Fast handling is the whole idea of the Scout Squad. This Springfield Armory M1A has an 18 inch barrel, which is four inches shorter than the standard rifle, so it comes up quicker and carries easier through brush. It is new, finished in black, weighs about nine pounds and holds 10 rounds in .308 Winchester or 7.62mm NATO.

The maker describes the M1A-A1 Scout Squad as the legend of the M1A with fast sight acquisition. The two-stage military trigger and the aperture rear sight, adjustable for windage and elevation, come standard. The scout-style layout puts the front sight where your eye can find it at once in the woods or at a steel gong. Ask your dealer to look the rifle over at pickup; a second pair of eyes catches small things early.

It is a good fit for a hunter who wants a semi-automatic .308 for close and medium range and does not need the extra reach of a 22 inch tube. The shorter barrel also helps in a truck or blind.

This rifle is new and current production. It ships to your chosen FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.