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Posted: 10/2/2004 7:45:44 PM EDT

Also, the model of M1A and your configurations intended purpose (tactical, long range, etc)

I'm looking for a medium range scope for my M1A Standard.

Thanks in advance!

Posted: 10/2/2004 7:46:59 PM EDT

[#1]

pics would be great if you have 'em!

Posted: 10/2/2004 8:14:45 PM EDT

[#2]

can't do picks
but i use an art on a converted m1a
works very well

Posted: 10/2/2004 8:22:52 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a Leupold M1 LR 3.5-10 illuminated MilDot scope currently on my M14.the other scope that does duty on it is a Leupold 4.5 - 14 Mildot Tactical scope.

I have built my M14 up as my version of the DMR rifle for ranges out to 600 meters.

Spec Sheet:

-Norinco reciever, barrel,gas system, and flash suppressor(I have a Smith Vortex to replace it)
-USGI S.A. bolt
-USGI TRW trogger group
-USGI TRW Op Rod
-Rooster33 Stainless steel one piece NM op rod spring guide
-USGI recoil spring
-Navy style gas lock sight
-KAC M14 RAS
-TPS TSR steel 30mm rings
-USGI Fiberglass stock in Canadian CADPAT, with matching KAC side panels that I painted.
-Dummy full selector kit to be installed

Shoots 0.5 to 1 MOA at this time with handloads.

SKBY.

Posted: 10/3/2004 10:59:37 AM EDT

[#4]

I've got a KAC M14 RAS & EO-Tech 552 Rev. F on a "rack grade" M1A built by Ted Brown. Set-up ala "Blackhawk Down", only with newer mount & optics...

I'll get a pic or two up later...

Posted: 10/3/2004 11:53:17 AM EDT

[#5]

I don't have a couple thousand dollars to dispose of, so I did the best I could. I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 Mil-Dot Mounted to my loaded M1A. The mount is Springfield Armory 3rd Gen. Yes the cheek weld is awful high (more like a chin weld) but I can still hit golfballs with it at 300 yards. I'd trust it. I will probably move to the Rooster 33 cheek rest eventually, but I will first have to bring myself to terms with drilling through that beautiful stock.

-g

Posted: 10/3/2004 12:07:40 PM EDT

[#6]

mil247r973-

I wouldn't drill that awesome walnut stock if my life depended on it...get a USGI synthetic stock from Fred's M14 Stocks to modify. They're relatively inexpensive and if you screw it up, just fill in the holes with some Bondo-Glass and try again...

LINK TO FRED'S M14 STOCKS

Posted: 10/3/2004 4:22:30 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I've got a KAC M14 RAS & EO-Tech 552 Rev. F on a "rack grade" M1A built by Ted Brown. Set-up ala "Blackhawk Down", only with newer mount & optics...

I'll get a pic or two up later...

My current set-up is a SA M1A "Standard" with a CJ Weapons STRIKER-14 RAS, EoTech 512 Rev.F, Surefire 952P w/ red fliter, Laser Devices OTAL, and Spectre Gear (formerly CQB Solutions) SOP sling.

I'm looking to possibly add a scope for CQB+ (medium ranges) Perhaps something like the Leupold CQ/T, which I own and really like on my RRA mid, but on the M1A w/RAS it sits too high. I like the ability to dial down to zero so the scope becomes a CQB sight. Anyone know of any other scopes that dial down to zero? Not enough eye relief with the ACOGs.

Thanks for the feedback and great pics so far. Keep them coming fellas!

Posted: 10/3/2004 4:38:45 PM EDT

[#8]

A.R.M.S. #18, #19A (not ACOG) & #21 STANAG Rings Leupold 3.5-10x40 L/R M3

Posted: 10/3/2004 5:25:44 PM EDT

[#9]

Leupold 3.5X10 Tactical, 40mm Objective. In an ARMS No. 18 Old Style.

Posted: 10/3/2004 6:41:20 PM EDT

[#10]

Tasco 10x42M "Super Sniper"
Arms#22Low Rings
Arms#18 Mount

I've considered the Burris Signature Safari 1.75-5x32 LRS Fast Plex reticle though.

On the wishlist is a USO SN-4.

Posted: 10/3/2004 8:35:07 PM EDT

[#11]

I have SA M1A Loaded with an A.R.M.S. #18 mount and A.R.M.S. #22 Med rings holding up a Super Sniper 10X42 scope.

Posted: 10/4/2004 1:44:14 PM EDT

[#12]

SA M1A Loaded w/ Leupold Tactical 3.5 x 10 x 40mm in Leupold MK4 rings w/ ARMS 18 mount. Use: Long range shooting.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid140/p220920a5146d9c86692ae7f505e8eb8c/f6e3d6eb.jpg

SA M1A SOCOM 16 in Sage EBR Stock w/ EOTech Holotech sight. Use: CQC

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid140/pb4770b79c8e57468b7852d499bf7a5ef/f6e5c95c.jpg

Posted: 10/4/2004 5:28:21 PM EDT

[#13]

Can't help you - the only glass I use on my rifles are my bifocals...

