The Springfield Armory M1A Loaded in 6.5 Creedmoor is a semi-automatic rifle built around the M1A's proven mechanics with a National Match grade barrel and refined trigger optimized for precision work. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge brings a flatter trajectory and less wind drift than the platform's traditional .308 chambering, which suits shooters pushing distances beyond 600 yards. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: M1A Loaded 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action Type: Semi-Automatic 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 44.33 inches 
• Weight (unloaded): 9.3 lbs 
• Capacity: 10 rounds (includes magazine) 
• Finish: Matte Black Receiver, Black Handguard/Stock 
• Grip Material: Synthetic Black 
• Safety Description: Manual Safety, Garand Style 
   

Detailed Features 

The 22-inch medium-weight stainless steel barrel has a 4-groove, 1:8 right-hand twist optimized for heavier 6.5 Creedmoor projectiles. The NM Grade .062 post front sight pairs with a non-hooded adjustable rear that dials windage in half-MOA increments and elevation in 1-MOA increments. The National Match tuned two-stage trigger breaks between 4.5 and 5 pounds cleanly. The precision-adjustable synthetic stock accommodates different shooter lengths of pull without gunsmithing. 
 

Target Audience 

Precision shooters who want the M1A's semi-automatic action in a cartridge suited to long-range work, and hunters pursuing medium to large game at extended distance where the 6.5 Creedmoor's low-recoil performance advantage matters. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

At national matches the trigger and barrel combination delivers the consistency competitors need. For backcountry hunting the 6.5 Creedmoor's trajectory simplifies holds at varying ranges, and the semi-auto action allows quick corrections. The Garand-style manual safety is familiar to M1A users.

The Springfield M1A Loaded in 6.5 Creedmoor draws a lot of interest from precision shooters who want a semi-auto platform in a capable long-range cartridge. Accuracy is consistently praised, and the 6.5 Creedmoor caliber gets specific credit for its long-range performance characteristics.

Build quality and reliability are viewed positively. The adjustable stock and National Match sights get mentioned as practical improvements that make the rifle more useful across different shooting positions and conditions. The M1A heritage appeals to owners who value the platform's history alongside its performance.

Weight—9.3 lbs unloaded—is the most frequent concern, particularly for hunters who carry the rifle in the field. Recoil is manageable but noted by some as more than expected from a 6.5 Creedmoor platform given the rifle's weight. The price sits at the top of the semi-auto market, and some buyers compare it unfavorably to bolt guns that may offer similar accuracy for less money in this caliber.