Best Scope for M1A

[Wrangler]

STD M1A
Getting the low profile mount for it but have old eyes need a good optic fo long range any thoughts

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[ernurse]

I use a Bushnell 3200 Elite, in 10x40 with mil-dot reticle. works great, my only complaint is the 3rd generation scope mount from springfield armory. Might get a different mount and use the same setup. curent mount allows use of the iron sights as well.

 

[madcratebuilder]

You well find a LOT of info here on choice of scopes and mounts.
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The SA mount does not always get the best reviews. I went with a Sadlak aluminum mount, Burris xtreme tact rings and a Muller Tac II scope. Under $500 for the entire setup. The Sadlak/Burris combination gets great reviews from users. The Mueller Tac II has the best optics in it's price range, I have looked through Bushnell and Nikon scopes and think the Muller is superior optically. This has four years on it and has been excellent without breaking the bank.

 

[PDXGS]

I'd suggest a Super Sniper scope from SWFA.com
Check out Fulton Armory for a variety of scope mounts-dont go cheap...you'll regret it. The M1A recoil is rough on scopes and mounts so anything with a single point mount will likely work it's way loose.
Good luck,
J

 

[Wrangler]

Great info I'll keep up my reserch and let ya'll know what I buy.

 

[bioman3131]

You well find a LOT of info here on choice of scopes and mounts.
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The SA mount does not always get the best reviews. I went with a Sadlak aluminum mount, Burris xtreme tact rings and a Muller Tac II scope. Under $500 for the entire setup. The Sadlak/Burris combination gets great reviews from users. The Mueller Tac II has the best optics in it's price range, I have looked through Bushnell and Nikon scopes and think the Muller is superior optically. This has four years on it and has been excellent without breaking the bank.

what type of finish do you have on the front M1? Nice!!

 

[hawmanai]

I put a Vortex 6.5x20/44 on a Basset low mount, nice scope for long range shooting. At closer ranges that is too much magnification for me.

So I was looking at getting a lower power scope with a high Basset mount.

The Basset mount attaches with one bolt and returns real close to zero. Having 2 mounts would allow quick swap of scopes.

 

[madcratebuilder]

what type of finish do you have on the front M1? Nice!!

It's about 25-30 coats of hand rubbed Tung oil. After the first three coats I steel wool the Tung oil after each coat. This well fill the grain and leave a glass like finish with enough coats. This process takes about two plus months to complete. I figure about 30 hours of work.

 

[H2O MAN]

I run Leupold glass on my M14s


Long range:
Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T with M2 dials and Illuminated TMR on my MK14 Mod 0 type SEI
The mount is a 1st generation CASM from M14.CA, and the rings are LOW wire EDM from SEI.




Mid range:
Mark 4 1.5-5x20mm MR/T with M2 dials and Illuminated SPR ON MY CQB-16 EBR type SEI
LaRue tactical mount & cat tail plus LOW wire EDM rings from SEI.