Speckled stocks are unusual on an M1A, and this Scout Squad wears one. It is a new rifle in .308 Winchester with an 18-inch barrel, a muzzle brake, and a 10-round magazine. The shorter barrel makes it handy on long hikes and in thick country.

The Scout Squad has a forward scope mount, which allows for extended eye-relief optics. That setup lets you keep both eyes open and acquire targets quickly. Pair it with a low-power scope or a red dot, and the rifle gets lively. The muzzle brake helps tame the recoil of the .308 cartridge.

Springfield builds this rifle as a civilian semi-automatic based on the M14 pattern. It has a two-stage trigger and an aperture rear sight, so you can shoot it without an optic if you want to. The speckled stock gives it a distinct look that stands out from the usual black or walnut.

Hunters can use it for deer and hogs. Ranch owners can keep it in the truck for varmints and predators. When it arrives, mount your optic securely, check your zero, and fire a few magazines to see how it handles. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.