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Old 02-07-2009, 08:13 PM   #1
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hello
I just picked up an M1a, I've always wanted a .308, but things
got i the way. Here is want I'd like to know
1. standard sling or 3 point sling
2. bipod, if so is there an American made one forearm mounted or gas tube mounted?
3. shoulder pad, "butt pad"
4. in the future I'd like to buy a scope, like a Leupold, but
what is all this with the mounts,
Thanks
ps. its a standard M1a, walnut stock, has a bayonet lug, FS

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Old 02-07-2009, 08:22 PM   #2
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:59 PM   #3
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hello
I just picked up an M1a, I've always wanted a .308, but things
got i the way. Here is want I'd like to know
1. standard sling or 3 point sling
2. bipod, if so is there an American made one forearm mounted or gas tube mounted?
3. shoulder pad, "butt pad"
4. in the future I'd like to buy a scope, like a Leupold, but
what is all this with the mounts,
Thanks
ps. its a standard M1a, walnut stock, has a bayonet lug, FS
1. Standard sling. Learn to use it to stabilize/steady your position.
2. Waste of $$
3. Waste of $$
4. Shoot the iron sights until they are wearing out, then it's almost time for a scope.
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Old 02-08-2009, 06:37 PM   #4
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1. Standard sling. Learn to use it to stabilize/steady your position.
2. Waste of $$
3. Waste of $$
4. Shoot the iron sights until they are wearing out, then it's almost time for a scope.
Could not have said it better!
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:55 PM   #5
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Could not have said it better!


Learn to shoot the rifle first. Buy magazines and ammo then save your brass.


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