I like my semis also. My favorite is the M1A. I also like the Garand and M1 Carbine. I have a SKS that I've never shot (shot SKS's but not my own) I purchased a Barrett M99 and I need to get out and shoot it also.
The range I go to has gongs set at 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and a 55 gal drum at 1000yds. Hitting the 500 yard gong with open sights is a blast with the M1A. At 500 yds the gong looks like the head of a ball point pen.
muledeer