M1A Scout Squad Rifle Range 2
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2015
- More action with the Squad Scout M1A in 7.62X51. Yes, I sent a check back instead of the rifle. Thought this would be a nice rifle to post on Memorial Day weekend.
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I have no idea why so many people nit pick the M1 so much and to such an extent. Springfield: has a proven track record. I have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq(OIF and OEF Army combat veteran3/3 Armored Calvalry Regiment/Brave Rifles). I must admit I have shot many many different calibers-- and I'm not just talking Basic/TRADOC training. That Scout Squad M1A is an entirely different beast. Don't knock it before you've shot it. Keep going Hickock!!!!!💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯💪💯
Veteran here (2/2 Marine), I think it's hard to knock the M1A, when it's still in service today to marksmen to make up for the shortfalls of the 5.56 in ranged encounters and penetration. Not only that, but its robust, and has no cheap plastic.
My cousin passed away and left me his M1a scout. He put it in a Troy MCS chassis and mounted a giant scope. It weighs 14 pounds. I can't bring myself to change a thing on it.
J Cush rip
Use as is and land every shot you take in the name of your cousin
I enjoy shooting my cousins old 3030. I’ve changed the zero, but nothing else.
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully he lived a good fulfilled life! Don’t EVER get rid of that rifle
"The bullet went right where the sights were aimed. They have a tendency to do that."
-hickok 45
So glad to hear you kept the Squad Scout M1A! Sounded like you were heading that way. The original M-14 I had in the Army, 1964-68, was the sweetest battle rifle. In some way it "felt" better than the M-1. I agree that the sights are pretty much identical and are great. In one op I had the full-auto M-14 and it handled, recoiled just as mild as a single round, didn't rise too much - you could lay them in at 500 yds just like an M-60, but for the 20-round limitation and the reloading, etc.. RPM seemed about the same but I wasn't counting. Taking off the safety? Just grasp with your right thumb and forefinger instead of pushing from inside with the trigger finger, that way you can do it quietly without the click. As you suggested, everyone please get to shoot this fine piece someday, just to appreciate it.Thanks!
My Scout Squad is one of my favorite rifles. I get giddy every time I get to shoot it. There is just something about it, and I love the way they sound and feel so much better than anything in the AR-10 vein.
In BF4 i always take a sniper with iron sight and make it look like a scout rifle xD
PS i agree with you in real life xD
Thank you Hickock and John for putting out so many fun and interesting videos. I owe both of you for really getting me into firearms.
Just purchased my first M1A a few weeks ago, sure do love her already.
-Jeff
Jeff Gilbert how much did you pay it ... just want mine
Have this exact same rifle including the G.I. Sling. Love it. Rapid fire will stand you up with 3 or more rapid fire. This would definitely be my SHTF rifle if I could only chose one. Shot the Garand and the M14 in the Army although issued the M16 in 1970. Something about the M1A though to me is what I would chose to carry and shoot. Hickock your an answer to all us shooters and see the different arms and formats we may have not thought of. Excellent Job as always.
Thanks to SDI for the sponsorship. We who watch the boss shoot really appreciate it.
I trained on the M14 in Basic Training and in my opinion there is not a better weapon on planet Earth. After waiting several years, I finally was able to acquire one.
Dumb question but why exactly did it take so long
Thank you for your service Mickey. I was honorably discharged from the US Army in June 1991. As you know we were training with the M 16. I really enjoyed training and qualifying with it at Sill. I got the Sharpshooter marksmanship badge for rifle. It was windy and raining the day we were qualifying.
In 1967 I was issued an M14A1 to train with and went all thru Infantry training using the M14A1. Upon reporting to my T.O.& E unit I was issued the M-16. I honestly thought the Military was wanting to kill me. And one never forgets their first love. Totally wish I could own one. However, the M-16 has certainly proven itself over the years and I so own an AR. Thank you very much for sharing this video on the M1A.
Thank you for your service and I hope you can be reunited with your love, the M14A1, soon :)
PabloMontoya You're very welcome, Pablo. Unfortunately, The M-14 was designed and built with a selector switch giving it the capability of automatic fire. Since the ATF considers this an automatic weapon, chances are slim to none that I'll never be united. I've resigned to this fact and never gave more thought. I do however get excited when I see or able to fire an M-1 Garand or this M1A.
