US Army M21 Sniper Rifle | The Armory Life Forum
WEBApr 30, 2020 · May 1, 2020. #9. EL LOBO said: The US ARMY M-21 SNIPER RIFLE Scopes ART-1 & ART-II were made by Red Field and were in use from 1969 -1985 Then the US ARMY did away with the M21 and came up with the M-24 a Remington Bolt Action. Its 3.5 x 10x 40 was made by Leupold I was issued the XM-21 …
Review: Custom Smith Enterprise M21A5 “Crazy Horse” Rifle
WEBJun 30, 2022 · This M1A Crazy Horse was smooth and very easy to control, and with match ammo this rifle shoots ½ MOA all day long. Ron Smith is shown here testing out the new Crazy Horse M1A custom rifle at the range. The trigger was excellent. There was no mush, it’s very crisp, and it’s a smooth 4.5-lb. pull.
The M1C and M1D Garand Sniper Rifles - The Armory Life
WEBMar 2, 2021 · A U.S. Marine sniper shooting an M1C rifle in Korea during September 1950. Image: NARA. After World War II, the Marine Corps continued its scout-sniper program, with the snipers using a mix of M1903A1/Unertl, M1903A4, and M1C rifles. During the Korean War, the Marine Corps made some modifications to the M1C, particularly its telescopic sight.
Tricking Out the M1A: Must-Have Accessories - The Armory Life
WEBMar 7, 2022 · This stock is a light and affordable upgrade to the standard M1A stock. The last option, the ProMag Archangel M1A Precision Stock, is the most affordable. While the Sage EBR is about $1,000 and the Vltor is around $550, this one is set at $250. This is the same one that is found on the Loaded Precision Rifle M1A’s sold by Springfield Armory.
Hands-On with the M1A National Match - The Armory Life
WEBJan 15, 2021 · In 1969, Rock Island Arsenal converted over 1,400 National Match M14s to be used as sniper rifles during the Vietnam War. The modifications included the addition of a Leatherwood 3-9X scope and providing match grade ammunition to the shooters. This version was designated the M21 and it remained …
Top 5 M1A Stock Systems - The Armory Life
WEBDec 26, 2021 · The close tolerances and rigidity of the chassis increases accuracy in the M1A barreled receiver. For many people, the EBR is the best aftermarket stock for the M1A rifle. It offers a lot of options. Sage offers a variety of chassis models; some that use a mil-spec M4 tube to attach any AR-style stock you want.
Building the Black Hawk Down M14 - The Armory Life
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · The Springfield M1A Standard Issue with an FDE stock is the basis for the Black Hawk Down M14 build. Randy and the Delta Force Team were assisting Army Rangers on Operation Gothic Serpent in October 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia. The mission was an assault mission to apprehend advisors to Mohamed Farrah Aidid, and it was to be a short operation.
Review: Hi-Lux Leatherwood ART Scope on the M1A
WEBMay 2, 2021 · A modern reproduction of the ART scope is produced by Hi-Lux Optics called the Leatherwood M-1000 2-10x44mm scope. They also produce a 6-24X model. Both scopes use a Mil-Dot reticle that can range 18″ or 1-meter targets. This reticle is a more modern, than the original. Remember the phrase: Frame, aim and shoot.
M1A Mods: Making a Custom Rifle - The Armory Life
WEBJul 14, 2021 · 6:12 runtime. By Jeremy Tremp. The M1A is legendary. Pure and simple. With a legacy running back to the 1950s, the M1A was born from the U.S. military’s M14, a semi-automatic-only sibling of this revered service rifle. And it lives on today in numerous variants, from “standard” models to competition-ready variants to tactical models and more.
A Warrior’s Armor: The M1A SAGE EBR Stock - The Armory Life
WEBApr 15, 2021 · Normally, a suppressor on an M1A would be a very long system. Very, very long. However, with the Sage EBR stock system fully collapsed, the rifle with suppressor measures only 39”. This is perfect for most standard rifle bags and offers quick access for maneuverability in confined spaces. Shown above, the OSS HX-QD 762 TI …