Why I Love The Springfield M1A Scout Squad Rifle And You Should Too

Why do I love the Springfield M1A Scout Squad Rifle, a gun based on a design from the 50s? It's not just nostalgia; it's the classic silhouette, the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality, and the versatile 18" barrel.
It fires the powerful .308 round, balancing modernity with timeless appeal.
Despite its flaws, this rifle speaks to me on an irrational, guttural level.
Discover why the M1A Scout Squad is a must-have for any gun enthusiast! Watch now to see why this rifle is so special!
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[@M21Karl]

Wow that muzzle brake really works. I remember shooting the M14 in the army on full auto and by the third shot you were shooting at the sky. Funny story - they once had us train to shoot at aircraft by using an RC flying wing. I put my M14 on auto and dropped it on the first pass. Put a bullet through the engine and they only had one engine thinking that nobody would ever hit the engine but brought extra wings. I ruined everyone's training that day.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Funny that people often don't think it had full when it came to m14

[@fruckles]

​@@Matt-md5yt Even though most stocks still have the cut-out for the selector switch. ☕🐝🇺🇸

[@Shademastermcc]

@@fruckles Coffee bee us?

[@patrickhooper2843]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@ithinkihadeight]

I bought a SOCOM 16 when they first came out 20 years ago, wanted something that would avoid the AWB restrictions while living behind enemy lines in the People's Republik of Massachusetts. Topped it with a Leopold scout scope on quick detach rings and it's been my SHTF ever since.

[@holyomega3093]

I would argue you still has it better than us living in the California Province of Communist Internecion. These wackos is about to tag on another 10% to the 12% sales tax starting July 1st for all gun purchase. They are basically trying to price out our rights while claiming voting ID is discriminatory.

[@matthewminch5894]

I did the same thing and bought a Socom II since I live in Kaliforniastan. I have AR's too but there is something in my soul that wont let me get rid of it.

[@carnaud]

M1A Scout Squad here because I live in New Yorkistan

[@tristenklein5940]

Love those SOCOMs purchased 2 and put a Leopold scopes on them. Then got one for my son’s birthday. He loves it. They’re freaking awesome and reliable.

[@soonerfrac4611]

I sincerely wish I had purchased one when McMillan still made their own side folding stock for it.

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

I love the M1A in all of its models.

[@forgottenhistory2562]

Same. Id say my fav is the loaded, followed by the scout. I cant get into the SOCOM for some reason.

[@Doc_Holiday.]

IMHO the M1A scout is one of the best rifles for if SHTF. If you only have one rifle you want versatility, dependability, and ammo you can find very commonly used (308). Now the 308 is a great choice because it’s a hard hitting round and very commonly used. Can turn cover into concealment. I know people will say it’s to heavy. Well from my experience as a combat vet with the 82nd and humping around M240B around Iraq it’s definitely a lot lighter. M240 weights at 27 pounds M1A scout weights at 8.8 pounds call it 9.5 with an optic. Definitely doable. The M1A can shoot great with iron sights at short to intermediate range Short 100-300 meters Intermediate 400-600 meters easy anything farther becomes more of an area target and should reconsider. Mine is set up very basic with a scout scope (Burris 2x7-32) magnification. I like the scout scope because it’s easy positive identification and target acquisition. Allows for both eyes to be open and get better peripherals and situational awareness. But to be fair whatever is your preferred rifle no matter the cost. Get the range time in and hone your basics. Remember slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Airborne 🇺🇸🫡

[@SHOTRED555]

I would rather have my PTR91/G3 for that purpose.

[@Doc_Holiday.]

@@SHOTRED555 that’s fair but I think the M1A as far as parts would be more relatively available considering how popular and nostalgic the m14/m1a is. Something to consider

[@LL-ft6ed]

Too bad the barrel is NIGH IMPOSSIBLE to change out (unlike an AR), so much so that EVEN Springfield no longer service barrel swaps!...And there are fewer and fewer gunsmiths who work on the M1A/M14. Springfield 100% needs to make a tool that makes barrel changes easier like the AR wrench!!....

