{"id":120540,"date":"2019-12-30T11:23:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T16:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=120540"},"modified":"2019-12-30T11:23:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:25:49","slug":"springfield-m1a-tanker-unboxed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-m1a-tanker-unboxed\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Springfield M1A Tanker .308 WIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Springfield Armory\u00a0 M1A is the civilian version of the venerable M14 rifle used by our military since the late 50s. New for 2019, Springfield released the M1A Tanker inspired by the \u201cTanker\u201d Garand rifles of late WWII. The shortened barrel makes the Tanker easier to maneuver in tight spaces while retaining the firepower of the .308 WIN cartridge. The M1A Tanker is the same size as the famous SOCOM 16 but sports a vintage walnut stock that pays homage to those who carried Springfield Armory rifles into battle. It comes with one 10-round steel magazine, a soft rifle case, and owner\u2019s manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"239\" title=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-1024x239.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-120545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-1024x239.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-400x93.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-150x35.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-768x179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-1536x358.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile-2048x478.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M1A Tanker has a 16.25\u201d carbon steel parkerized barrel with an overall length of 37.25\u201d versus 44.33\u201d for a standard M1A. Springfield\u2019s proprietary muzzle brake with integrated front sight sit on the end of the barrel. It features a white XS Sights tritium front sight post allowing for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions. The front sight can also be adjusted for windage. Specially positioned gas ports on the muzzle brake reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" title=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-1024x496.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-120546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-400x194.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Muzzle-2048x991.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A retro-style barrel shroud covers the barrel and protects shooters from injuring themselves on a hot barrel. An enlarged rear Ghost Ring aperture helps with faster target acquisition and features MOA windage and elevation adjustments. The steel receiver is made through an investment casting process and hand fitted to the stock. The M1A uses a rotating bolt system and is manipulated with a standard GI style op-rod. The receiver has a bolt release on the left side and features a stripper clip guide on top for quick reloads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"239\" title=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-1024x239.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-120547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-1024x239.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-400x93.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-150x35.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-768x179.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-1536x358.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Profile2-2048x478.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The American walnut stock features integrated sling loops and a steel hinged butt-plate with storage for accessories. The trigger group features a two-stage trigger with integrated safety lever. It can also be removed and serviced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" title=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\" class=\"wp-image-120548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-400x207.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-1536x796.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/M1A_Stock-2048x1062.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MSRP on the M1A Tanker is $1,987. Find one from your local dealer on GunsAmerica for less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search\/Category\/659\/2\/Guns\/Rifles\/Springfield-Armory-Rifles\/M1A-M14.htm\" campaign=\"SA_Tanker_Unboxed_BuyGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">  Shop on GunsAmerica for a Springfield M1A Tanker<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at Springfield:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/products\/m1a-tanker\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-m1a-tanker-unboxed\" title=\"Springfield Armory M1A Tanker Unboxed at the Gun Counter\">https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/products\/m1a-tanker\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New for 2019, Springfield released the M1A Tanker inspired by the \u201cTanker\u201d Garand rifles of late WWII. 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