Rifle Scopes M1A Scout Optics
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Re: M1A Scout Optics
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Re: M1A Scout Optics
I guess the problem is I don't know exactly what I'm looking for either. I don't know a lot about optics, but I know that I have to have ones made more specifically for the scout because of how far the rail is to the front. Or at least that's my understanding.
I want to use it for the purpose it was built, to use a lower powered scope and both eyes open. I'm totally unfamiliar with the setup since it's so far forward.
I guess the problem is I don't know exactly what I'm looking for either. I don't know a lot about optics, but I know that I have to have ones made more specifically for the scout because of how far the rail is to the front. Or at least that's my understanding.
I want to use it for the purpose it was built, to use a lower powered scope and both eyes open. I'm totally unfamiliar with the setup since it's so far forward.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kibakichi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any suggestions for optics on an M1A scout squad .308?
Would like to shoot anywhere from 100 to 1000.</div></div>
...so would lots of others of the un-washed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kibakichi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any suggestions for optics on an M1A scout squad .308?
Would like to shoot anywhere from 100 to 1000.</div></div>
...so would lots of others of the un-washed
Re: M1A Scout Optics
You need to look for "scout" or "pistol" scopes with long eye relief. I think Leupold makes a few "scout" style scopes. There are some guys at m14forum.com that run that type of setup. I think most will tell you 1000 yards with a scout is pretty high hopes.
You need to look for "scout" or "pistol" scopes with long eye relief. I think Leupold makes a few "scout" style scopes. There are some guys at m14forum.com that run that type of setup. I think most will tell you 1000 yards with a scout is pretty high hopes.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
Well if you're looking for a optic to be mounted on the forward rail, you're options will go down.
Get a scope mount to mount it above the receiver and get a 1-4x optic so it's not stuck so far forward.
Well if you're looking for a optic to be mounted on the forward rail, you're options will go down.
Get a scope mount to mount it above the receiver and get a 1-4x optic so it's not stuck so far forward.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
if you want to keep your factory scope mount, your best bet is an Aimpoint. a friend of mine had an EOTech mounted on his but it sits very high. he sold the EOTech and put an aimpoint on it.
long eye relief scopes have a very small eye box to look through. i've used them (both leupolds) and was not happy with them. i found it incredibly difficult to use the scope while shooting from any position other than from a bench (even prone was a challenge).
if it were my rifle, i'd ditch the forward mount and get a replacement handguard and get a smith scope mount and run a low power variable power scope on it (like a 2.5-8x or 3-9x).
it would be a very versatile setup and much more forgiving than an extended eye relief scope.
if you want to keep your factory scope mount, your best bet is an Aimpoint. a friend of mine had an EOTech mounted on his but it sits very high. he sold the EOTech and put an aimpoint on it.
long eye relief scopes have a very small eye box to look through. i've used them (both leupolds) and was not happy with them. i found it incredibly difficult to use the scope while shooting from any position other than from a bench (even prone was a challenge).
if it were my rifle, i'd ditch the forward mount and get a replacement handguard and get a smith scope mount and run a low power variable power scope on it (like a 2.5-8x or 3-9x).
it would be a very versatile setup and much more forgiving than an extended eye relief scope.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
A few links to help you get started with your research:
http://www.sadlak.com/si_rifle_parts_sm.html
http://www.smithenterprise.com/products09.html
http://m14forum.com/
The M14/M1A is a fun platform. Do your research and enjoy yourself.
A few links to help you get started with your research:
http://www.sadlak.com/si_rifle_parts_sm.html
http://www.smithenterprise.com/products09.html
http://m14forum.com/
The M14/M1A is a fun platform. Do your research and enjoy yourself.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
I have a Leupold FX-2 scout scope on a Marlin 45-70 that works perfectly in it's role as a brush gun. The mag is fixed at 2.5 and is perfect for quick acquisition with no decrease in FOV. You won't be doing any long distance work with this configuration.
I have a Leupold FX-2 scout scope on a Marlin 45-70 that works perfectly in it's role as a brush gun. The mag is fixed at 2.5 and is perfect for quick acquisition with no decrease in FOV. You won't be doing any long distance work with this configuration.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
Got a 2.5-10 NF NXS on mine with a Smith Enterprises mount.
No complaints.
Stock M1A scouts are not a sub MOA gun - at least mine isn't.
fun to shoot though.
madd0c
Got a 2.5-10 NF NXS on mine with a Smith Enterprises mount.
No complaints.
Stock M1A scouts are not a sub MOA gun - at least mine isn't.
fun to shoot though.
madd0c
Re: M1A Scout Optics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kibakichi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any suggestions for optics on an M1A scout squad .308?