[@Doc_Holiday.]

@@LL-ft6ed valid point and I hope they do.

[@matthewminch5894]

@@LL-ft6ed Def not as easy as an AR, but check out fulton armory. You can get all sorts of different barrels in different calibers. If i remember right they even sell the action wrenches and other needed tools to change it out.

[@rammuchewicz8045]

My retirement gift to myself was a Ruger Mini-30, for most of the reasons you mention here. I had walked past it on the shelf for a couple of years without notice. Then one day it caught my eye and I asked if I could work the action ... When I regained consciousness I was at my desk reassembling the mini, with the scent of Hoppe's in the air. As far as the safety goes ... it is right where it needs to be.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Sweet pick. It's iconic from the A-team and so much more

[@tyvandm]

agreed regarding safety. Your finger should only be in there if you are ready to shoot anyway, so I don't see the problem. Not to mention it will automatically remind you to "defeat the safety" as they say, in the event that you forgot. And its an ambi safety from before ambi safeties were cool.

[@vicdiaz5180]

@@Matt-md5yt FYI: the A-Team use a Ruger mini 14 which is chambered in 223 the mini 30 is chambered in 7.62x39, but yes, overall sweet pick 👍🏽

[@robwilson3972]

I chose the Mini-14 for the same reason Colion loves the Scout rifle. The profile is perfect in my eyes. I was looking for a strong dependable action for short range. My only complaint of the Mini-14 is the 1:9 twist rate which is good for 55Gr bullets but has accuracy issues with 62Gr and especially 75Gr. For anything beyond 250 yards, my custom bolt action in 284Winchester is perfect.

[@thequietman9464]

Mine came from a brother I served with. When he died, long after we got home, his son's brought it to me and said Dad wanted you to have this. I put a Leupold scout scope on it and never looked back. It hangs in the center of my gun wall. Oh and I have 4 different models of the SR 71 in my study. You obviously have excellent taste.

[@ianray8823]

Theres a song call " a good look" by Sturgill Simpson and it has a line "got a socom scout with 20 extra mags" and I smiled at that

[@coyoteodie4458]

And then it's just turtles all the way down

[@Arthrninja]

That whole album is just so good.

[@cicio7777]

I ABSOLUTELY love the M1A! Part of history...

[@user-eg2yj5bn4m]

The M 14 is one of my favorite rifles ever created I thank my dad for his appreciation for this gun.... No Diddy!

[@RaiderLeo69]

I have the scout squad, M1A is a superb rifle! I would never sell it!

[@smccrory60]

Bought mine the 1st of April, already put 300 rounds through it. Was a bucket list gun for me, wouldn't trade it for anything!!!

[@lividthoughts]

Love mine! Got it with the camo synthetic stock and several hundred rounds through it and not one problem. I also put a QD holusun red dot on it and boy does she look pretty

[@RaiderLeo69]

@@lividthoughts nice!

[@RaiderLeo69]

@@smccrory60 nicely

[@LL-ft6ed]

What are your plans to change out the barrel when the time comes? I heard it's 5000 rounds for standard non-chrome lined. It's so much a PITA that even Springfield no longer services the M1A regarding barrel swaps...now it's harder and harder to find a gunsmith who will work on the model too...Springfield NEEDS to develop a cheap tool (like the AR wrench) for easy barrel changes, for the longevity of the platform...

[@manyfaces2614]

On my bucket list

[@christophallen8859]

A buddy of mine got a M1A Scout for his birthday and went to the range to zero rifles in and hot damn! That rifle is better in person and is a pleasure to shoot.

[@MrWolfsDen]

I used to own a 1903 Springfield 3-0-6 . It was one hell of a firearm . Bought it for twenty five dollars . Sold it for two hundred and fifty dollars . Wish I had it back .

