Sometimes you need something a little different. A full sized battle rifle can be a tight squeeze in your truck or in the heavy brush. The Springfield Armory M1A-A1 Scout Squad combines the legendary power and reliability of the M1A with the quick handling and fast sight acquisition of a scout style rifle.Ttwo-stage military trigger And aperture style rear sight. The barrel is shortened to 18 inches and has a forward position scope mount. The Scout Squad also features a specially designed muzzle brake.