Lefties and M1A brass ejection?

[Cuz]

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.

[kevinj308]

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

[wsimpso1]

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

[RangerTrace]

I've owned three of them and never had a problem with brass ejection. Go for it

[Bryan 45]

Both of mine send it out around 1 o'clock.

[Cuz]

Thanks for the responses. That makes me feel better about ordering one. Now to decide which one to get.

Thanks,

-Cuz.

[elenius]

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

[hopalong]

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

[Cuz]

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.