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Posted: 11/10/2017 1:37:23 PM EDT
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It's a bit expensive, but the Smith Enterprises inc. Mount is EDM cut, forged steel and has been good to me for years
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Posted: 11/10/2017 3:06:10 PM EDT
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I use the GDI brand since it's the only one I know that lets you still use the iron sights even with the optic. Other ones you have to remove the optic or rest it really high up.
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Posted: 11/10/2017 3:51:22 PM EDT
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Here's a recent thread from M14 Forum: http://m14forum.com/m14/374177-best-m1a-scope-mount.html ARMS, Bassett and SADLAK are all well regarded over there. The Bassett mount will let you use irons.
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Posted: 11/10/2017 9:02:11 PM EDT
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I wanted the lowest possible scope mount, so I went with A.R.M.S. #18 and 30mm super low rings.
I had to remove the rear sights (2 M1-A Super Match rifles) because it interferes with the scope. The end result is a very useable scope height. I went with Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36 scopes. Leupold's Mark 4 SPR 1.5-5 illuminated reticle scopes would also work great in this application. |
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Posted: 11/10/2017 10:19:07 PM EDT
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I’m very satisfied with my Sadlak mount. Has held zero since installation and seems like a real quality piece of equipment. Also the instructions for installation are fantastic.
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Posted: 11/11/2017 3:09:55 AM EDT
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I had to remove the rear sights |
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Posted: 11/11/2017 3:10:39 AM EDT
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I had to remove the rear sights |
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Posted: 11/11/2017 12:00:41 PM EDT
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I went with the Sadlak and couldn't be happier. Easy install, rock solid. Still allows the use of irons using a 42mm exit bell on the scope and low qd rings.
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Posted: 11/12/2017 2:00:07 PM EDT
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I went with the Bassett Standard seems to be pretty good .Now I need to find some 30mm Weaver rings,medium height cause my Leupold objective is a 40mm bell.Anyone have any suggestions concerning rings on this application.
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Posted: 11/12/2017 10:00:28 PM EDT
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I got the ARMS #18. Very nice. I shot a couple hundred rounds before even mounting the scope to be sure rounds ejected and they did.
I got the Leupold QD I think medium height and they clear the rear sight by about 1/8". I like the set up. I can take the scope off and use the irons quickly if I want. |
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Posted: 11/13/2017 6:51:18 AM EDT
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Bassett.
Very simple to put on and off and a very good mount. |
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Posted: 11/13/2017 9:30:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I wanted the lowest possible scope mount, so I went with A.R.M.S. #18 and 30mm super low rings. I had to remove the rear sights (2 M1-A Super Match rifles) because it interferes with the scope. The end result is a very useable scope height. I went with Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 2.5-8x36 scopes. Leupold's Mark 4 SPR 1.5-5 illuminated reticle scopes would also work great in this application. |
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Posted: 11/27/2017 9:02:58 AM EDT
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Sadlack or Smith or Basset . I own a Sadlack and it works like a champ. Has been mounted for years and holds zero great
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Posted: 12/2/2017 10:50:25 PM EDT
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I've put the A.R.M.S. #18 mount on every M1A I've owned and been extremely satisfied. The other mounts put the optic up just too high for use without a huge cheek pad and I hate using anything other than very well made pad the Triad Tactical.
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Posted: 12/7/2017 9:49:22 AM EDT
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I have a Sadlak, it's been great so far. I can't speak for any other brands so take that for what it's worth. The Sadlak has been good to me so far. SA Loaded with Leupold VX-R Patrol 3-9x40 (Illunminated) on Burris ETR Low rings along with a Fulton Armory M1A Cheek rest for proper alignment. It's works great for me
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Posted: 12/7/2017 9:50:15 AM EDT
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Dupe
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Posted: 12/10/2017 11:05:08 AM EDT
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I put a scope on my NM M1A at one point for about 200rds, then realized the error in my ways.
But if I had to do it again I would use a low-pro Bassett. So when you switch back and forth or decide to just keep it stock it's not a pain to remove. |
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Posted: 12/10/2017 7:10:54 PM EDT
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Now I have to decide what scope to run. |
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Posted: 12/10/2017 10:59:16 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/259653/20171210_150440-387116.jpg Now I have to decide what scope to run. |
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Posted: 12/11/2017 6:30:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good job! 
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Posted: 12/11/2017 8:33:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. For $80, and some tung oil I already had in the cabinet, I think it turned out good... other than the broken handguard, and special "handguard pliers" I bought |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 10:54:31 PM EDT
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I bought a $20 chinese mount off amazon for casual use (load development). Bedded it to the receiver. Works for what I need it to do, but I have to lok-tite the thumbscrew down.
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Posted: 12/30/2017 1:09:49 AM EDT
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I bought a Smith Enterprise steel mount for mine on sale years ago. It was not a picatinny model. I didn’t think it mattered for the price. I have a spare scope on a Warne Skeleton base that was picatinny and would not fit. I opened the Smith Enterprise mount up with a file. Some touch up paint later, it works like a champ. If I was going new, i’d Jump on a Sadlak titanium offering.
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Posted: 1/2/2018 4:23:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I bought a Smith Enterprise steel mount for mine on sale years ago. It was not a picatinny model. I didn’t think it mattered for the price. I have a spare scope on a Warne Skeleton base that was picatinny and would not fit. I opened the Smith Enterprise mount up with a file. Some touch up paint later, it works like a champ. If I was going new, i’d Jump on a Sadlak titanium offering. |
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