I have a Socom on order and I finally decided on a Sightron scope. Here is the scope I ordered:

Tech specs:
Item Number:
SII 4-16x42MD

Magnification:
4-16x

Object Diameter (mm):
42

FOV. Ft. @100Yards:
26-7

Eye Relief (in.):
3.6

Reticle Type:
Mil-Dot

Target Knobs:
Yes

Adjustable Objective:
Yes

Click Value:
1/8

Windage Elevation (in.):
56

Weight(oz.):
16.00

Finish
Satin Black

Scope Dimensions
* all measurements in inches (IN)
A: 13.62
B: 6.10
C: 2.79
D: 1.97
E: 3.58
F: 3.94
G: 2.15
H: 1.53
I: 1.00


I'm betting that I will have to take the forward mount off the Socom so I can mount this scope as low as possible. Is it easy to remove the forward mount?

I am going to use an ARMs 18 mount and the #22 rings. Can anyone with experience or skilled in math tell me which rings will work with this setup? (keeping the scope as low as possible) This is also assuming that I remove the forward mount on the Socom.

This is my first foray into the M14 style rifle. It is also my first time putting a scope on anything other than putting a cheap scope on a hunting rifle.  Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I was thinking the lows would be out. I'm just really hoping I don't have to go with the highs.

Thanks for the info on removing the forward mount. I plan on using a Arms 18 mount on the reciever.

You know I was thinking it was overkill too. But, I like it. Well at least I think I like. I'll find out when it arrives.

I wanted mil dot and I wanted a variable and I didn't want a huge objective lens. This one just kinda jumped out at me after looking at many many many scopes.

You might be right.....we shall see.

Quoted: I have the arms 18 mount on my supermatch and i used the medium rings witha 42mm scope no problem..

Do you know how large the outside diameter is on your 42mm scope? If you wouldn't mind could you measure it? In inches? How much room do you have between the bottom of the objective and the top of the handguard?