Originally Posted By: Robenstein
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
Originally Posted By: CT8
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
30 cal. box-fed semi-auto for longer range shooting and American-made?
The Springfield M1A is your solution. Choose your flavor:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/m1a-series/
Springfields M1As suck.
What about them do you find so unappealing?
Many don't like they use cast receivers instead of forgings like the originals. The bolts are okay, but not great, especially when it comes to the guts. Those are two issues I know people have with them off the top of my head. I know I almost bought a Springfield made M1 Garand a few times, but I could never find one that held a decent group. Ended up with beat up USGI one brought back in from Denmark via CMP that shot way better.
Well, at least that's something constructive other than suggesting that they "suck" without further explanation. Thank you.
FWIW, I put a few magazines through the Scout Squad version this year. It kept a good group and was a pleasure to shoot. I love the action.
They're probably as close to the SVD as anything American-made.