Would like to shoot anywhere from 100 to 1000.</div></div>
...so would lots of others of the un-washed</div></div>
sometimes i quote myself..........
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kibakichi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any suggestions for optics on an M1A scout squad .308?
Would like to shoot anywhere from 100 to 1000.</div></div>
...so would lots of others of the un-washed</div></div>
sometimes i quote myself..........
Re: M1A Scout Optics
I have an m1a scout with 2 optics on qd mounts. Primary optic is an aimpoint t1 on the low larue mount. Secondary is a burris pistol scope, 2-7x in low warne rings. The burris is not great glass but it's functional. I've gotten out to 800 yards with this combo, not far after that the round goes subsonic.
I have an m1a scout with 2 optics on qd mounts. Primary optic is an aimpoint t1 on the low larue mount. Secondary is a burris pistol scope, 2-7x in low warne rings. The burris is not great glass but it's functional. I've gotten out to 800 yards with this combo, not far after that the round goes subsonic.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
My friend with the SOCOM uses the Burris 2-7X pistol scope. It works great and the extended eyerelief is just right for the full magnification range.
One of the interesting thing is with the pistol scope mounted so forward, it is actually very easy to co-witness. Shooting with both eyes open is a cinch.
My friend with the SOCOM uses the Burris 2-7X pistol scope. It works great and the extended eyerelief is just right for the full magnification range.
One of the interesting thing is with the pistol scope mounted so forward, it is actually very easy to co-witness. Shooting with both eyes open is a cinch.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
If you're going to use the factory forward mount you need a scout scope. The scout scopes have more eye relief then a traditional optic.
Pistol scopes have a greater eye relief then scout scopes. Some will work for a scout set up but some will have too much eye relief.
If you're going to use the factory forward mount you need a scout scope. The scout scopes have more eye relief then a traditional optic.
Pistol scopes have a greater eye relief then scout scopes. Some will work for a scout set up but some will have too much eye relief.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
This is the Scout Scope for the Steyr Scout. Intermediate eye relief.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-25x28-FX-II-Scout-Scope-P3261.aspx
I have a 2, one on a .308 Steyr Scout, and one on a SIG 556 set up as a scout.
Fast, quick, both eyes open optic for CQB.
On a good rifle you can see well enough to shoot MOA groups at 100 yds.
Good for large game/man sized targets out to 400 yds., maybe 500 tops.
Not a long range precision optic.
My Steyr with a rear mounted 10+ power scope would be an awesome and accurate light weight medium range rifle out to 7-800 yds., but thats not really what a Scout was designed for.
This is the Scout Scope for the Steyr Scout. Intermediate eye relief.
http://swfa.com/Leupold-25x28-FX-II-Scout-Scope-P3261.aspx
I have a 2, one on a .308 Steyr Scout, and one on a SIG 556 set up as a scout.
Fast, quick, both eyes open optic for CQB.
On a good rifle you can see well enough to shoot MOA groups at 100 yds.
Good for large game/man sized targets out to 400 yds., maybe 500 tops.
Not a long range precision optic.
My Steyr with a rear mounted 10+ power scope would be an awesome and accurate light weight medium range rifle out to 7-800 yds., but thats not really what a Scout was designed for.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
I would start with a receiver scope mount if you need to reach out that far. Something like this should work well for you:
M1A/M14 scope mount
With this scope mount you will have more options when choosing glass because you are not as restricted with eye relief.
Chase B.
I would start with a receiver scope mount if you need to reach out that far. Something like this should work well for you:
M1A/M14 scope mount
With this scope mount you will have more options when choosing glass because you are not as restricted with eye relief.
Chase B.
Re: M1A Scout Optics
In addition to the Burris and the Leupold Scout scopes already mentioned, Weaver makes a very economical fixed 4X28 Scout scope with a 9.0 eye relief for the forward mounting option.
George P
In addition to the Burris and the Leupold Scout scopes already mentioned, Weaver makes a very economical fixed 4X28 Scout scope with a 9.0 eye relief for the forward mounting option.
George P
Re: M1A Scout Optics
In order to mount a scope on a Scout, you have to get a "pistol" scope with the long eye relief. Leupold makes a few. 1000yds is a long range for that rifle. If you want to make this a 1000yd rifle, purchase a mount for the receiver and attach a scope. I have Socom and I've mounted an EOtech on mine to take advantage of the mount. A good site for info on M1A's/M14's:
http://m14forum.com/
In order to mount a scope on a Scout, you have to get a "pistol" scope with the long eye relief. Leupold makes a few. 1000yds is a long range for that rifle. If you want to make this a 1000yd rifle, purchase a mount for the receiver and attach a scope. I have Socom and I've mounted an EOtech on mine to take advantage of the mount. A good site for info on M1A's/M14's:
http://m14forum.com/
