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Customer Reviews for Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Semi-Auto 308 Winchester Rifle


Springfield Armory M1A Loaded Semi-Auto 308 Winchester Rifle Buy Now

21 Reviews. 4.8 out of 5 Stars!
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Tas C on 08/23/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I placed my order with Buds and within a reasonable amount of time received a phone call from my local FFL. for background check and pickup. My Springfield M1A has become a proud addition to my firearms collection and performs well with match ammunition in the 1MOA to 1.25MOA range! I would like to thank Buds Gun Shop for making the process pain-free and prompt. T. Cimmino

Christopher S on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Best battle rifle on the planet deadly accurate!

Steve C on 03/18/2019
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Out of the box not a good shooter. Returned to SA and had the barrel re crowned. Most m1a’s Need gas block work before the shoot well. It’s working well now with basically a national watch gas block and shims added.

Gerald W on 12/08/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Springfield armory M1A is an awesome rifle. Have no complaints with service and shipping. Will be using Bud's gun shop again.

Jesse U on 03/20/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The whole process could not have gone smoother and rifle was in perfect shape. I have used buds at least 4 times and every time has been great. Thank you again.

Jeff S on 02/27/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received rifle 3 days after placing order with buds. The springfield M1A was just as advertised, took it to the range and at 200 yards the first shot was a 10x, awesome rifle and awesome service from Buds.

Mike B on 01/26/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This stainless match barrel version of the "loaded" M1A by Springfield Armory is the second "Loaded" M1A rifle that I have had the pleasure of owning. It has become fashionable these days to make disparaging remarks about "cast receivers" such as the receivers that SA uses on these M1A rifles. My research has not produced a single example of a SA receiver failure of any kind under normal use! That entire controversy appears to be a marketing ploy created to sell "other manufacturers" goods..... so pay it no mind when considering this fine rifle! I cleaned my rifle out and made certain that she was ready to fire rounds for break-in. I fired 80 rounds of Federal M1A 150 FMJ 7.62x51 cartridges throughout several weeks at various field targets of opportunity at various distances and a rough sight-in. Satisfied that the rifle was functioning as expected (and I haven't seen the SA M1A yet that didn't function perfectly right out of the box) I setup for bench shooting and sight-in with my "M1A loads", 165 gr. Nosler ballistic tips. Shooting was done at 100 yards with adequate time for barrel cooling between shots and only 3 shot groups were fired. The rifle functioned without flaw and the sights performed as expected, clean and precise in movement to zero. If you are familiar with bench rest shooting technique and the proper use of the type of sights that come on these rifles, then you should be able to shoot groups that go well under 1 moa at 100 yards, using good loads that the rifle likes. I managed to put three shots into the same hole on one group! I won't say what the average group size was for my rifle, I will just say that if a National Match grade M1A can out shoot this rifle of mine, I am at a loss to understand how it will do it ;) Springfield Armory's M1A is truly in a class by itself. Accurate, Reliable and Enduring. Pricey? Yeah, they cost some hard earned money, but you will be proud to own one and glad you spent the money on it after you have had it long enough to have made friends with it..... In this age of "plastic and alloy" its nice to have good old wood and steel, "Lock, Stock & Barrel" sitting near by..... If you haven't purchased from Bud's yet, make them your first experience in internet purchasing, they'll make you glad that you did....

Joseph A on 01/05/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Accurate and reliable rifle.

Daniel D on 12/29/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

WOW! When I picked this up from my FFL (Cabelas) The Store Manager said, "this is a gun of a lifetime", and he is right. I took this to the range shortly after receiving it and easily shot thru 50 rounds. It's Tits on. Fantastic quality, perfection in function, and beautiful to look at. This is not a rifle for the weak or limp, this is a mans rifle, beefy, heavy, thick, and will last a lifetime. I plan on keeping this in the family forever, and shooting the shit out of it, cleaning it every-time it's used, and then wiping it down with an oiled cloth before putting her away... It's a bargain here at Bud's. I've seen it for sale for 2K. The only bad thing is the wait. I waited nearly a year after paying Buds for it. But Wow, it was worth the wait...

