Springfield Armory M1A Standard .308 Win 7.62x51 NATO Parkerized Rifle

A: Timothy, Championship target shooters change barrels every couple thousand rounds or sooner. This barrel will last 10s of thousands of rounds or more before it would loose practical accuracy. You will not shoot it out. Depends on ammunition you use of course. As far as comparison with steel barrel: lighter, more expensive, more fragile, will probably last your lifetime unless you fire thousands of rounds through it per week.

A: Timothy, the average lifespan of this barrel for practical accuracy will be approximately 7 to 8 thousand rounds. A non heavy barrel will have more harmonics or barrel whip and wear sooner. Barrels really (only last a few seconds (an interesting read is here): https://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/facts-about-barrel-life/

A: depends on what you call accurate but in practical terms depending on other factors like proper care, and the rounds you use (hot loads or standard loads) 5000-10000 rounds

A: Mount is not included either unfortunately. Earlier this year there was a promotion for free scope mount and 2 magazines but that ended in April. Still not sure why manufacturers like to put things in pictures that aren't included with the gun.

A: Michael, yes Sir, same sad song on the Scope Mount as well. All will have to be purchased separately. Cheers!

A: sorry springfield gives you nothing extra on this rifle

A: Tim, yes the cheek rest is adjustable. The foundation of the M21 is the adjustable walnut stock, which is designed to allow you to customize your experience when you add a scope to the rifle. Its recoil pad and adjustable cheek piece on this stock bring a new level of ergonomics and comfort. For the money, the Primary Arms 308 ACSS is hard to beat for quality and features : https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-4-14x44mm-riflescope-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle