Hunting with an M1A

[RT13]

Is there any place in CA that allows you to hunt wild boar with an M1A?

[xSARSx]

yes you can hunt with a m1a. i've done it plenty of time with deer. beware thoug this is a very heavy rifle to be carrying it all day lol good luck though

[E Pluribus Unum]

Is there any place in CA that allows you to hunt wild boar with an M1A?

M1A's are illegal to hunt with... I will take your worthless POS off your hands for $300.... because I like you...

yes you can hunt with a m1a. i've done it plenty of time with deer. beware thoug this is a very heavy rifle to be carrying it all day lol good luck though

What you talkin 'bout Willis?

Take your average Deer rifle.... Remington 700 in .3006. It weighs 9 pounds, not counting ammo, or optics.

Take your average, light weight, but full length rifle- M16- a bit over 7 pounds with no scope or ammo.


Now compare it to an M14 (M1a):
Full length weight: 9.8 pounds, no ammo, no scope
SOCOM weight: 7.8 pounds, no ammo, no scope.

So, you see, an M1A (or other M14 variant) can be configured within a pound of the lightest of the light, and the heaviest of the heavy... it all depends on options.

I hunt almost exclusively with my full length, standard M1A, with an ARMS18 mount, and a full-size Nikon scope, with a 20 round magazine. Fully dressed out and loaded, I'm pushing 13 pounds, and I hike up and down mountains ranging from 2500 to 7000 feet. I have a tactical sling, so even at 13 pounds, it's not that big of a deal.

If I am going on a 10+ mile hike, I take my 4.5 pounds Kel-Tec SU-16 with me... otherwise, it's M1A time. With a 200 meter zero, that baby hits within 3 inches of the point of aim from 25 meters out past 220 meters. It's awesome for hunting because even at 300 yards/meters, it's only 5 inches of drop. It basically means that I don't have to adjust point of aim for distance; if I can see the deer (or other mammal), I aim right for it, and it hits within a couple inches every time.

I think the M1A is an AWESOME hunting platform.

Oh, and OP... M1A's have no additional restrictions than every other semi-auto center fire rifle... if it's legal to use your Remington, you can use your M1A... assuming it's not a Registered Assault Weapon.

[mcmikeblues7]

[QUOTE=E Pluribus Unum;8546209]M1A's are illegal to hunt with... I will take your worthless POS off your hands for $300.... because I like you...



What you talkin 'bout Willis?

Take your average Deer rifle.... Remington 700 in .3006. It weighs 9 pounds, not counting ammo, or optics.

Take your average, light weight, but full length rifle- M16- a bit over 7 pounds with no scope or ammo.


Now compare it to an M14 (M1a):
Full length weight: 9.8 pounds, no ammo, no scope
SOCOM weight: 7.8 pounds, no ammo, no scope.

So, you see, an M1A (or other M14 variant) can be configured within a pound of the lightest of the light, and the heaviest of the heavy... it all depends on options.

I hunt almost exclusively with my full length, standard M1A, with an ARMS18 mount, and a full-size Nikon scope, with a 20 round magazine. Fully dressed out and loaded, I'm pushing 13 pounds, and I hike up and down mountains ranging from 2500 to 7000 feet. I have a tactical sling, so even at 13 pounds, it's not that big of a deal.

If I am going on a 10+ mile hike, I take my 4.5 pounds Kel-Tec SU-16 with me... otherwise, it's M1A time. With a 200 meter zero, that baby hits within 3 inches of the point of aim from 25 meters out past 220 meters. It's awesome for hunting because even at 300 yards/meters, it's only 5 inches of drop. It basically means that I don't have to adjust point of aim for distance; if I can see the deer (or other mammal), I aim right for it, and it hits within a couple inches every time.

I think the M1A is an AWESOME hunting platform.

Oh, and OP... M1A's have no additional restrictions than every other semi-auto center fire rifle... if it's legal to use your Remington, you can use your M1A... assuming it's not a Registered Assault Weapon.[/QUOTE

lightweight hunting rifle without scope or ammo (let's take a tikka T3 lite short action) weighs in at 6 pounds 3 oz.

[E Pluribus Unum]

lightweight hunting rifle without scope or ammo (let's take a tikka T3 lite short action) weighs in at 6 pounds 3 oz.

So what's your point? I didn't say there are not lighter rifles; I even mentioned my other hunting rifle is 4.5 pounds. My point is that an M1A in the proper configuration is no heavier than an average deer rifle.

Even at 6 pounds, that's only 1.5 pounds lighter than a SOCOM.... not exactly a game changer. With a tactical sling, basically no difference.

[mcmikeblues7]

So what's your point? I didn't say there are not lighter rifles; I even mentioned my other hunting rifle is 4.5 pounds. My point is that an M1A in the proper configuration is no heavier than an average deer rifle.

