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Orlando
08-29-2012, 03:39 PM
Took my M1A to the range today, dont know why I dont shoot her more than I do. She seems to get left behind. To many guns, no enough time I guess
She shoots well for a standard M1A with all USGI parts
100 yds
Bench, front rest
Sightron 12 power scope
Surplus German MEN 7.62
Darn flyers always seem to haunt me:p
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/M1A/Picture714.jpg
Prince Humperdink
08-29-2012, 03:56 PM
Great group Bill!I do the same thing with My M14 type,but I did let My wife's uncle shoot mine while on vacation.He carried one during Vietnam and was full of stories,which is amazing because He won't talk about it with anyone else!He told Me about pulling out,and wiping the rounds for 3 mags every morning and how they used lima bean oil for the mags.He also told Me he always carried a mag with tracers for"marking bad guys".It was so worth it to see that giant smile.
timshufflin
08-29-2012, 04:59 PM
Ten round group result? I hate those guns but I always like your groups!
Orlando
08-29-2012, 05:21 PM
Ten round group result?

Only a 7 rd group in that pic, heres a 10 rd group I shot before, same setup ammo, etc.I think it measure 1 5/8 "
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/misc/Picture047.jpg

Years ago before my eyes and back gave out I shot this group prone at 100yds with iron sights and surplus ammo. Darn I wish I could see again:) I can put up with the aches and pains but the eyesight sure sucks
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f197/Garandlover/M1A/MVC-023S.jpg
timshufflin
08-29-2012, 05:41 PM
You see well enough :)
melloman
08-29-2012, 06:55 PM
Nice shooting!
canes7
08-29-2012, 07:59 PM
Nice shooting!! You can expect flyers like that with surplus ammo, it's not your skill!
cuppednlocked
08-29-2012, 10:11 PM
That's impressive!
jak
08-30-2012, 08:54 AM
Your shooting looks real good to me.
Orlando
08-30-2012, 03:27 PM
That German DAG and MEN ammo has to be some of the most accurate surplus I have ever used. To bad its has dried up and cant be found
Prince Humperdink
08-30-2012, 06:41 PM
That German DAG and MEN ammo has to be some of the most accurate surplus I have ever used. To bad its has dried up and cant be found

The cases seem to be good for reloading too.
Orlando
08-30-2012, 06:53 PM
Hump
The German stuff is Berdan primed, what I sent you before was Lithuanian. I'm still saving it for you
Prince Humperdink
08-30-2012, 07:30 PM
Hump
The German stuff is Berdan primed, what I sent you before was Lithuanian. I'm still saving it for you

Right You are!Thanks bud!