Arms 18 or Basset.
Arms 18 for a dedicated scoped rifle.
Basset Low 1913 if you want to swap between Irons and Scoped. Trust me, it works and holds Zero very very well. Just don't loose the tool.

Dutch

 

I think sadlak is safe to also add to the list even though I prefer Basset over all. The sadlak is a decent mount as is the Arms 18.

If you do lose the tool for the basset then just have a M14 combination tool in your butt-stock. It also works as the basset bolt is the same size as the gas plug.

I vote Basset!

 

I am slightly prejudiced, but I really like the integral Bula mounts on their M21 DMR and the X21. Hard to beat this setup and it comes from the factory with the mount installed.

Nelson

 

Hi. Where can one find/purchase the Bula mount? Thanks

 

There's a difference between the best scope mounts produced now and those to be produced and delivered in late October. BEERCHUG1

 

Meaning what and by who?

 

I don't know. I just have some kind of feeling. Have to wait and see. BEERCHUG1

 

I have a Vortex RMR now just waiting.

 

Not long ago I put a Sadlak steel on mine and give it two thumbs up.

 

Sadlak is a sure bet these days.

 

Sadlak gets my vote

 

Basset low mount Picatiny rail works well for me.

 

Yankee said:

There's a difference between the best scope mounts produced now and those to be produced and delivered in late October.

I can't wait until October!!

I am very happy with my ARMS-18, which was very highly regarded eight years ago.

 

Yankee said:

I can't wait until October!!

I am very happy with my ARMS-18, which was very highly regarded eight years ago.

Sorry, but I'm not expecting anyone to toss their current mounts. If a mount fits and works on your rifle, obviously keep it.

But mine is a "universal" optic mount for any out-of-spec M14. Especially custom fitting to receiver grooves, squared to the receiver and can't contact the hand guard. Among other things.

But like I said- not intended to be a replacement.

Now back to my Shed (That's a smooooooooooooooth Vermont "rugged brown ale")

CheersBEERCHUG1

 

I got a Bassett. Simple to install or reinstall

 

I have 2 Bassett Low Picatinny moumts. One with a 3-9x40 and one with a red dot. Switch between the 2 and always return to zero. I say bassett.

 

Sadlak steel mounts are m14brian approved. I have one on each of my scoped M14s, after using several different brand Xs, I got rid of 'em all for Sadlak mounts.

If you need to take it off and reinstall it frequently, I'd go with a Bassett.
m14brian

 

100%.
Brand Xs tend to pile up in the parts drawer after proving to be less than satisfactory. Most don't even make good paper weights.


Semper Fi
Art

 

I've had no issues with Basset high picatinny, or the Sadlak aluminum mount.
Both are rock solid for me.

 

Anybody like the casm mount?

 

I don't have one but I don't like them. Here's why; I don't like the fact that you have to delete the rear sight to have it on. The mount has a hole in it to see the front sight thru but, you have no adjustments, it's just there. You have to accept wherever the bullet impacts if you use it.

Aesthetically, I like an M14 to look like an M14 and, removing the rear sight wrecks it for me.

The other reason is that, because the mount is only secured to the rifle at the rear sight area, and the front just rests on the receiver ring (perhaps under some tension) but is not really secured in any way, I don't trust that the thing will not move up and down during recoil.

Especially if you have a heavy optic attached to it. It just has to have some movement under firing. I refuse to believe otherwise.

SEI, SADLAK, ARMS 18 are the best IMO. Sorry to you Bassett guys but, I think that thing is a rather hokey accoutrement also.

 

Best M1A scope mount?

I have a Springfield Armory third generation scope mount on my NM. I have personally fired >16,500 rounds down range and only had it come loose just once when I didn't tightened it up correctly about ten years ago. I take it off once a year to do a total cleaning of my rifle, once replaced it's still holds the rifle zero. I even changed out the furniture (Wade custom shop), it still held it's original zero on the range out to 750 yards.

I have never used a Sadlak, Basset, Knight's Armament or A.R.M.S. #18 type mounts. But I have heard there good as well.

Just a different point of view hurryinhoosier to consider.


DI5

 

ROCK SOLID 7075

 

I have two rifles with Bassett mounts. Both have proven excellent, convenient to remove and reinstall with almost no change in zero and, at the price, a bargain. I recommend them unhesitatingly.

Harry

 

Old AWC single point is on and off in 2 shakes of a lambs tail , is rugged and repeatable zero. Proven, it's been around for over 50 years.

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Semper Fi
Art

 

What rings are you using with the SA GIII?

 

I have a Bassett low pic mount with Seekins low rings, lapped after everything was torqued up. A Leupold VX-R 3-9x50 clears but just barely. Only have a few hunnerd rounds with it but holding solid. Haven't tested repeatability after removing and reinstalling, but I don't intend to do that. It'll stay on until it must come off. I like that I have rapid access to the irons if the scope is out of commission.

 

Sadlak

My SAI National Match has had a Sadlak Titanium mount sitting on top of it for about ten years now and hasn't moved a bit. Rock solid mount and excellent customer service.

Rich