Posted: 1/2/2005 7:41:35 AM EDT

[#14]

SA M1A Scout Squad EBR
EOTech Model 550/AA NV

Intended purpose: Any and all situations.
http://www.athenswater.com/images/Gray24.JPG
I am interested in some nice Leupold glass so I can explore long rage shooting with my 18" barrel.

More Pictures Here

SR420

Posted: 1/2/2005 7:49:38 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
SA M1A Scout Squad EBR
EOTech Model 550/AA NV

Intended purpose: Any and all situations.
www.athenswater.com/images/Gray24.JPG
I am interested in some nice Leupold glass so I can explore long rage shooting with my 18" barrel.

SR420

Hey H2O_MAN, interesting color/finish. That bastard looks deadly! Well done.

Posted: 1/2/2005 8:43:06 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Quoted:
SA M1A Scout Squad EBR
EOTech Model 550/AA NV

Intended purpose: Any and all situations.
www.athenswater.com/images/Gray24.JPG
I am interested in some nice Leupold glass so I can explore long rage shooting with my 18" barrel.

SR420

Hey H2O_MAN, interesting color/finish. That bastard looks deadly! Well done.

Since starting this topic I've found glass for my M1A. Take a look here

Thanks Hepcat85

That is the non-reflective Gray color exclusive to the Navy SEAL's Chop Mod stock SAGE builds.
My new production EBR stock is 1 of 25 that SAGE anodized Gray by mistake.
Kinda flashy don't you think?

I viewed pictures of your rifle weeks ago on Different's web site. Well done have

Posted: 1/2/2005 2:03:59 PM EDT

[#17]

I have the ARMS 18 mount with the Bushnell Elite 3200 scope as well. But I have not found it to be 100% dead on. I am waiting to test it more in the coming week.

Posted: 1/2/2005 3:18:56 PM EDT

[#18]

Love the snow shot!

Posted: 1/2/2005 3:22:36 PM EDT

[#19]

My right eye through the irons

Posted: 1/2/2005 5:01:26 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Love the snow shot!

First time we've seen snow in Houston Texas in maybe 10 years.

Posted: 1/4/2005 4:39:27 AM EDT

[#21]

Waiting on my Sage before deciding if I'll even mount one let alone what type\brand. So many choices.

Posted: 1/4/2005 5:00:36 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
My right eye through the irons hr

I love shooting with irons.

My sight radius is a super short 21" and I am looking into a Trijicon insert for my NM front sight
and possibly enlarging the rear peep a hair for a better sight picture.

This is what my camera see's now...
http://www.athenswater.com/images/ironsage.JPG

http://www.athenswater.com/images/ironsage1.JPG

http://www.athenswater.com/images/ironsage2.JPG

Posted: 1/4/2005 4:34:58 PM EDT

[#23]

I mounted this Burris Fullfield 3.5x10 w/lighted ballistic plex reticle on an ARMS 18 and #22 med hight rings. Burris has a real nice scope with a very attractive forever warrenty. I picked this scope up for less than $400 brand new.

Posted: 1/4/2005 4:39:29 PM EDT

[#24]

Nice rifles.

Posted: 1/4/2005 4:44:30 PM EDT

[#25]

Specs and more pics here

Posted: 1/5/2005 12:42:01 AM EDT

[#26]

$69.95 special, 6.5X20 no name brand scope on a used SA first gen scope mount. Yes I'm cheap!

And no, it doesn't rezero when you take it off.

Posted: 1/7/2005 2:41:22 PM EDT

[#27]

Springfield NM M1A, Arms #18 w/Leupold rings and a Super Sniper 20x...Mostly bench shooting, hope to help with 'Yote control in the near future...

Posted: 1/7/2005 3:01:14 PM EDT

[#28]

Leupold 3.5X10, 40mm. Has the duplex reticle and the target knobs. Mounted on an ARMS #18 (Old Style). I'm in the process of upgrading to #22 QD rings.

The brass does tend to strike the target knob, but it hasn't caused me any problems yet.

Shoot it mostly at the range right now. Will get an Aimpoint in the next couple of months for it, then I plan on shooting it in 3-Gun matches. Also plan on using it as my deer rifle next year.

Posted: 1/7/2005 4:22:30 PM EDT

[#29]

Springfield M1A SuperMatch.

Brookfield Precision Tool Mount.

Mark IV Rings.

Leupold 6.5-20X50mm VariX-III w/Target turrets.

No to post yet but after I put it in either a Sage or Troy stock...

Posted: 1/8/2005 4:33:14 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Springfield M1A SuperMatch.

Brookfield Precision Tool Mount.
Mark IV Rings.
Leupold 6.5-20X50mm VariX-III w/Target turrets.

No to post yet but after I put it in either a Sage or Troy stock... hr

I like your combo Sniper3142.
I'm thinking along those lines myself for my SAGE EBR.

I'm interested in THIS SEI mount. I'm not sure it will work on a SAGE though??

SR420