[@user-bg2gh6ty2b]

They're like 1000 now

[@totenfurwotan4478]

Damn boomer you blew it

[@MrWolfsDen]

@@totenfurwotan4478 considering it was 40 years ago I thought I did pretty good .

[@MrWolfsDen]

@@user-bg2gh6ty2b yeah , if I still had it , I wouldn't sell it now . That's the way it goes sometimes .

[@totenfurwotan4478]

@@MrWolfsDen nah, the money you make selling classic rifles is NEVER worth the value of owning the classic rifle

[@dozer313]

Hands down my favorite rifle since I was a kid

[@darrian.murray7798]

I have this model in my collection. I was a Navy Gunner's Mate. I carried a M-14 and a Colt 1911 45. Both never failed me.

[@remijioherrera7704]

Looks sexier with the wood stock

[@Uberragen21]

NO

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Yeah but its biggest problem was always weight.

[@remijioherrera7704]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss well then go to the gym😁

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

@@remijioherrera7704 I said the biggest problem was the weight. Theres no reason to have to carry a metal cannon and a wooden tree trunk attached to it at the same time this isnt 1734

[@waltski4375]

I think the 22" with the wood stock is, indeed sexy. That said, I could live with the 18" with a synthetic stock. Better yet....have one of each!

[@AllAboutSurvival]

The .308 round packs a punch, making it perfect for various applications.

[@sigpig912]

I have the SOCOM 16 and it is AWESOME...!

[@tomwinter1317]

As a vet I’m gonna let it slide that you said Vietnam happened in the 50s (it was the 60s) in return for providing this awesome content.

[@roper959]

I bought my M1A when there was no Scout Squad or SOCOM16. Options were Standard or National Match or White Feather. So I got the Standard, I went to a gunshow in Sept of 2011 (yes) with the intention of arming up. Walked out with a Standard M1A, an XM15 and as much ammo as I and my son could carry. I never regretted it. It shoots surprisingly soft for a 308. The recoil impulse seems extended over a longer period making follow ups just easy. I was at the range and shot a 20 round mag in well under 7 seconds, hitting the 15" gong at 130 meters 20 times, offhand. When I finished I realized nobody else was shooting. Everybody watched me most with their mouths agape and the range officer looked at me and instead of the deserved admonishment for not leaving 3 seconds between shots said "I want to be on your side, what the hell are you shooting?". I since upgrade the stock to the archangel stock and have a forward mounted Burris 2.5x scout scope. But it was great with the beech stock and iron sights

[@thelordbart]

My M1A socom was the 2nd rifle I bought with my money, many many years ago. Still have it, great platform the m1a.

[@broppiovinegar2964]

Beautiful rifle, one of my favorite service rifles

[@chrispatterson3110]

I think he just gets paid by the companies to put there guns out there to say they are great

[@airborneivan]

Would love to get one for nostalgic reasons.

[@dannyhyde7019]

Out of all the rifles I've fired and owned the day I got my hands on the M1A... It was over. I LOVE IT. I have no clue how many rounds I have through it and its a huge number. She always puts a smile ear to ear on my face.

[@michaelhodges8312]

Love my M1A Scout with a Burris Scout scope! Outstanding 7.62X51 rifle!

[@Arokel]

You and Garand Thumb are tempting me into this. Good option for us stuck in Commiefornia.

[@fdangleshadang-a-lang7149]

I’m in Commiefornia too unfortunately. I’ve always had a love affair for the M-14, and have for years been thinking of getting an M1A for a while. I just bought mine and it’s reassuring seeing both Garand and Colin post with these rifles

[@baldmenwin9591]

MOOOOOOOVE, My Friend... Escape from LA

[@jebbroham1776]

You won't regret it man! I got mine back 2021 and It's been absolutely phenomenal.

[@richlopez5896]

I bought mine in 2016 and its a fun rifle. if you have one for sale near you then you absolutely scoop it up

[@briankelly4827]

Do. It.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

This is their BEST version! It’s on my bucket list.

