Mounting optics on the M1A?

[Garvey]

I'm sure this has been covered before, but I couldn't find it doing a search.

Friend of mine has the Socom 16 version and we need to know what options there are for a picatinny rail to fit over the receiver. He want's to be able to swap between scope and reflex style sight.

 

[J-Ham]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

There's a scout scope mount available that just clamps to the barrel and uses a new handguard that has a hole for it. It's pretty slick and the end result is a rifle that still looks like a rifle, not an AR-15.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=301

 

[daxromana]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Some of the better ones are mfg. by Smith Enterprises.

Here is a link:

http://www.smithenterprise.com/products09.html

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pax</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some of the better ones are mfg. by Smith Enterprises.

Here is a link:

http://www.smithenterprise.com/products09.html

</div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">+1</span>

 

[Garvey]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Thanks for the help! We found some but didn't know which brands were good and which were junk.

 

[1stIDvet]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Sadlak industries is also very good.

 

[toolmaker]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

+1 For Sadlak. They offer their mounts in Steel,Alum. or Titanium. Their Airborne Model is a lightened version of their steel mount designed for the 82'nd Airborne. They will also machine the mount to fit if your receiver is out of spec.

 

[srkavanagh6621]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

If you want a very low mount look at the ARMS #18 I actually put the promag copy of the ARMS #18 and was very happy with it!

 

[1Sg (ret)]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Its going to be hard to get a mount that you can swap from scope to reflex.The ARMS 18 is low profile.I have had trouble with brass hitting the under side of this mount causing a jam.I have heard you can tune the ejector if this happens.Most of the other mounts mentioned are a little higher.If possible you should barrow A mount and check it out.Some of the mounts can be pricey.

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Another option is the TROY MCS. This will give the SOCOM owner a full length flat top rail similar to an AR-10.

 

[Different]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Another option would be to install an Ultimak M8 barrel rail mount and then alternate between an Extended Eye Relief scope and a reflex sight, e.g., Aimpoint Comp M2.

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Different</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another option would be to install an Ultimak M8 barrel rail mount and then alternate between an Extended Eye Relief scope and a reflex sight, e.g., Aimpoint Comp M2. </div></div>

I have used this set-up and it is very nice.

 

[LFOD1776]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

I have heard from people who've had very good experiences with the Bassett Machine mount (http://www.bassettmachine.com/). It's counter-intuitive that a single-point mount would be superior to a three-point mount, but it's what Mr. Garand himself had intended.

 

[sjbryan308]

Re: Mounting optics on the M1A?

Smith enterprise mount with a JAE-100 G2 stock and scope, very nice rifle