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M1A optic... which to choose?
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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 297433" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>I have used several scope mounts for M-1A's over the years. I also don't like any of the aluminum mounts. In my opinion, the best mount is the A.R.M.S. M-21/14 mount. It is all steel, very compact, uses the side bolt, the stripper guide, and a jam screw in front to make a very stable platform. I don't use the side-lever top base, but mount the rings directly on the picatinny rail on the mount. The Smith Enterprises mount may also be a good one, but I haven't tried one, so I don't know.</p><p></p><p>For a scope, I like a 30mm tube, 50mm objective, lighted reticle. It needs to be as short as possible to prevent long, unsupported scope overhang. A 3 - 12X variable is about as high power as I would use because of the length. Reticles are a matter of personal choice, but for versatility the mil-dot is hard to beat. Some of the European scopes are the equal of the N/F scopes and weigh about half as much. Zeiss, Swarovski, etc.</p><p></p><p>Talley vertical split steel rings are a good choice because they are very strong and not too heavy. Also, they don't have anything sticking out to snag on clothing, etc. </p><p></p><p>Good luck and good shooting. Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 297433, member: 2580"] I have used several scope mounts for M-1A's over the years. I also don't like any of the aluminum mounts. In my opinion, the best mount is the A.R.M.S. M-21/14 mount. It is all steel, very compact, uses the side bolt, the stripper guide, and a jam screw in front to make a very stable platform. I don't use the side-lever top base, but mount the rings directly on the picatinny rail on the mount. The Smith Enterprises mount may also be a good one, but I haven't tried one, so I don't know. For a scope, I like a 30mm tube, 50mm objective, lighted reticle. It needs to be as short as possible to prevent long, unsupported scope overhang. A 3 - 12X variable is about as high power as I would use because of the length. Reticles are a matter of personal choice, but for versatility the mil-dot is hard to beat. Some of the European scopes are the equal of the N/F scopes and weigh about half as much. Zeiss, Swarovski, etc. Talley vertical split steel rings are a good choice because they are very strong and not too heavy. Also, they don't have anything sticking out to snag on clothing, etc. Good luck and good shooting. Tom [/QUOTE]
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