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So I finally mounted a scope on my M1A yesterday and took it out today. I thought I had an in spec receiver because my ARMS 18 mount appeared to mount fine. The scope I mounted isn't exactly high end, I'm aware of this. I installed a Leupold VX1 using Warne low quick detach rings. I dont have a big budget right now and just wanted a good hunting scope for the upcoming season. Still it isn't a cheap scope set up either.
Trouble is I ran out of both elevation and windage. Several of you told me this would probably happen. Dang!. I'm getting nice tight 2" groups at 100 yds but they are 4" to the left and 3" high from the bullseye and I'm bottomed out on adjustment. I knew this might happen. Question is what now? Elevation doesn't bother me, but windage being off isn't good at all. There is a reputable gun smith in my city that builds custom rifles and was an armorer in the USMC for several years. I have seen some of his M14 builds and they are fantastic. He was the one who recommended the ARMS 18 mount to me. I'm thinking I might talk to him about mounting it correctly. I don't feel comfortable grinding on it and wasting more ammo trying to get it right. Is this an expensive job to have done? What do you guys recommend? Should I sell the Leupold and just buy a new scope with more MOA adjustment?
Trouble is I ran out of both elevation and windage. Several of you told me this would probably happen. Dang!. I'm getting nice tight 2" groups at 100 yds but they are 4" to the left and 3" high from the bullseye and I'm bottomed out on adjustment. I knew this might happen. Question is what now? Elevation doesn't bother me, but windage being off isn't good at all. There is a reputable gun smith in my city that builds custom rifles and was an armorer in the USMC for several years. I have seen some of his M14 builds and they are fantastic. He was the one who recommended the ARMS 18 mount to me. I'm thinking I might talk to him about mounting it correctly. I don't feel comfortable grinding on it and wasting more ammo trying to get it right. Is this an expensive job to have done? What do you guys recommend? Should I sell the Leupold and just buy a new scope with more MOA adjustment?