Full auto is only a tax stamp away.
Lance Roark Ahh, so close yet so far away. For me the cost is prohibitive.
Lance Roark True. Unless you live in a state like mine, where no Class 3 weapons are allowed :(
Love the fact he couldn’t sent it back. Any big fans know how many times this has happened? Greatest way to endorse something is with your own nickel.
G Monet I was thinking the same thing: he has not done that before from what I’ve seen of his videos
Such a beautiful Rifle. I have the same Scout Squad model with poly furniture (just lasts longer out here in the NW) and it's one of my favorite rifles in my collection. They certainly are heavy, but man are they a great platform and so dam reliable.
Yes, firing the M-1A is addictive! I've got a nice Super Match that will put rounds in the X circle all day at 600 yards. I've never been able to shoot National Match competition at longer distances, but pretty sure the rifle would do the same at 1000 yards! Wearing the shooting coat and getting strapped into the sling and putting rounds on target shot after shot after shot is a heady feeling. The bucking recoil is not oppressive due to the gas operation, but you will know that you've been in a competition by day's end! The feel, the look, the sound, all contribute to fulfilling my desire to own and shoot a M-14 since watching "Combat!" as a child. Oh, I guess the rifles in that TV series were the Garand and BAR, among others. I guess it was the soldiers in early days of the Vietnam War that I saw firing the M-14. And perhaps our family's encyclopedia set had a photo pictorial of the M-14. Anyway, I had the chance to get a M-1A in the early '80s, and have loved it ever since.
It is a rifle that makes you feel like history is being made in a classic design. A Garand reeks of history the minute you touch it. This one echoes that feeling just seeing it in place. Glad to see training and education as part of the sponsors for the channel. A classy video at every level showing the concentration effort at that distance with a target that small.
The scout squad is no joke. Very sweet Rifel.
I can seriously just sit and listen to hickok45 all day long. These videos are just so cathartic. Such a jovial guy out on the range having some genuine fun every time he pulls the trigger. This is, by far, my favorite channel on youtube. As well, if I had an M1A, I wouldn't ever need to buy another rifle in my life. Without a doubt, it is my dream rifle. Some day!
I love my ARs and composite stocks and light rifles, but there really is something about wood and steel that puts a smile on my face.
The M1 Garand needs a proper video in 1080p 60 fps. Most of the Garand footage on this channel is from 2009/10 when you guys still filmed with a SD Camera. The M1 Carbine could need a chapter 2 as well.
This is the greatest firearm channel on youtube and those rifles deserve the highest Hickok quality, in my opinion. :)
June 6th is coming up. Make it happen, gentlemen.
Loffen NYR Yes! I couldn't agree more! So much history in those gorgeous rifles and D-Day is a great day to bring them both out again for a HD video. I have yet to buy an M1 Carbine, but my 1942 Winchester M1 Garand is by far my favorite gun in my collection. No matter which guns I take to the range, my M1 is always among them.
Loffen NYR And so does the M1a1 Thompson.
There's two better channels but this is one of the best
bigduke346 what are the other two channels you recommend?
Loffen NYR I agree
I KNEW IT... Mr. Hikok, I knew you would keep that rifle if you could. I am glad for you that you are blessed enough to be able to afford that sort of indulgence .
And yes,, open sights are best. This rifle can shoot much further than most of us can see anyway.
Isn't that the point of a scope?
But yes it is an excellent iron-sights rifle.
I carried a similar one ( M-14 all through my basic training and marksmanship training). Brings back memories!!! Great rifle!!! Wish I had one today!!! Thanks for the video!!!
My favorite rifle that u have reviewed. Your videos are keeping my impulse buying at bay until Christmas.
I never get tired of watching your videos. Explanation, the shooting.. everything is entertaining and educative sir!
It's impressive to maintain accuracy unsupported with a heavy rifle for as long as you were holding it. A big issue with alot of my shooters is that they try to hard and they take to long so they end up swaying and forcing a shot. Well done
I was thinking the same thing. Mr. Hickok is definitely no beginner... impressive!
@@Wundrdawg1 can't believe this was 5 years ago
indeed; lots of water under the bridge since this vid was done!
Such a beauty of a rifle. Someday I'll purchase one for myself. Someday...
Pedro Lara you ever get one?
Yeah have u?
m1a scout rules !
