[mrmark99]

From the M-14 Work Bench

Two Art II (One commercial - One military), Art-tel, and Israeli NimRod.

 

[xk319]

Keep thinking about finding one of these. Those are pretty nice.

 

[mrmark99]

Scope Dope

I would use a modern scope (Leupold) if I was going to use it as a current battle rifle. 40 - 50 year old optic's are not what I would use as a first choice on a current build. No warranty, high cost to repair, poor light gathering, no mil-dot reticle, are reasons not to use.
With all of the being said, I have shot with them (Art II and Art-Tel on rifles, and at 300 meters are accurate enough. The Nimrod is better at keeping "zero".

 

[xk319]

I'd get one to shoot with mostly for collectors/history sake. I have had some WWII German sniper rifles built up for me over the years. Same thing, not cutting edge, but super fun to shoot with and you can hit plenty close to that bulls eye.

 

[Reaper6]

How do you tell the difference between commercial and military ART II scopes? I didn't know there were even commercial ones...

 

[tokiwartooth]

Don't forget the ART/MPC. Just picked one up, and then had the mount dilemma. I actually did find an AUTHENTIC APT/MPC Leatherwood QD mount for it. Apparently, Leatherwood made one dedicated to the MPC.

 

[tokiwartooth]

How do you tell the difference between commercial and military ART II scopes? I didn't know there were even commercial ones...

I'm gonna say the commercial one doesn't have the build in M14 base, but utilizes the same thumb screw cradle as the ART/MPC and current production chicom Leatherwood "ART" scopes.

 

[JBS]

Purchased mine back in the late 80s as a complete unit direct from Leatherwood.

 

[Z06]

Help looking for clip guide

Need help I want to find buy the clip guide that is threaded for the two screw mount for the M14, can anyone help me with this.
Thanks
Robert

 

[six clicks]

Springfield armory inc. makes them, it is included with thier scope mounts.

 

[2336USMC]

Hi Z06 and welcome to the forum.

The threaded clip guides made by Springfield Armory Inc are not compatible with the Leatherwood ART II scope.

Leatherwood made one, and you can buy them from Iron Sights Inc., but they are not necessarily going to work with your rifle. There are too many differences in the commercial M14-type receivers.

Do a search here for my username and the key word "leatherwood" and you will find I have posted everything I know about fitting and mounting these scopes here on this forum.

mrmark99, nice collection!