I just bought an M1A and would like the option of mounting a scope. Because I don't see myself shooting with a scope that much I'm trying to avoid getting a mount that gets pinned to the stripper clip guide mount. Any suggestions on a QD scope mount and do "repeat zero" mounts really repeat zero? I m not looking to shoot silver dollars at 1000yds but would like to be confident taking a 400-500yd shot at a deer.
M1A scope mount recommendations
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Bigchillin83
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Pretty much top of the line. Not many options that don’t use stripper clips ,unless scout mount
www.sadlak.com
Springfield has there own mount also
M1A Scope Mounts| SADLAK M1A / M14 and AR ComponentsM1A Storehttps://www.sadlak.com/m1a-store SADLAK's M1A store offers mulitple scope mounts and accessories for your M1A / M14 rifle. Made in USA at our plant.
SADLAK's M1A store offers mulitple scope mounts and accessories for your M1A / M14 rifle. Made in USA at our plant.M1A Storehttps://www.sadlak.com/m1a-store M1A Scope Mounts| SADLAK M1A / M14 and AR Components
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Springfield has there own mount also
Peterpaul227
Active Member
Bassett M14/M1A Picatinny Rail Scope Mount
Product description of the Bassett M14/M1A Picatinny Scope Mount
www.bassettmachine.com
I’m using this pica tinny low mount . If you’re not going for precision repeatability, I don’t have to rezero when I put it back on ( I take it off when I’m cleaning it real good ) and get an extra wrench . Don’t use the cleaning tool when you tighten it it will be off zero just the wrench that comes with it every time you put it on . It uses the weight of rifle to get torqued down and it won’t move .
Bigchillin83
Well-Known Member
Bassets top of the line also
Get a Basset. The Springfield mounts are trash. The Basset uses one bolt that’s has a keeper on it and comes with a little wrench specifically made for the it that allows you to get the right tourney by using the weight of the gun. It’s genius.
Congrats on the m1a. Ive had several over the years and I just love them..If this is your 1st m1a, I would suggest picking up a copy of Scott Duff's m14 Owners guide and match conditioning instructions, my opinion only, you will have a better appreciation for what you have after you go through the book and over time make the changes..
the above are really good mounts, Ill add these below as they are excellent....they are close copies of the Brookfield Precision Tool mount (havent been made for a long time and a real one will be $$$$)..
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armsmounts.com
the above are really good mounts, Ill add these below as they are excellent....they are close copies of the Brookfield Precision Tool mount (havent been made for a long time and a real one will be $$$$)..
Scope Mount, M14 / M1A, U.S. DMR, Brookfield Type, Fulton Armory
Your Source for Service Rifles: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14 / M1A & AR Types
www.fulton-armory.com
A.R.M.S.® #18™ M21/14 Scope Mount NSN 1240-01-316-0055 > ARMS
A.R.M.S.® #18™ M21/14 Scope Mount NSN 1240-01-316-0055 Since its introduction to the marketplace in 1989, this foundation has maintained its reputation as being the best mounting systems for the M21/14 Rifle. The A.R.M.S.® #18™ offers interchangeability of Day & Night Vision, with an ultra low...
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Bigchillin83
Well-Known Member
I think I remember arms #18 is about the lowest on the market.. could be wrong though
Thanks for the info. I think for now I'm going to stay with iron sights. Im pretty happy about adding a "real" M1A to my collection. Many years ago I acquired a Norinco or Polytech M1A can't remember which. As many people remember the internal parts were not hardened causing some of them to go full auto. Mine decided to go full auto at the Honey Island Swamp shooting range on of all days Law Enforcement appreciation weekend. Luckily one deputy was an FFL holder and familiar with the problem. There were a couple companies at the time that could correct the problems but I decided to just get rid of it. Shortly after that I got my hands on a semi auto Divine, Texas M14. Unfortunately I discovered the receiver was a reweld so it was banished as well.Congrats on the m1a. Ive had several over the years and I just love them..If this is your 1st m1a, I would suggest picking up a copy of Scott Duff's m14 Owners guide and match conditioning instructions, my opinion only, you will have a better appreciation for what you have after you go through the book and over time make the changes..
the above are really good mounts, Ill add these below as they are excellent....they are close copies of the Brookfield Precision Tool mount (havent been made for a long time and a real one will be $$$$)..
orScope Mount, M14 / M1A, U.S. DMR, Brookfield Type, Fulton Armory
Your Source for Service Rifles: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, M14 / M1A & AR Typeswww.fulton-armory.com
A.R.M.S.® #18™ M21/14 Scope Mount NSN 1240-01-316-0055 > ARMS
A.R.M.S.® #18™ M21/14 Scope Mount NSN 1240-01-316-0055 Since its introduction to the marketplace in 1989, this foundation has maintained its reputation as being the best mounting systems for the M21/14 Rifle. The A.R.M.S.® #18™ offers interchangeability of Day & Night Vision, with an ultra low...
I own few different type M14 mounts. The Sadlak is about the best one out there if your receiver is in spec. Mike (Sadlak) will send you out a measuring kit and mod the mount for you. It's not for the faint at heart, and it helps if you know your way around gun plumbing, and have some precision measuring tools.
The Swan #18 mount is going be the lowest mount, they don't make the one with the cut out anymore. There can be some dimensional issues with the Swan mount and you might have to tune your ejector and/or a little grinding to get the cases to clear without problems.
Casm mount (see below) a chimp can install and there are ways to make adjustments. My main issue with the Casm Mount is there is no easy way to knock off the scope and go back to Irons in a hurry. But it is a stable mount I have one mounted on my M14 that I chambered in 338 Federal. The picture below I just grabbed online because it showed the mount clearly. You can usually use LOW rings as the Obj and Ocular bells will on most optics hang off the mount.
I you're going to scope a M14 buy a good cheek rest , if not you'll have a Chin Weld.
http://www.m14.ca/M14_M1A_CASM_Scope_Mount.html
The Swan #18 mount is going be the lowest mount, they don't make the one with the cut out anymore. There can be some dimensional issues with the Swan mount and you might have to tune your ejector and/or a little grinding to get the cases to clear without problems.
Casm mount (see below) a chimp can install and there are ways to make adjustments. My main issue with the Casm Mount is there is no easy way to knock off the scope and go back to Irons in a hurry. But it is a stable mount I have one mounted on my M14 that I chambered in 338 Federal. The picture below I just grabbed online because it showed the mount clearly. You can usually use LOW rings as the Obj and Ocular bells will on most optics hang off the mount.
I you're going to scope a M14 buy a good cheek rest , if not you'll have a Chin Weld.
http://www.m14.ca/M14_M1A_CASM_Scope_Mount.html
Submariner
Member
I use the Basset mount and it is great. Although some years ago they had a Quality control issue and some mounts were off. It goes on and off easily and is accurate enough without re-zero