My dream rifle! Hard to decide green synthetic or wood! 👍
@@tiny5500 I got wood 🪵
Just started watching Hickok45 a few months ago. Great reviews and insight He's an awesome shot. He misses a bit in this video but he calls them all and it's in the off-hand position. Hickock45 keep doing what your doing.
The M14 family has the greatest iron sights ever put on a firearm in history.
I’d say the M1 Family, the M14 is practically the son of the Garand
hickok45 - I appreciate your channel and commentary. Thanks for posting!
I went through Basic with a M-14. I went through Airborne AIT with a M-16 rifle. When I got to Viet Nam I was issued a M-16 rifle until I got to weasel my way into Sniper School. After completing Sniper School I was issued a XM-21. Of all the firearms that I have ever shot, that XM-21 still has my heart even all these years later on. Nothing will ever take the place of that rifle.
I am hell bent on owning one of these beauties.The M1A has been a unicorn since I was 15. I'm old now. The price has always been what set me back for years. However, I am in the position to move on this and have watched, read multiple videos and articles. Thanks Hickock, this second addition video has shown me what I already knew.
This is a true battle rifle!
I wouldn't want to hump it.
"I got it up just before I squeezed the trigger"
I've been there before
Kudos to John. He is an excellent videographer.
I bought a scout a few days ago...going to the range this weekend...great video..as usual...peace.
I love that style of rifle too. I would carried one of those in Vietnam over the M-16. I don't care how heavy it is... I loved shooting the big brother to the scout in Basic Training. Happy shooting!
Amazing looking gun. Love your vids man. Relaxing to chill and watch Hickok vids after a long day!
Freaking awesome gun. WIsh I had one.
Also, major props for uploading this in 60 fps. It's so much better than the normal 30/27/24.
Congratulations on the new M1A scout Hickok. When you came out with the part 1 Mine just happened to be in the mail from buds. Love this rifle! Always happy to see someone else shooting it, because It's too expensive for me to put all that ammo though. Keep up the good videos Hickok.
Hickok, somehow you make every gun you shoot seem like the funnest gun in the world! Thanks!
Scout Squad is a great rifle. SOCOMM 16 is also lovely!
In the early '70's Pop bought a full size Spfld Arm M1A from a Catholic Priest,,, for $300.oo ( a decommissioned M-14, chrome lined chamber) We shot it a few times at a proper range, I was still in Jr High, so I mostly shot my M1 carbine.
The first time I took it out myself was '83-'84. Fresh out of High School I didn't really have a clue,, so I stuff a mag and some 5 rnd stripper clips in my pockets, sling it over my shoulder, jump on my 3 wheeler and meet a buddy down at the river so I could teach him how to load/fire a muzzle loader. A cap lock pistol Santa had given him a few weeks before. We didn't hit anything with it, but he learned safe loading/firing procedure.
About the time we finished the lesson, 2 hippies walk up. One tells me, ''Yer 'ol Arrmeeee gun ain't werth a fuuuu----c'' Aggravated by this fool, I backed up quite a bit, then cycled the action on the vintage GI Hardball,(LC '57) and shot the 10'' willow tree the small target was stapled too.
At 50-60 yrds I didn't see the impact on the Z but I could clearly see the rounds splashing into the river another 30-40 yrds further downrange. I'm like you,, what a rush!! After the first 3-5 rnds I adjusted myself for the rather stiff recoil and quickly ran the 20 round mag dry. As I started down range, everyone followed commenting on the loud report.( I never forgot ear plugs again, that's for sure)
Hippie's laughin', tellin me,''You can't even hit that tree, boyeeee'' As we reached the tree I'm wondering if I had indeed missed. No, I see a decent group a little high/left.
It wasn't till I looked at the back of the willow that I realized what had happened. Every round passed effortlessly through the tree and continued downrange into the river with little if any deflection, the 20 rounds of 150 grn FMJ's taking very large chunks of wood upon exiting. The hole was the diameter of a cantaloupe and 2-3 inches deep in the center.
A few other people had begun to gather down range after hearing the unmistakable sound of a true Battle Rifle being fired. Everyone, especially hippie,, was shocked at the power of this '''Ole armeee gun''. I'll never forget the look on their dumbstruck faces,, priceless. I get the same rush each time I shoot it. But then,, you know the feeling.