[@64samsky]

I have the SOCOM 16 & I love it.

[@TheMortarman0341]

Hell yeah. I absolutely love my scout squad. It's definitely my battle rifle of choice if SHTF.

[@Scruffyman81]

Colion loves this because it's hella expensive.

[@kylevidetto1115]

If there was a $5,000 modern sporting gun Colion Noir could buy, he would. *Added Edit: Then a pro-2A organization would sponsor him if he promotes their brand for capitalism purposes. They'd supply him everything needed. Money makes the world go round!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

It’s not that expensive bruh. Get your money up.

[@jonathan-6958]

The most normal Colion review (its totally not paid by Springfield, its only a coincidence that springfield releases the embargo and his video comes out).

[@YacolJ]

Is costs as much as comparable .308's.

[@chriscarnes87]

Most AR-10’s cost more. It’s no more expensive than most 308’s.

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

I got the SOCOM 16, love this rifle. Best SHTF weapon. If you want long range, get a bolt action. M1A is your best general rifle. Once you start getting into soecialty situations, use soecialty weapons. Shotgun for trench clears, etc. Bolt actions for long range. And mounted belt feds for suppression and whatnot. Then the old mortar rounds and drones for precision warfare

[@coolgr3y997]

Man, that camera effect when it’s focused on the rifle and everything around it moves, is so awesome. Love that.

[@JG-mt3rp]

I love it when Colion gets all emotional ❤

[@krisrhebergen]

This set up with a suppressor and 1-8 lpvo is a dream gun of mine that I couldn’t justify at the moment lol

[@jebbroham1776]

I absolutely LOVE mine and have had it since 2021. For being shorter than the M14 I still find it be as accurate.

[@Oldhogleg]

Fun fact, the SR71 Blackbird was the last airplane design and engineed with a Slide Rule!

[@duffthimblespork8371]

Nowadays, companies like Boeing design planes with a slide whistle

[@Oldhogleg]

@@duffthimblespork8371 Do engineering based on feelings!

[@nerored6235]

And the mechanics hated because it leaked like a funnel when it was on the ground and cold. The seals didn't close properly until it was warm and moving.

[@RIbigDave]

Kelly Johnson was a genius

[@coltenswindle3827]

The eye relief in the intro picture is unbelievable

[@KEN-du2iz]

Bought the tanker few years ago. One of my favorites. Needs a good trigger job out the box but puts a smile on my face every time

[@Sheepdog1314]

that's why I bought a mini-14 ranch. Classic rifle design

[@mse4486]

Can’t wait to get my own.

[@gruntcast]

Had my springfiled SOCOM2 rifle for years. Love it, weight and all 😊

[@loganrosas2226]

I just inherited this gun and knowing that's it's WAY better than I thought it was is really nice. Thank your for your vary informative video

[@jeffreywoods5091]

Ditto, I love mine as well.

[@patrickjohnson8684]

I love the random Garand thumb pop in

[@scottlusardi9111]

Love what u do Brother and what u stand for keep bringing it

[@Chuck-id1lh]

Who doesn't love this rifle??

[@katana258]

every soy boy video site who thinks you fire this full auto from standing

[@alwaysfreedom9354]

Gun owner haters.

[@kratz57x]

idgits

[@jameslarsen3658]

Communists 😆

[@Chuck-id1lh]

@@jameslarsen3658Do'h!! lmao 🤣😂

[@JackTheGiantKiller77]

Though we were issued the Standard M16A1 in 1971 when I went into the Armed Forces. There was always 10 to 15 M14's in the back racks of our Arm's Room. We could sign out an M14 and take it to the Range. It's an Excellent Battle Rifle. Fear not, you had an M14 in your hands.

[@patrickridered83]

I have the SOCOM 16 II. Its my favorite rifle and my go to for when SHTF! I also picked up a Mini 14. What a great pair of rifles.

