Cuz Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Can anyone tell me if brass ejection will be a problem for lefties shooting the M1A rifle? Which direction does the brass get thrown? I'm considering the Scout Squad model if that makes a difference. Thanks, -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Mine has never bothered me. Can't recall ever having it be a problem. The safety and mag release are pretty lefty friendly too Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsimpso1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 M1A does not generally tend to throw them back, but if it turns out that yours does, all you have to do to "housebreak" it is to take a coil at a time off the ejector spring. You can remove the ejector and spring without taking the rest of the gun apart too. Write back if you want to know how... Billski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I've owned three of them and never had a problem with brass ejection. Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Both of mine send it out around 1 o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thanks for the responses. That makes me feel better about ordering one. Now to decide which one to get. Thanks, -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) Get the full length 22" model. I had a Scout, but I learned that you want the longer sight radius if you're going to shoot it with the iron sights (and if you're not, I wouldn't get an M1A). Edit: Here's a thread where I got some good advice when I bought mine back in the day: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51133 Edited May 20, 2010 by elenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Cuz, I have shot a few M1 rifles, the scout will be fine for your left hand shooting as they generally eject straight out or a little forward. Your eyes are the determining factor for the 18" scout or the 22" std. M1a. I pay my eye doctor to keep mine where I can shoot my 18" and any other iron sighted rifle(or Pistol). The M1a (especially the scout) fits the HM division perfectly and I have shot mine in the LTD division in USPSA with the 20 rounders with what I feel is no disadvantage (I won). Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to get the 22" model. I am not planning to use it in competition, it will be just for fun at the range with iron sights. I've always wanted a semi-auto in 308 so this will be it. I would like to mount a bi-pod on it for use at the shooting bench. Do I need a special attachment for this? Can anyone recommend one? I should probably make this a new topic, huh? -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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