Springfield Armory M1A | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle. Sniper rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Elmer C. Ballance |
Designed | 1974 |
Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
Unit cost | $2,000 (Standard model) |
Produced | 1974–present |
Variants | Standard, Loaded, National Match, Super Match, M21, M25, SOCOM 16, Scout Squad, SOCOM II, Tanker |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.8–11.6 pounds (empty magazine) |
Length | 37.25–44.33 inches (946–1126 mm) |
Barrel length | 16–22 inches (406–559 mm) |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO .308 Winchester 6.5mm Creedmoor |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Feed system | 5-, 10- or 20-round double column, detachable box magazine |
Sights | National Match front blade, match-grade hooded aperture with one-half minute adj. for windage and elevation. |
Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM | |
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An M1A SOCOM II chambered for .308 Winchester | |
Type | Battle rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designed | 2004 |
Manufacturer | Springfield Armory, Inc. |
Produced | 2004–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.8 lb (4.0 kg) (with empty magazine) |
Length | 37.25 in (946 mm) |
Barrel length | 16.25 in (413 mm) |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO .308 Winchester |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt, self-loading |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Muzzle velocity | 762 metres per second (2,500 ft/s) |
Feed system | M14 detachable box magazines |
Sights | XS Sights post with tritium inserts (front) / Enlarged military aperture (ghost ring) adjustable for windage and elevation (rear) |