[@lordumas]

I love the cinematography on this video as well 👍

[@CodyG.]

I first bought my m1a scout squad in 2018 and I gotta say that it's one of my favorite rifles that I own! You put scope on it a tripod and it's the best rifle you'll ever own.

[@roadwarrior3315]

I have this exact rifle and I could not agree more.

[@Pharaohgrows]

I’ve wanted a M1a for a while now this video and the last one you did just solidified I will have one.

[@forgottenhistory2562]

I just picked one up, you wont be dissapointed!

[@Christopherson2006]

Beautiful rifle 😍

[@halfbreedmedic1756]

Just my experience here. I love my M1A scout. It’s 2-3 moa out of the box. I killed a whitetail at 450yds one shot with it, as well as numerous coyotes and javelina. I put a vortex viper 5-25 scope on it, and fired hundreds of rounds so far with no reliability issues. Sure it’s a bit heavy, but I don’t mind. I bought my scout as my do everything rifle, and it hasn’t disappointed me yet. It’s not for everyone sure, but i don’t feel the need to buy or build a super accurate sub moa rifle. I rarely shoot my ar or my ak outside of the range anymore. This is my practical, shtf ranch rifle and I love it. Edit: had to fix some autocorrect errors…

[@robviousobviously5757]

my G.I. Joe in the 70's had a M-14... been a fan ever since... with my M1A-NM I can hit a pie plate @ 600 yards... with iron sights... works for me

[@designatedfork]

In like 3 years, Noir gonna be reviewing the full 22" barrel model bc its his new favorite

[@jerichofawkes1911]

Love mine! I got it with the FDE stock and I put on a Leupold Scout Scope. It’s a fun, but serious rifle.

[@davieslocker86]

Would you enjoy every gun given to you?

[@jasonmcclish2580]

Socom 16 is one of my grail rifles.

[@kurttank8963]

2:46 That gun centered view is really awesome

[@TheyAreHereForYou]

Agreed, its always been at the top of the aesthetic list for me as well.

[@jarheadzader]

I particularly love the M1A Scout mounted in a Sage EBR stock.

[@zak-o-lantern]

The crazy thing is. I was just looking up this rifle yesterday, and you post a video on it. Guess I have to get one now.

[@shelbywalker9713]

I have the socom 16 and it's a beast absolutely love it

[@edallen5711]

My first M1A was a SOCOM 16 in FDE. Absolutely love it. Especially with the flip up shoulder rest on the butt. As a result I had to get the Scout and the standard. I like the 16" barrell on the SOCOM better for quick handling capabilities. For distance, the full length barrell. All of them are fun and accurate.

[@lioneaglegriffin]

I will admit the Garand grandchild aesthetic is what drew me to buying my first firearm the M1A socom. Especially being limited in options by CA.

[@LightofRyga]

My Scout Squad is by far the best gun I own, and by far the most fun to shoot, and easily the gun I will always pick up if shtf. I REALLY don't understand peoples thinking that this gun is old and obsolete. Its a battle rifle that spits hot fire 600 yards down range. It takes a turd all over the AR15 in nearly every respect except weight.

[@dualityofmorons]

I have a full length with an optic. I love it

[@GRADERFL]

Yes!

[@buddysumner4022]

The badassery is of the chart,

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

the scout squad is definitely the coolest and most practical M1A. I will get one on the future. It's just a great, do-everything rifle.

[@stevehenry2142]

Carried wooden stock M14 with full barrel in Vietnam when.I was in the Marines... baby was extremely lethal at 500 meters....best rifle other than ma deuce I have ever fired. BAR is my 2nd favorite followed by the Garand.

[@VincDuran]

Nice review! Thanks

[@tg9891]

It’s the final one i need. I own a Stainless Kreiger Barreled variant NM M1A which has been completely hot rodded and laid into a Troy M14 Battle Rail Chassis; a Super Match with the Parakarized Douglas Barrel and the SOCOM 16. Scout Quad is the one I am missing. Great guns!!

