The M1A Standard is the baseline Springfield offers in the M14 pattern, and it keeps the features that made the original popular. This new rifle is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, which is closely related to .308 Winchester. It has a 22-inch barrel and a 10-round magazine.

A 22-inch barrel is the classic length for the design. It gives you good velocity and a long sight radius, which helps if you plan to shoot at 300 yards or more. The two-stage trigger and aperture sights give you the tools to place shots accurately. The rifle feels steady on a sling and from a bench.

Springfield builds this rifle in the United States as a civilian semi-automatic. The title carries a qualified professionals note, so ask your dealer if you have questions. This is a new rifle sold through ordinary FFL channels.

Hunters will find the M1A a heavy but capable deer rifle. Target shooters appreciate its history and the way it shoots with good ammunition. Mount an optic if you need one, and break in the rifle before depending on it. The rifle ships to your local FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.