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The Springfield Armory M1A. We are talking about a rifle steeped in history, shoots an OUTSTANDING round, and is reliable, (we are talking about a Garand action after all!)

M1a Specs:

• Caliber: 7.62mm NATO (.308 Win.)
• Barrel: 22", Twist: 1 turn in 12 inches, right hand, four-groove Std Carbon Steel Barrel
• Size Weight: 9.2 pounds, Length: 44 1/3" long
• Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled, semi-automatic magazine fed
• Sights Front: Military square post Rear: Military aperture with MOA adjustments for both windage and elevation. 26 3/4" sight radius
• Capacity: 10 round box magazine (20 round available)
• Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs., two-stage military trigger
• Cost: $1586

OK, the $1500 price tag may be a little tough to justify to the wife.. Any good excuses I could use to justify buying one??