I get home, Pop asked me,''Well, how'ed you like it?'' I told him what had happened,, we laughed till it hurt. Then he looks at me seriously,,''What about the brass?''
''Yea Pop,, I recovered all the spent casings'' I told him, as I rattled them in my BDU pocket.
+Franco Tramble Cool story :) 7.62x51/308 is a fantastic round.. My absolute favorite rifle cartridge. It's no 50bmg, but it gets the job done, and is hell of a lot of fun to shoot. Admittedly, I don't own a Springfield M1A variant yet.. I have a KelTec RFB that I've put about 600-800 trouble-free rounds through. Awesome gun to shoot, and being a 308, everyone comes over to see what I am shooting at the indoor range.. It's loud! But everytime I see Mr. Hickok doing a video on a Springfield rifle, I get more and more of an urge to buy one.. Classic guns, and great shooters no matter which version you buy :) They've had several M1A Socoms at my local FFL over the years.. They just feel great in my hands. I will have one in my collection someday!
Franco Tramble Awesome story!!! I went to the range with some friends, not hippies, lol. But they had never seen or heard of an M1A. They're new to shooting, and of course all had AR's. They wanted to shoot my SIG MCX with a binary trigger (fires when pull trigger, fires when release trigger), thought that was the best!! But.... then someone asked what was in the big rifle case.... it was my M1A, one guy joked, "dude, Vietnam called...." lol. It was BY FAR their favorite gun at the end of the session!!! There was about 8 of us, thing got so dirty from all the shooting it started to cycle slowly, like, bang, sssssshhhhhh cçcclunk, next round, haha, never stopped though. Now it's all suped up and suppressed. By far my favorite rifle!!!
Mostly because I get to hear cool stories like yours from the older guys. Be safe and keep up the good tree shootin'!
My god what a beautiful firearm. That sound of putting the first round in the chamber? HEAVEN
A chapter 2 with some good ol' wood and steel chambered for a .30 caliber hard-hitting cartridge. Thanks for yet another great video, Hickok :)
One of the most beautiful rifles ever made. I had the toy version back in the 60s and liked it so much that whenever it got broken I wanted another one. Not any other gun, just the M14. Even though it was heavy I wish when I was in the army that they had M14s instead of M16s.
Hi Hichok,
I looked at the video again today and did not notice any shaking this morning either.
Maybe it was not completely downloaded in my computer.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
I love your videos and I always check for the next new one.
You have helped me on all my purchases and weapon's knowledge.
Thanks again,
John K.
Beautiful rifle. Thanks for all the great videos!
Just got my M1A scout squad walnut stock last weekend through buds, would def recommend this to anyone. Hickok thanks for leading me in the right direction with this one I was even able to convince my wife because of you.
At first when the SDI add came on at the end, I thought "what the...why the.." but then I thought to myself here is a channel that is so incredibly popular amongst shooters and folks interested in guns, why wouldn't the have something like a gunsmithing school add, makes perfect since to me! Plus, Hickok can do very, very little wrong in my eyes! Great video, beautiful rifle, and thank you for all the great things you do for the cause good sir!
DanNantz Thanks. Believe it or not, we do think before we act on anything. While there will always be a sorehead, jealous, troll factor out there quick to be grandstand in a negative way, we think long and hard about our mission and about our viewers before we take any new steps. We will not allow anything to interfere with our actual content and unbiased approach. We pass on financial opportunities regularly, but if something makes sense to us and does not affect our content, we'll at least give it consideration.
hickok45 Yeah, I was a bit nonplussed when the add came on at the end, but on second thought, it isn't really obtrusive, since it isn't at the beginning or in the middle (like youtube does). And SDI does seem like a pretty unique and good institution, so I'm glad you're being selective in your sponsors. Keep up the good work!
hickok45 that's why we always come back, good, clean, educated reviews from what I consider the best spokesmen of the gun community. I'm sure you hear this all the time, but if it weren't for your videos, I probably would have never started shooting. And for that I thank you. Keep up the excellent work Hickok!
hickok45 Keep doing what you're doing! Hopefully get to meet you guys someday soon.
+DanNantz And no freaking jump cuts! Love that
The M14 platform is my favorite. Such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship
Thank You sir as I just placed my order for my M1A Scout Squad in Walnut.
woah, the 60fps looks amazing
Cameraguy really likes the gun. The sweeping closeups give'm away :)
We get to enjoy the M305 in Canada and I absolutely adore the rifle. That subtle little ping it makes after shooting is great.
