SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A Loaded | .308 Win | 22in NM Barrel | MA9226

The Springfield Armory M1A Loaded (MA9226) is a semi-automatic rifle built on the M14/M1A heritage with a 22″ National Match medium-weight, air-gauged carbon steel barrel and a black synthetic fixed stock. It ships with one 10-round parkerized steel magazine and features National Match sights plus a tuned two-stage trigger for precise shot control. A good optic pairing under $1,000 for this platform is the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44, which balances magnification range and optical clarity for precision work without exceeding the suggested budget.

Applications: competitive/target shooting and precision range work.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Springfield Armory.
• The model is M1A Loaded.
• The manufacturer’s part number is MA9226.
• The caliber is .308 Winchester / 7.62×51 NATO.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and is a medium-weight National Match air-gauged carbon steel barrel.
• The twist rate is 1:11″.
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The overall length is 44.3 inches.
• The weight with an empty magazine is 9.3 pounds.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds and the rifle includes one 10-round parkerized steel magazine.
• The stock material is black synthetic.
• The trigger is a National Match two-stage (4.5–5 lb).
• The sights are a National Match front blade and match-grade rear aperture with windage and elevation adjustments.
• The UPC is 706397012267.

The M1A Loaded brings National Match components to a familiar platform: the tuned two-stage trigger and match-grade sights make precision shooting more accessible, while the synthetic stock reduces weight and environmental sensitivity. The rifle’s configuration suits competitive and precision-range roles where a solid trigger and a proven barrel profile matter.

Owners commonly praise the National Match barrel for improved accuracy and the two-stage trigger for a predictable, crisp release.

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