[@williamstringer2846]

I have had mine for 3 years and love it.

[@oif3vetk9]

My love affair with this system started when I shot competition on my NG unit rifle team. I bought a scout in 2013, was a bit disappointed with the accuracy. (In reality it wasn't bad. I just expected what my highly accurized M14 would do.) So I changed barrels to a 22" Krieger medium profile barrel, had it bedded, trigger job, gas system tuned, (And it was at this point I kind of lost my mind) then mounted a Athlon Midas TAC 5-25x56. Worked out a good handload for it and yeahhhhhhh, she does long range pretty good. If shtf it's my go to rifle for sure.

[@BrentDelong1253]

My dream rifle. I have an AR, but wish I could afford one of these. One of the best rifles in the world.

[@user-fh5bo6ln6g]

Literally fell in love with With it when I saw it at the gun store

[@hobbstactv2571]

While we're calling the M14 a "rifle of yesteryear", let's not gloss over the fact that the AR, which comes first to most people's mind when they think of a "modern rifle design" is also a product of the 50's and 60's.

[@robwilson3972]

If it works, don't fix it.

[@fredrickmillstead2804]

M14 is heavy, bulky and without a doubt the long gun you need when the shtf. Carried one in RVN for 10 months before cycled to M16.

[@LiberalPatriot]

My favorite one in the collection! 😎

[@markjordan2382]

Isn’t that a oxymoron Liberal Patriot

[@bentleymitchell5979]

Thank you for posting

[@crazy4dariver]

I love that rifle!! Beautiful, functional and accurate as hell

[@razorback0z]

By far my favorite rifle of all time. So simple, so flexible, so reliable.

[@frankr7307]

Loved the M1A Scout Squad so much I bought the tanker 4 months later both are beautiful

[@jdotgee88]

I’m on the crossroad of owning a loaded model but deciding between tanker and soccom 😂😂

[@kentcostello5286]

OMG that's my favorite rifle and jet too . I got M14 but I want to get the M1A. Love it .

[@chrisdarcy8998]

She's a beauty for sure! I have a friend who is a gunsmith (aren't I lucky?) He acquired a box of parts that eventually made up an FN FAL, the oddity was the barrel, someone had taken a hacksaw to it at about 17" long, just long enough to cut it back and thread it for whatever muzzle device and keep it stamp free. That has a very distinctive silhouette also and my personal fav. But dang, the M1A is a beast too!

[@dienekyes1976]

Picked up the 16" a few years ago..... Spot on Video.

[@chadwickhodulik2311]

Nice Going old School love it Colion..👍👍

[@tomc7598]

I love my SOCOM 16!!! Extremely durable multi purpose rifle!!!!

[@jnw60]

I picked up a used m1a a few weeks ago for $600. Im not the familiar with M1As so wasnt sure what i was getting. I got it home and ran #s through Springfield website. It turned out to their top of the line model. Best purchase ive made in years. Ive put about 500rds through it with no issues. Holding 3/4" at 100yds. Looking into a scout model next

[@undyingwolf]

Bro over here making his own lore

[@Matt-md5yt]

Oh my such a sweet one you covered Sir

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Colion

[@CMSixSeven]

Love my M1A Scout. About to get a SOCOM 16 too.

[@cfergusn]

I, too, love the scout. Really nice when its suppressed...

[@Mo0kie]

This badboy is sick. I cannot confirm or deny that I only have the norinco knockoff 😔

[@jerryshowens3049]

That's a sweet looking rifle.

[@seagray5727]

Awesome video, man!

[@zman5387]

Don't own one, (but own a Mini-14) but I've always liked the M1 platform. If I was king of a military one possibility would be the M1A Squad scout the main battle rifle; the Socom 16 for special forces; and the regular M1A 14" barrel for snipers. Same bullet and magazine for all three guns, so good on logistics and good 308 fire power.