Out of stock everywhere. Thanks Hikok
I finally purchased a Scout Squad after MANY years of wanting one. Even though mine has a synthetic stock (I would have really liked a wooden stock - maybe later) the recoil is still surprisingly light.
Hickok45 in 60fps? That is amazing!
Thank you again for brightening my day hickok45.
Hicock, I agree. MIA squad is an awesome rifle. I’ll be retiring soon and maybe I’ll get one. Kind of pricy for an old guy retiring, but we all need a great battle rifle. Viet Nam I had the M-16. Never shot the M-14 but have always love them. Keep putting out great info videos.
He said "reduce the misses", and all I could think about was when I bought the wife that tredmill. I guess that would be Mrs.
😆😆👋👋👍👍
I need one of these in my life. This is most certainly my dream gun
What a badass!!! Love your videos bud! I just bought the same rifle and I was looking for a scope but I'm glad you've changed my mind in getting one.
Traded a colt python for a new m1a scout. About 8 months ago.
And my friends what hell I took for doing that.
Guess what.
I never looked back.
Best move I did.
My Scout shoots a lonnnnggg way with irons.... And I'm old!
@@LostMyMojo100 lol,... one (of many) of the things that sold me on the SA M1A is the annual Camp Perry shoot. Sheesh,... what a rifle! The Scout Squad configuration simply makes it bit more practical for handling, however you can STILL get out to 1k with it, the right ammo and solution. I love mine,... and I'm old too :-)
@@Wundrdawg1 ... Agreed! If I'm reaching out I use 168gr. match ammo but I don't know if I can even SEE 1000 yards anymore!!! Keep pushing on buddy!👍
This is one of my favorite rifles ever. I have a good old M1A, put a 1.5-10 stock on... This thing is amazing. It shoots so well, and I have yet to ever have it fail. 7.62x51 rocks. :-D
Pay Attention Boy's ! THIS is a one shot, one kill Battle Rifle ! those little AK variants and your high velocity 22 calibers are not in the same league. This rifle also doubles as a war club if you run out of ammo.
War club yeeeee
Roha Waha Go look up the M1A sand test on Full30[dot]com
So does the mosin nagant
***** You are a perceptive young man ! U.S.M.C. GySgt R. Walters rte.
+Roha Waha WARRRR CLUB MADAFAKAS!@#!@
Hickok45 and a M1A SSR in full HD @60FPS... mmm... mmm! love it!
Carried one of these (M14) all through Basic and AIT in 1969 and 1970 training cycle (the last one to use the M14 at Ft Leonard Wood) when I joined the Ok Army National Guard for 8 years. I fired many many rounds through mine and slept many a night with it in my arms. It was/is the finest weapon I have ever fired and would love to have one today. However, being as I will turn 68 this year, I doubt I will ever have another one. I also humped the old M60 many miles, too. 7.62X51 is a great load.
Agree with you on the Iron Sights. Except for very long range shooting, those iron sights will take care of the target. In basic training I was reaching out to targets with iron sights on my M-14 that I couldn't believe I could even hit at first inspection. One GREAT weapon.
My uncle has an M1A in .308 WIN and it is a great gun to shoot. I just love how it fires and how it replicates the M14.
killing soda's like its your job... oh wait
MapleSyrupPancakes If he didn't keep those soda soldiers in check, they would completely take over the compound.
+TryNsurviveN fighting childhood obesity one cheap soda at a time
ShaDOWDoG667 Lol
Soda's need killing they so unhealthy and whole nation oblivious to the negative ,
Bought a M1A Scout this winter, haven’t shot it much yet but it’s easily my favorite rifle.
Almost traded mine in but they only wanted to give me 1,000$ so I kept it. Glad I did
"I just sent a check back" lol
I love this rifle
My M-1A Scout black synthetic is one of my most favorite to shoot. I use a Burris 2-7x with QD Warne rings to put on and take off with ease because I like to use both iron sights and scope. The rifle is awesome! Nice vid!
Beautiful rifle. I got to fire a M-14 once when I was in the Army. I loved that heavy beast. The M-16's my unit had were fine rifles also, but there is a lot of satisfaction to be had shooting nothing but tracer ammo on a range and hitting every time.
