 175 grn I believe.
Definitely on my bucket list. I almost bought one a few years back, but got a good deal on Ruger SR762 and never looked back. In the future, though, definitely want to pick one of these up.
