Springfield Armory M1A Tanker | .308 Win | 16.25″ AA9622

The Springfield Armory M1A Tanker is a compact variant of the M1A platform chambered for .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO with a 16.25″ carbon steel barrel and a fixed walnut stock. It ships with a 10-round detachable magazine, XS post front sight with a tritium insert and an enlarged ghost-ring rear aperture for rapid, precise sighting. The Tanker configuration is tailored for shooters who want the ballistics of the M1A in a shorter, more maneuverable package.

An optic such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 (typically priced under $1,000) pairs well with this rifle for versatile range work and field use, preserving the rifle’s short profile while enabling quick target acquisition and engagement at variable distances.

Product Specifications

• The model is M1A Tanker.
• The manufacturer is Springfield Armory.
• The manufacturer part number is AA9622.
• The caliber is .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches.
• The action type is Semi-Auto.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The stock material is Walnut.
• The stock is finished in Walnut.
• The sights are XS post front with tritium insert and ghost-ring rear aperture.
• The muzzle device is a muzzle brake.
• Included accessories: one 10-round magazine.
• The overall length is 37.25 inches.
• The ATF type is Sporting Rifle.
• UPC: 706397926748.

This Tanker configuration delivers the core M1A experience in a shortened, more maneuverable format while retaining full-power .308 performance and legacy M1A operation. The walnut stock and traditional sight set make it well suited to range training and medium-field sporting use where a shorter, familiar platform is preferred. Its combination of an XS tritium front and ghost-ring rear provides fast, repeatable sight acquisition without the need for electronic sights.

Owners frequently comment on the Tanker’s vintage walnut aesthetics and its compact handling as standout attributes.

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