Springfield Armory, Inc. · Battle-Rifle · In Production · 1991
| Weight (empty) | 4310 g (152.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1126 mm (44.33") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 853 m/s (2799 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3457 J (2550 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Springfield Armory M1A Loaded is the match-grade civilian configuration of the M1A platform, introduced in the early 1990s as Springfield Armory, Inc.'s answer to NRA High Power and CMP competition shooters who wanted a competition-ready M14 derivative without paying the premium of the National Match or Super Match grades. The 'Loaded' designation refers to the rifle being pre-equipped with a National Match medium-weight, air-gauged premium barrel, a tuned two-stage National Match trigger th...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Springfield Armory, Inc. (engineering team)