My friend has a Springfield mia and is looking for a good scope that will put him out to 800 yards. Any suggestions? he is to old to shoot with iron sights. thanks for the help. MM
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Re: best m1A scope
Well, I have a US Optics SN-4S that I love, on an SPR-E mount from LaRue, but thats a little pricy. The SN3 is great too.
Might I suggest Schmidt and Bender Short dot or maybe go for a Leupold?
There are really a lot of options. Are you looking for variable or fixed power?
Well, I have a US Optics SN-4S that I love, on an SPR-E mount from LaRue, but thats a little pricy. The SN3 is great too.
Might I suggest Schmidt and Bender Short dot or maybe go for a Leupold?
There are really a lot of options. Are you looking for variable or fixed power?
Re: best m1A scope
This has been discussed extensively in the Optics section.
Basically, Anything will work. I run a Weaver Tactical Grand Slam 3-10x right now, but it's getting replaced some day by a USO SN-3 1.8-10x.
This has been discussed extensively in the Optics section.
Basically, Anything will work. I run a Weaver Tactical Grand Slam 3-10x right now, but it's getting replaced some day by a USO SN-3 1.8-10x.
Re: best m1A scope
Not saying the choice of scope is not important, but any quality optic will do. The important thing to remember with the M1A platform is the mount. Have your buddy send off his rifle to Sadlak and let them install their mount. The SAI's are known to be out of spec on the reciever, they are hit or miss, so let Sadlak mount it as they will tweak it to the spec of the individual reciever. A true custom fit.
Not saying the choice of scope is not important, but any quality optic will do. The important thing to remember with the M1A platform is the mount. Have your buddy send off his rifle to Sadlak and let them install their mount. The SAI's are known to be out of spec on the reciever, they are hit or miss, so let Sadlak mount it as they will tweak it to the spec of the individual reciever. A true custom fit.
Re: best m1A scope
I like the Super Sniper 3-9 ffp mil/mil scope for the M1A. I use it on steel out to 800 yards and my old eyes do just fine.
I like the Super Sniper 3-9 ffp mil/mil scope for the M1A. I use it on steel out to 800 yards and my old eyes do just fine.
Re: best m1A scope
There's lot of great choices for rifle scopes. The Shepherd Enterprises 310-P2 scope works great on my M1A.
There's lot of great choices for rifle scopes. The Shepherd Enterprises 310-P2 scope works great on my M1A.
Re: best m1A scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Different</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There's lot of great choices for rifle scopes. The Shepherd Enterprises 310-P2 scope works great on my M1A.</div></div>
Why have I never heard of this? Ill have to run to google for a second...
Ahhh... I like it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Different</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There's lot of great choices for rifle scopes. The Shepherd Enterprises 310-P2 scope works great on my M1A.</div></div>
Why have I never heard of this? Ill have to run to google for a second...
Ahhh... I like it.
Re: best m1A scope
I wanted to keep my scout as light and manuverable as I could, and put a scope on it that wasn't too bulky. I put a CM Manufacturing stock with an ACE folder on it (thanks for the info Different) and a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x36 on a Bassett mount. The whole setup is not much heavier than in it's original form.
I am extremely happy with the setup so far and couldn't be happier with the scope. The Nightforce is smaller in dimension and lighter than alot of other brands in its magnification range which is one reason I wanted it. I can't tell that I have lost any useability from the smaller objective size and its still bright enough for any conditions I've tried to use it in. I got the mildot version but one of the velocity reticles would be better for some situations I suppose.
JH
I wanted to keep my scout as light and manuverable as I could, and put a scope on it that wasn't too bulky. I put a CM Manufacturing stock with an ACE folder on it (thanks for the info Different) and a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x36 on a Bassett mount. The whole setup is not much heavier than in it's original form.
I am extremely happy with the setup so far and couldn't be happier with the scope. The Nightforce is smaller in dimension and lighter than alot of other brands in its magnification range which is one reason I wanted it. I can't tell that I have lost any useability from the smaller objective size and its still bright enough for any conditions I've tried to use it in. I got the mildot version but one of the velocity reticles would be better for some situations I suppose.
JH
Re: best m1A scope
I don't know about the "best scope" but I topped off my supermatch with a bushnell 10x mildot 3200 and it has worked just fine hitting 2min sized plates out to 600yds. I couldnt afford to go with a uso,nightforce etc
I don't know about the "best scope" but I topped off my supermatch with a bushnell 10x mildot 3200 and it has worked just fine hitting 2min sized plates out to 600yds. I couldnt afford to go with a uso,nightforce etc
Re: best m1A scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Janoski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he wants to stay as close to "tradition" (to a M14 platform) he should look for a Leatherwood 3–9x Adjustable Ranging scope. </div></div>
Ooooooooooo that does sound traditional. How much do those usually run?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Janoski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he wants to stay as close to "tradition" (to a M14 platform) he should look for a Leatherwood 3–9x Adjustable Ranging scope. </div></div>
Ooooooooooo that does sound traditional. How much do those usually run?
Re: best m1A scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocJekyll</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Janoski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he wants to stay as close to "tradition" (to a M14 platform) he should look for a Leatherwood 3–9x Adjustable Ranging scope. </div></div>
Ooooooooooo that does sound traditional. How much do those usually run? </div></div>
I really don't know but with all the modern/newer scopes since the Leatherwood was made you could probably look for a while and find a used one no one wants!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocJekyll</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSG Janoski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he wants to stay as close to "tradition" (to a M14 platform) he should look for a Leatherwood 3–9x Adjustable Ranging scope. </div></div>
Ooooooooooo that does sound traditional. How much do those usually run? </div></div>
I really don't know but with all the modern/newer scopes since the Leatherwood was made you could probably look for a while and find a used one no one wants!