Even at 6 pounds, that's only 1.5 pounds lighter than a SOCOM.... not exactly a game changer. With a tactical sling, basically no difference.

I wouldn't say 1.5 pounds is nothing to worry about, yes not a game changer, but all the useless weight you add up (I would venture to say a tikka T3 lite is a better hunting weapon than an M1A in almost all scenarios, hence the "useless") adds up quick and you end up with 7-10 pounds heavier load. The Tikka is not only lighter but also has a much greater choices in regards to caliber, and is less than half the cost. The only time I would EVER take an M1A over a tikka T3 lite is if there was an elevated chance I would need to protect myself from humans, ie hunting in areas where there are many pot farms.

[24Sailor]

The only time I would EVER take an M1A over a tikka T3 lite is if there was an elevated chance I would need to protect myself from humans, ie hunting in areas where there are many pot farms.

Unfortunately the M1A's and other similar firearms are associated with the weapon of choice of illicit garden guards. So in brandishing one you become either suspicious or a target while hunting in known growing areas.

[E Pluribus Unum]

I wouldn't say 1.5 pounds is nothing to worry about, yes not a game changer, but all the useless weight you add up (I would venture to say a tikka T3 lite is a better hunting weapon than an M1A in almost all scenarios, hence the "useless") adds up quick and you end up with 7-10 pounds heavier load. The Tikka is not only lighter but also has a much greater choices in regards to caliber, and is less than half the cost. The only time I would EVER take an M1A over a tikka T3 lite is if there was an elevated chance I would need to protect myself from humans, ie hunting in areas where there are many pot farms.

We can debate "which is better" all day long... while I disagree with most of what you are saying, the scope of my point is that the M1A can be configured such that it is no heavier than what the average person carries into the brush in search for game. Most hunting rifles are going to weigh 8-9 pounds plus accessories.

As I said in my original post... even better than the Tikka T3, I hunt with my 4.5 pound SU-16 with a Nikkon scope and 35 round AR magazine. With a 10 rounder, I'm under 6 pounds, and the 35 is just over. All invested I have less than half the price of a M1A, and even less than a Tikka T3, with an accurate-enough semi-auto.

The original post asked about hunting with an M1A; then someone said it is too heavy. It is my point that MOST deer rifles outweigh the SOCOM.... argue all day long about which is better and why, but facts are facts.

Unfortunately the M1A's and other similar firearms are associated with the weapon of choice of illicit garden guards. So in brandishing one you become either suspicious or a target while hunting in known growing areas.

NAH... pot farmers don't bother to get hunting licenses and deer tags.... I've been stopped by many a game warden and my M1A usually turns into a drool fest.

[alice901212]

I think the M1A is an AWESOME hunting platform.So, you see, an M1A (or other M14 variant) can be configured within a pound of the lightest of the light, and the heaviest of the heavy... it all depends on options.

[lewdogg21]

This thread reminds me why I avoid posting in here often now.

[Trapper]

This thread reminds me why I avoid posting in here often now.

+1

Spend a few years hunting with your M1A then give us a full report.

[Divernhunter]

I have a NM M1A but I will take my Tikka hunting every time over the M1A. When I was younger I carried a Rem700 Varmit rifles deer hunting and killed one. But once was enough. I also carried mag rifles and an all original 30-40 Krag hunting but not anymore. I also do not put huge scopes on my BG hunting rifles. A Leupold 3X9X40 or 3.5X10X40 is all one needs. I have shot animals from 6' to over 600 yards with them.

Now if you want to haul a M1A all over the placeloaded with 5-10-20-20+ round mags I am happy for you. If you enjoy it then great. But that is not a common choice for hunters and you will have to agree to that. Facts are Facts. Same thing about your Kel-tec. It is not commonly used for hunting. Either will work just not common. Just as a Encore pistol in 308Win is not real common with most hunters. But I have used mine. Should everyone?----No but if it works for someone and they like it then who is to say it cannot be done. But is it(or should it be) suggested for the general hunting public? I think not.
So everone do not get your panties in a bunch and be nice.

[dexter9659]

Unfortunately the M1A's and other similar firearms are associated with the weapon of choice of illicit garden guards. So in brandishing one you become either suspicious or a target while hunting in known growing areas.

I always bring my M1A while hunting in the emerald triangle, though I have never brandished it. I spose that means I would never be considered a garden guard or DEA.

[taperxz]

OMG an M1A?? Totally illegal. You might kill to much. :P. Poor little animals! I think you can use it to duck hunt though. Oh and rabbits.

[pieeater]

Perfectly legal. I love mine, get a lot of comments on the fake silencer I have on it but besides that not a problem.