Why I Was Wrong About the Springfield M1A Tanker

I, @JamesReeves, was skeptical about the Springfield M1A Tanker. I brought this nostalgia piece - this relic of the past that wouldn't be able to compete with modern rifles - to Thunder Ranch for review. Of course, Clint Smith, a man who grew up on the M!A, couldn't help but give his opinion on the rifle, too. Is the M1A Tanker more than just memorabilia? Is it a capable rifle for home defense, hunting, or target shooting? At least with its classic looks, it'll turn heads at the range. In this video, I'll talk about the M1A Tanker, including features, performance, and my overall impressions. I'll also answer some of the most common questions about this rifle. ⇒ RECOMMENDED GEAR ⇐ .308 OPTICS ‣ Leupold Patrol Mark5HD 2-10x ($2,000): https://amzn.to/3OL3LsY ‣ Primary Arms PLxC 1-8x ($1,500): https://bit.ly/3pXO9Zi ‣ EOTech Vudu 1-10x ($1,500): https://amzn.to/3OgzXTo ‣ Trijicon Credo 2-15x ($1,000): https://amzn.to/3s59ccY ‣ Vortex Razor HD 1-10x ($2,000): https://amzn.to/44SFkzm RECOMMENDED PARTS ‣ Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling: https://bit.ly/3DuxPlO ‣ Surefire Scout (~$300): https://amzn.to/3Y6hLk3 ‣ Poverty Tier Streamlight and Switch Combo (~$150): https://amzn.to/3rx7FME MISC. GEAR ‣ James' Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/43D7oFr ‣ James Favorite EarPro: https://amzn.to/43IoLEB ‣ James' Gloves: https://www.511tactical.com/taclite-4-0-glove.html ⇒ SUPPORT US AND WIN FREE GEAR EVERY MONTH ⇐ TFBTV is viewer supported. We need you. We give away $1,900 in gift certificates to Top Gun Supply and Blue Alpha EVERY SINGLE MONTH to our supporters. You are automatically entered to win as a supporter of TFBTV. How to enter/full official rules are found at tfbtv.gun.team YouTube is not a sponsor of this contest. ««« APPAREL IN THIS VIDEO »»» • Apparel: All TFBTV apparel is sponsored by 5.11 Tactical and you can get it at www.511tactical.com ««« FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA »»» https://www.instagram.com/TFBTV https://www.facebook.com/TheFirearmBlog https://www.facebook.com/TheFirearmBlogTV https://reddit.com/r/tfbtv ««« TFB CHAT ROOM »»» Want to join the TFBTV chat room? Use our Discord Invite: discord.gg/tfbtv #TFBTV