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Posted: 5/11/2015 10:10:52 PM EDT
Trying to decide which scope mount buy for my m1a.  I'm between the gen 4 Springfield and the Saldlak?  I know that with the Springfield I i can use my iron sights unless the rear is bottomed out, and I can use Larue mounts to remove the scope.  The Saldlak is showing the mount can be taken off and put back on and return to zero.  What is everyone's experince with these mounts.  My main thing is to be able to remove the scope and return to zero when returned to rifle.
Link Posted: 5/12/2015 2:14:34 AM EDT
[#1]
meh,
go with a Bassett.

http://bassettmachine.com/prod_smpr.htm
Link Posted: 5/13/2015 9:21:55 PM EDT
[#2]
The choices come down to : Saldlak, Basset, A.R.M.S 18; depending on exactly which feature most supports your intended use.
Link Posted: 5/14/2015 7:50:21 AM EDT
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meh,
go with a Bassett.

http://bassettmachine.com/prod_smpr.htm
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I agree! I am very happy with mine. Rock solid and easy to mount and remove.
Link Posted: 5/14/2015 11:49:47 AM EDT
[#4]
Bassett, Sadlak, ARMS or CASM

How to scope an M14...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOdjYjOUFd8

Here's the CASM if you're curious...


Here's the Bassett...


Tony.

Link Posted: 5/14/2015 2:11:02 PM EDT
[#5]
I recommend the CASM if you don't mind losing irons. There is an "emergency" peep built into the rear of the mount. My Mk14 has held zero without any issues. I love it.





Link Posted: 5/14/2015 2:20:09 PM EDT
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I recommend the CASM if you don't mind losing irons. There is an "emergency" peep built into the rear of the mount. My Mk14 has held zero without any issues. I love it.

<a href="http://s17.photobucket.com/user/AmericanSniper/media/20131227_160726_zps09b588e1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b89/AmericanSniper/20131227_160726_zps09b588e1.jpg</a>



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Nice rifle! The CASM emergency peep doesn't work if the scope has a large objective lens and is seated low. I use medium height rings on two different scopes and the 50mm objective lenses obstruct the peep.

Tony.
Link Posted: 5/15/2015 12:01:20 AM EDT
[#7]
Bassett.  Especially if you think you may be taking it off often.  Properly reinstalled, Bassett claim a return to within 1/2" of zero at 100 yds.



Link Posted: 5/15/2015 3:53:16 PM EDT
[#8]
Sadlak on all mine except one Gen 1 ARMS 18.
Link Posted: 5/15/2015 6:20:28 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/15/2015 9:54:31 PM EDT
[#10]
Well since you brought up cheek weld, Here's a traditional stock with a Bradley cheek rest. If using a chassis system, get one which takes an AR buffer tube and slap on a Magpul PRS. That will give you the ability to set a proper cheek weld.





The Bradley/Bassett combination installs in a minute and returns to zero within one click and removes in literally seconds.


Tony.
Link Posted: 5/15/2015 10:25:00 PM EDT
[#11]
Guess you guys have talked me into a Basset
Link Posted: 5/15/2015 10:39:05 PM EDT
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Good choice! You'll like it! I've got the low but I have a high one coming in the mail this week so I can use it with a SAGE.

Don't forget the Bradley Cheek rest.
http://www.bradleycheekrest.com/Bradley-Adjustable_c11.htm

Tony.
Link Posted: 5/19/2015 7:45:54 PM EDT
[#13]
Bassett is the way to go for any M1A.



Installs in seconds, removes in seconds, holds zero - it's a great solid mount.
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