Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad .308 Win, 18 in Carbon Steel Barrel, National Match Sights & Trigger, Custom Gray Finish, Forward Scout Rail
This Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad stands out with its 18 in carbon steel barrel, National Match 0.062 in front sight, and a National Match tuned two-stage trigger set at 5.0 lb. It features a custom gray refinish with a light gray/white mottled composite stock, plus an installed forward scout-style Picatinny rail. Springfield’s proprietary perforated muzzle brake and the rifle’s M14-pattern magazine system complete a well-specified Scout configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is in solid functional shape. The exterior shows scattered scratches and blemishes from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Forward scout-style Picatinny optic rail (installed)
- Springfield Armory M1A soft rifle case (black)
- Springfield Armory hard accessory case
- Cleaning supplies
- Magazine loader
- Paperwork
- Right-side front sling loop plate (installed)
- 3x 20-round magazines
- 1x 10-round magazine
- M14-pattern metal magazines; mix of long and short body types
The Scout Squad configuration combines a compact 18 in barrel with a gas-piston, rotating-bolt action and detachable M14-pattern magazines. Capacity is stated at 20+1. A factory stripper-clip guide is present, along with Springfield’s proprietary perforated muzzle brake designed for this model.
Sight regulation and aiming are handled by a National Match 0.062 in front blade paired with an aperture rear sight featuring windage and elevation drums. The barrel is six-groove with a 1:11 RH twist, and the forward scout-style Picatinny rail is installed for mounting accessories in the forward position.
The trigger is a National Match tuned two-stage unit with a 5.0 lb pull, providing a consistent break. Length of pull measures 13.5 in, and overall length is approximately 40.3 in, delivering a full-size handling profile in the Scout format.
This rifle has custom cosmetic work: the composite stock is repainted in a light gray/white mottled scheme, and the metal components are refinished in a gray tone. The stock retains molded checkering, sling loops, and a rubber buttpad, and an additional right-side front sling loop plate is installed. The receiver heel is marked "US RIFLE M1A SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," and the bolt is marked 7790186-SA.