Springfield Armory M1A Tanker .308 Rifle
SA M1A Tanker Rifle Features and Specifications:
Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62x51mm
Barrel: 16.25"
Magazines: 1 x 10rd, Parkerized Steel
Length: 37.25"
Weight: 8.75 lbs
Stock: Walnut
Front Sight: XS Post w/ Tritium Insert, ..125 Blade
Rear Sight: Ghost Ring APerture, .135 w/MOA Adjustment for both Windage & Elevation
UPC: 706397926748
SKU: AA9622
Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Rifle Key Features
The M1A™ Tanker combines paradigm-shifting defensive features like a tritium-powered front night sight and ghost ring rear aperture with the inimitable timeless appeal of quality stained walnut. The 16.25" carbon steel barrel features a 1:11" right hand twist and six-groove precision rifling, and the whole package comes in at less than 9 lbs. With the compact yet powerful M1A™ Tanker you’ll always have enough gun.
WALNUT STOCK
The stained American walnut stock gives the M1A™ Tanker classic appeal.
INSPIRED BY TANKER GARAND OF WWII ERA
The M1A™ Tanker draws its inspiration from the prototype T26 Tanker Garand developed toward the end of World War II.
2-STAGE NM TUNED TRIGGER
A rifle like this deserves a perfect trigger. This match-grade two-stage version breaks crisply at an ideal 5 lbs.
FIRING THE FIREARM
WARNING: BEFORE AIMING AND FIRING YOUR FIREARM BE SURE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. KNOW WHERE YOUR BULLET WILL BE STOPPED.
When the firearm is loaded and you intend to fire, aim at your target, move the safety to the off position and pull the trigger . Expect the firearm to fire loudly and recoil . Do not drop the firearm. The M1ATM will automatically chamber a live round from the magazine after each shot until the magazine is empty . When through firing put the safety “ON” and unload the firearm . Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction .
A firearm may be fired from various positions . If you are unfamiliar with shooting a firearm you should get instructions from a competent instructor before attempting to fire your firearm .
This manual does not attempt to provide instruction on marksmanship, hunting, self defense or the many other uses of a firearm. Each firearm discipline requires training and practice from a certified instructor. Do not attempt to use any high power firearm such as an M1ATM for home or neighborhood defense without prior training and consideration of other options.
MAINTENANCE
Your M1ATM firearm is one of the finest military-type firearms ever built. Very little maintenance is needed to keep your M1ATM in good condition. Disassembly should be kept to an absolute minimum. This is especially true with National Match and Super Match firearms, whose actions are glass bedded to their stocks. Unnecessary removal promotes wear, sloppy fit, inaccuracy and defeats the purpose of the bedding. Please do not field strip your match firearm unless it is absolutely necessary.
GAS SYSTEM
The only normal maintenance procedure requiring any disassembly pertains to gas system care. After clearing the action, making sure the rifle is unloaded and safe, remove gas cylinder plug using a Springfield Armory® combination tool or a 3/8” (6 point) socket wrench by turning it counter-clockwise and withdrawing it from the gas cylinder. Tilting the firearm muzzle down, remove the gas piston, clean with bore solvent and wipe dry. Clean the inside of the gas cylinder and wipe dry. Use a #15 aircraft length drill bit and a letter “P” standard drill bit to remove carbon from inside the piston and plug. Insert the piston into the gas cylinder with the flat side up toward barrel. Make sure the piston is completely below the threads in the gas cylinder before replacing plug. Re-assemble dry - apply a SMALL dab of grease to the threads on the plug. CAUTION: The gas piston was designed to operate dry.
CLEANING
The bore and chamber should be regularly cleaned using proper equipment . Modern barrels shoot better when clean . To properly clean the barrel you should remove powder fouling and copper fouling metal from the bore, clean the flash suppressor and clean various residue from the chamber . When cleaning the barrel, place the firearm upside down to prevent solvent, oil, etc . from entering the stock and the gas system .