Very cool after originally showing the rifle fell in love and couldn't return it to Springfield but sent them a check instead. Lol, Have a Scout too, my primary rifle and yep love it!
Awesome video Mr. Hickok45
And the 18" barrel 'IS' the perfect M14 barrel length Hickup...
Funny that you post this today. I just got back from enjoying my SOCOM 16. I have it set up with a Vortex SPARC II and a raised rail that allows usage of the Iron sights as "back up." Both worked quite well at 50 yards. I also too out the Ruger American Predator. Worked quite well, dead on at 50 yards. (100 yrd range was occupado)
I also totally enjoyed this video! It was nice to see you slow down.
WOW!!! new camera looks amazing!!!!! the quality is awesome!
Hickok this is sick, I have had mine for 4 years and o ly put 20 rounds through it. Thats going to change
Can't believe I haven't subscribed till now? Great channel great fun and a hell of a shot 👍❤️🇺🇸
Just made my second purchase from Budsguns and it is this rifle thanks Hickok45
Another great video. Been saving for a M1A for awhile.
this is such an amazing gun. im getting ready to pick one up soon and cant wait!
Glad you mentioned your experience with a red dot. Great video.
I am one of those guys who feels like he has to at least tell himself that "there is a purpose that this gun fills" Although, I find myself looking at this rifle and wishing I had one even though I see no practical use for it. Just because. Something about this rifle, I cant quite put my finger on it.. its just nice.
As always. Great video Sir. Thank you for the work that you do.
Used the M-14 everyday in the U.S. Army Honor Guard (The Old Guard). We used it for firing parties. So I got to fire it a lot and take it apart and clean it a lot. But is was always blanks. I wish I could shoot it with live rounds.
One thing I can say is it is reliable. Even shooting blanks this thing just kept working and working.
30 caliber fun theres nothing better than that and congrats on the new sponsor fits the bill you being a teacher to all of us dont worry we wont throw our tests from the back of the room.....too often :)
I like Hickock, an older guy like me that doesnt speak bs. Shooting with iron sights is a lost art and the rifle he is using was designed for and excells in any type of shooting scenario. The 308 isnt the most powerful round you can get but it is a cost effective hard to beat accurate and simple platform that consistantly delivers rock solid performance.
Hickok45 again and again great gun videos. I picked up a used (slightly) Springfield Socom 16. I was working Saturdays at a large gun store and it came in over the counter,,,,,,well.......I just bought it on the spot.
It just happens
Wood and steel, of course you had to keep it!
3ducs Polymer really has a tendency to remove a boner
there's a reason they say it gives you wood.
Except for the plastic handguard.
Can this rifle shoot cheap steel cartridges? How expensive are the bullets it shoots I am new to guns and contemplating buying one but I've never bought a rifle before that's why I'm asking thank you for your answer
Good video , I agree iron sights for me ,over added optics , good explanation of the evolution of the rifles lineage from m1garand to m14 to m1a ,I didn't quite know the history , I like the history part of your videos too
Great rifle & video! A Good Iron muzzle brake from Smith Enterprise, and a tuned trigger will enhance the experience. If you want to use a forward mounted optic, replace the factory barrel mount with the M8 from UltiMAK, or the lighter, cooler running Scout Hand Guard (SHG) imported from Canada. Both allow you to position the optic as low as possible, and the iron sights will co-witness through a Micro H-1/T-1 or similar RDS... you should not need to a add a cheek riser either. Another option for iron sight shooters, replace the barrel mount & hand guard with cut-out with a standard hand guard, this will reduce weight, and give it that clean BUSH M1A appearance. -H2O
You are lethal with that rifle. Standing and shooting like that, only Hickok.
Nice gun! I am really impresive! Greetings from Valencia, Spain
Just picked up my M1A scout yesterday. It is one of the nicest looking rifles at least to me I've seen. I can't wait to shoot it.
I have a standard and it is by far the one I shot the most. In the 17 years, I have had it I have shot it more than any of the rifles I have. It just a fun thing to use.
Wow, that's a pretty fast round there.
That's a nice compound, Hickok45. Someday in the future, maybe, a small train could be built, that circles around and through the compound. It'd be for the fanclub that wants to tour the compound. Zeke, from SDI, could be the engineer-tour guide. Excellent camera work, Big John. It's like you're not there. = The sign of a good cameraman, - seriously.