Jimmy W on 03/02/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Amazing rifle. Fun to shoot and is beatiful to look at. Incredible asthetics. Buds Gun Shop gave a great price and quick shipping. Two weeks from order to delivery, 13 days (inlduing weekends!). Very happy.

Chris H on 04/20/2014
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

What is there to say about the M1A. Got the Standard with SS. No worries on the firearm.

R Kevin M on 01/03/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have wanted one of these for the longest time, now my list is down to one rifle. This is without a doubt the Cadillac of .308's. Accurate right out of the box, smooth feed, crisp trigger pull, and beautiful to look at. If you are on the fence about buying this rifle...get off and buy it, you will not regret it. Absolutely wonderful, no misfeeds, misfires, jams, nothing on the first 200 rounds.

Chester J on 12/12/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Really great gun at a good price. Fast delivery.

David L on 10/26/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The rifle was everything I expected and more. Shoots and handles great. My first purchase from Buds and I recommend them to everyone.

William T on 07/13/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the pride of my collection so far. I've read a lot of reviews on the M1A and I have to say that this gun has exceded my expectations. I had it on the black in two rounds and inside the 8 ring in five rounds, and my eighth round was in the center. Using a lead sled I'm getting 1 1/2 in. 5 shot groups with factory remington ammo. Now it's time to do some fine tuning. Bud's was a pleasure to deal with and hand my gun to me within 48 hours of ordering, great job guys! I will be ordering all my guns from you from now on.

Jason K on 05/23/2012
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Received my M1A1 "Loaded", which has a fine walnut stock with black steel and a stainless barrel, and it shot good groups at 300 meters out of the box. The only thing I can't stand about this rifle is the cheap brown plastic heat shield, which is not color matched to the gun at all, and has a tendency to rattle when handled. It's not a quality polymer, but rather cheap brittle plastic. The correct heat shield should be black stamped steel, as per original military requirements. This rifle has been on my most wanted list for years, so I guess I was expecting a better fit and finish.

Layton H on 04/23/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great service. Exactly what I ordered.

Luke M on 07/25/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Oh yeah! I've waited a few months to write this review. I wanted to really put it through its paces. The result is.......So Close to Perfection. The Springfield Armory M1A Loaded in .308 is a battle rifle. Plain and simple. Definitely not a scout rifle as it is a bit long but fits the battle rifle cat. perfectly. Very powerful round and extremely accurate. The first day I sighted her in and shot some milk jugs full of water. BAM BAM BAM BAM and the milk jug was flying 20 feet into the air. Not much else to say that hasn't been said before elsewhere other than she is absolutely beautiful! The guys as the gun store all stood around in awe telling me how beautiful she is. If you have any questions let me know. Happy to answer any questions. luke@the-m-studio.net

Loomis H on 03/30/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This rifle is like having the best looking girl at the prom. When it came in at my FFL, everyone just stood around and oohed and ahhhed. Same thing at the range. Thumbs up to Buds Guns. I tried to purchase this rifle from gunbroker and was having major troubles getting purchase to go through. I went to Buds, clicked a few buttons, and had it in less than a week. At some point, I will sell my AR 6.8 and purchase a M1A Socom. An M1A is a very beautiful and effective rifle. Very accurate, powerful! Any weapons I purchase in the future will come from Bud's Guns! K.H. Raleigh NC

Muhammad W on 08/06/2008
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Bought a SS Loaded M1A from Buds over a year ago. Went through over 3000 rounds of mainly military rounds without a single malfunction. It is very accurate up to 500 yards with open sight.

James W on 04/14/2008
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

i bought this M1a loaded, through Buds back in 1/08. outstanding weapon! dependable,accurate, i knew it would be. i trained with the M14 back in 1965, carried it in nam a month or two before they took it away and gave us the mattel toy, many unhappy GRUNTS. thanks buds

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