Comments on: How to choose the best M1A Scope http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:31:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Real Sniper http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-641 Real Sniper Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:40:45 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-641 Done some reading of the info on this site. I've always liked Leupold and I'm leaning towards the VX3 3.5x10 40mm with CDS. Online I've found a few places where I can get them at just under $500.00 incl shipping. Also thought about the Mk 4, but really can't see the advantage in it that warrants another $500 bucks. Am I wrong? If so somebody please educate me. I ordered a Bassett low mount. Had one on an M1A NM I had a few years back. The steel lugs that lock into the receiver groves keeps it from losing the zero. Went through many other mounts before I found the Bassett. I also ordered the Leatherman CR6000 cheek pad. You can attach it permanently or temporarily without modifying the stock. Done some reading of the info on this site. I’ve always liked Leupold and I’m leaning towards the VX3 3.5×10 40mm with CDS. Online I’ve found a few places where I can get them at just under $500.00 incl shipping. Also thought about the Mk 4, but really can’t see the advantage in it that warrants another $500 bucks. Am I wrong? If so somebody please educate me.

I ordered a Bassett low mount. Had one on an M1A NM I had a few years back. The steel lugs that lock into the receiver groves keeps it from losing the zero. Went through many other mounts before I found the Bassett. I also ordered the Leatherman CR6000 cheek pad. You can attach it permanently or temporarily without modifying the stock.

]]> By: Ben http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-482 Ben Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:37:02 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-482 Can anyone give me advice on sighting in my m1a national match! I appreciate it! Can anyone give me advice on sighting in my m1a national match! I appreciate it!

]]> By: m1arifles http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-400 m1arifles Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:26:54 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-400 Nice, Show us some pics when you get it. Nice, Show us some pics when you get it.

]]> By: Ted http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Ted Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:15:38 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-399 I'm going to be picking up a Socom II soon and plan to use an extended eye relief scope. Top on my list is the Leupold FX-II 2.5x28mm IER Scout with the quick release LaRue Tactical SPR-S Mount LT-158. Just my two cents. I’m going to be picking up a Socom II soon and plan to use an extended eye relief scope. Top on my list is the Leupold FX-II 2.5x28mm IER Scout with the quick release LaRue Tactical SPR-S Mount LT-158. Just my two cents.

]]> By: guysade http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-356 guysade Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:27:23 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-356 the best riflescope is actually the photonic idf 6x42mm with bullet drop 168grn and bullet sierra 168grn hpbt with imr 3031 44grn ,brass federal,cci lr ...... i love it for elk hunting in Italy . guy the best riflescope is actually the photonic idf 6x42mm with bullet drop 168grn and bullet sierra 168grn hpbt with imr 3031 44grn ,brass federal,cci lr ……
i love it for elk hunting in Italy .
guy

]]> By: Lex's M1A Super Match Rules http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-355 Lex's M1A Super Match Rules Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:41:26 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-355 I'd say that it would be hard to beat the Leupold MK IV or Trijicon ACOG - the biggest thing is what kind of zoom you want in the scope.... I’d say that it would be hard to beat the Leupold MK IV or Trijicon ACOG – the biggest thing is what kind of zoom you want in the scope….

]]> By: CJGarvin http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-332 CJGarvin Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:53:03 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-332 All in all it shoots pretty well. It's going to make about a 1 second difference acquiring the target compared to shooting with iron sights alone. 1 second in a combat situation is a lifetime--literally. That's all a red dot does for you--gets you on target, it has no magnification. I don't worry about 1 inch groups and all that for a battle field rifle. A 16 inch barrel is only meant for one thing--close in fighting. Wish I had a bayonet lug--ha ha! All in all it shoots pretty well. It’s going to make about a 1 second difference acquiring the target compared to shooting with iron sights alone. 1 second in a combat situation is a lifetime–literally. That’s all a red dot does for you–gets you on target, it has no magnification. I don’t worry about 1 inch groups and all that for a battle field rifle. A 16 inch barrel is only meant for one thing–close in fighting. Wish I had a bayonet lug–ha ha!

]]> By: CJGarvin http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-331 CJGarvin Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:43:27 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-331 Hey Chris, On my Socom 16, I mounted a Trijicon Tri-Power on the forward rail. I used and ARMS 18 throw rail specifically designed for the scope. I can just pop it off and on if I want to use the tritium iron sights. The scope is similar to an Aimpoint, but Trijicon has a tritium powered red triangle inside that won't burn out for 12 to 15 years. It's backed up by batteries to intensify the light for sighting out from a dark place to extreme sunlight. It also has a fiber optic circle on top for light gathering that really works. I rarely have to use the batteries. The cheek weld takes a little getting used to. I'm considering getting a cheek pad to help snap my head into position for faster shots. It cost me $700.00 for the scope. $120 for the ARMS rings and rails. I mounted the scope on the scout rail to the extreme forward position to keep the ocular glass away from the chamber when firing. Hey Chris,

On my Socom 16, I mounted a Trijicon Tri-Power on the forward rail. I used and ARMS 18 throw rail specifically designed for the scope. I can just pop it off and on if I want to use the tritium iron sights. The scope is similar to an Aimpoint, but Trijicon has a tritium powered red triangle inside that won’t burn out for 12 to 15 years. It’s backed up by batteries to intensify the light for sighting out from a dark place to extreme sunlight. It also has a fiber optic circle on top for light gathering that really works. I rarely have to use the batteries. The cheek weld takes a little getting used to. I’m considering getting a cheek pad to help snap my head into position for faster shots. It cost me $700.00 for the scope. $120 for the ARMS rings and rails. I mounted the scope on the scout rail to the extreme forward position to keep the ocular glass away from the chamber when firing.

]]> By: CJGarvin http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-330 CJGarvin Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:22:01 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-330 I've always been told by old salts, and I believe them, that a rifle scope should cost as much as your rifle or at least half. If you have an expensive rifle but are chinsing on scopes, you're cheating yourself and the rifle. If your M1A cost $1700, you have to at least mount an $800.00 rig including rings and rails. If you put a Tasco on your M1A, you look like an amateur. Go Leopold, Trijicon, Schmitt & Bender, or other German scopes or use the iron sights until you can afford one. Getting good on open sights is an extreme advantage. It's really the Zen of the M14. I’ve always been told by old salts, and I believe them, that a rifle scope should cost as much as your rifle or at least half. If you have an expensive rifle but are chinsing on scopes, you’re cheating yourself and the rifle. If your M1A cost $1700, you have to at least mount an $800.00 rig including rings and rails. If you put a Tasco on your M1A, you look like an amateur. Go Leopold, Trijicon, Schmitt & Bender, or other German scopes or use the iron sights until you can afford one. Getting good on open sights is an extreme advantage. It’s really the Zen of the M14.

]]> By: m1arifles http://www.m1arifles.com/m1a-rifle-scopes/how-to-choose-the-best-m1a-scope/comment-page-1/#comment-284 m1arifles Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:15 +0000 http://www.m1arifles.com/?p=44#comment-284 Hey Chris, Thanks for your input. I'm currently working on restructuring the website and that would include content. Do you currently own a M1A? Hey Chris,

Thanks for your input. I’m currently working on restructuring the website and that would include content.

Do you currently own a M1A?

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