I still own both, the HK and an M1-A Standard. The HK is cool. Lots of movie advertisement. M1-A is American, sure. But I still own and shoot my my other foreign rifles and HK is still producing the semi 300 win sniper rifles for the German Special Forces. I dont think that one of the oldest weapons manufacturers is going anywhere any time soon. Now my favorite is the M1-A. I cant say one will outshoot the other. I cant shoot irons all that well. I can say that I enjoy the M1-A more. It is more comfortable to shoot, carry and operate. And to tell the truth, I like hearing that "CHING" of the op rod following the bolt forward. Silly I know, but I like hearing it.