Comments on: How to choose the best M1A Scope

By: guysade

guysade — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:27:23 +0000

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

Lex's M1A Super Match Rules — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:41:26 +0000

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

CJGarvin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:53:03 +0000

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

CJGarvin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:43:27 +0000

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

CJGarvin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:22:01 +0000

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

m1arifles — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:15 +0000

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?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:13:38 +0000

I just found this website, and what a disappointment. This article doesn’t have anything to do with the M1a as it relates to choosing a scope. There are specific issues, like the scout or SOCOM models may require scout-type scopes with much longer eye relief. Or what about the challenge of mounting a scope (Stock M1A’s don’t come with scope mounts), or the cheek weld issue wehn usng a standard scope with the factory stock? Is this the kind of generic lame info I can expect to xontinue to receive if I hang around here?

By: m1arifles

m1arifles — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:19:22 +0000

I believe some high 30mm scope rings should do the trick

By: LeonardB

LeonardB — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:48:33 +0000

Have a new Springfield M1A. Have the Springfield armory 3rd generation scope mount. What size Leupold scope rings are needed for the Leupold Mark 4 series with either the 40 or 50mm objective lens. I would like to get the 50mm objective but might have to get the 40mm objective to save a little cash.

By: Stan

Stan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:44:19 +0000

Hi Doc,
I recently purchased an M1A, and I’ve been shopping around for scopes myself. I’ve learned that the Leopold mark 4 is really expensive, if you have really deep pockets and you shoot all the time, I guess that would justify that purchase. Also I suppose if you were a subcontractor for the military a scope like that would be “required equipment” But then there are us “civilians” who target shoot, hunt, etc. I’ve been doing my research and I’ve learned a lot about Super Sniper’s products and their optics. I’ve learned that the military tested and tried out their equipment, and many soldiers are using it. Many police SWAT units are using it, and swear by it. I’ve been reading that a lot of guys actually prefer the SS system. The best part, it is rugged, comes back to zero every time, and can handle recoil more than the .308 M1A/M14 can dish out. We are talking .50 caliber. Then here is the really good part, SS optical systems cost half of what the Mark 4 costs. That’s gonna be my next purchase. Check out supersniper.com and SWFA.com to do your own personal research. Enjoy!