I really wish the CMP would wake up and sell the M1A. I know they've got a ton of them stashed away somewhere, and I'd love to grab one without having to pay through the nose like we do now. I just got my Garand through the program, and I'm really enjoying it.
My latest acquisition is a Schmidt-Rubin K31. I snagged it for under $300 with a matching s/n bayo, and I couldn't be happier (scope not included...)
The mechanicals are NRA excellent, with a superb trigger, and it shoots 1.5" groups with Swiss Surplus ball. The round is very close to .308 ballistics.
If you have any interest in surplus rifles, I urge you to grab one of these while they're so cheap.
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