Description
There's a reason the M1A has stayed in production all these years. It shoots like a rifle should, and the Loaded version takes that a step further by building in the upgrades people used to pay a match gunsmith to install. Springfield starts with a 22 inch medium weight National Match barrel that's air-gauged for consistency, cut with 6-groove rifling in a 1:11 twist, and mated to a two-stage National Match trigger tuned to break clean between 4.5 and 5 pounds. That trigger alone changes the whole experience behind this rifle.
Match-Grade Sights on the M1A Loaded
The iron sights here are a real highlight. Up front you get a fine .062 inch National Match blade, paired with a non-hooded match-grade rear aperture measuring .0520 inches. The rear adjusts in half MOA clicks for windage and full MOA for elevation, which is precise enough to dial in for genuine long-range work without ever mounting glass. If you do want an optic down the road, the receiver accepts the standard M1A side-mount scope base.
Walnut Stock, Parkerized Steel, Timeless Looks
This particular model, MA9222NT, wears a fitted walnut stock over black Parkerized steel, and the combination looks every bit as good as it sounds. The muzzle is non-threaded with a clean profile, keeping the lines simple and traditional. At 9 pounds 3 ounces with an overall length of 41.25 inches, it has enough heft to soak up .308 recoil and hold steady on target, without feeling like a boat anchor when you carry it to the line.
Feeding the M1A Loaded .308
Chambered for .308 Win and 7.62×51 NATO, this rifle runs the most available full-power cartridge out there, and it ships with one 10-round magazine plus a padded heavy-duty rifle case from Springfield. Whether you're punching paper at 600 yards, working up handloads, or just want a piece of American rifle heritage that earns its keep at the range, this one delivers.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
- Model: M1A Loaded
- MPN: MA9222NT
- UPC: 706397905934
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO
- Action: Semi-Auto, Gas Operated
- Barrel: 22" National Match Medium Weight, 6-Groove Carbon Steel, 1:11 Twist
- Front Sight: National Match .062" Blade
- Rear Sight: Match-Grade Non-Hooded .0520" Aperture, 1/2 MOA Windage, 1 MOA Elevation
- Trigger: 2-Stage National Match Tuned, 4.5-5 lbs
- Stock: Walnut
- Finish: Black Parkerized
- Capacity: 10+1
- Overall Length: 41.25"
- Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory M1A Loaded rifle
- One 10-round magazine
- Heavy-duty padded rifle case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the M1A Loaded different from the Standard M1A?
The Loaded adds the upgrades competitive shooters used to send their rifles out for. That means an air-gauged medium weight National Match barrel, a tuned two-stage National Match trigger breaking at 4.5 to 5 pounds, a finer .062 inch front sight blade, and a match-grade .0520 inch rear aperture with half MOA windage adjustments. It's the accuracy package without the custom shop wait.
Can I mount a scope on the Springfield M1A Loaded?
Yes. The receiver has the standard M1A side-mount interface on the left side, so it accepts screw-on Picatinny scope mounts made for the platform. The match-grade irons are excellent on their own, though, and plenty of owners never bother with glass.
Does this M1A Loaded take standard M1A magazines?
It does. The rifle uses standard M1A detachable box magazines, and it ships with one 10-round mag in the box. Aftermarket and factory Springfield magazines are widely available if you want spares.
Is the barrel on the MA9222NT threaded?
No, this version has a non-threaded 22 inch muzzle with a clean, traditional profile. The barrel itself is the same premium air-gauged National Match medium weight tube found across the Loaded line, with 6-groove rifling and a 1:11 right-hand twist that stabilizes common .308 match bullet weights well.





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