[myera62]

I have ordered a Bassett mount for my M1a...the Standard High Scope Mount Package. I want to use a light scope, and 4X would be enough power for the kind of shooting I am going to do. Also, I don't want to pay too much for the scope, as the iron sights are mainly what I plan to use. They are usable with the Bassett mount, but of course I would normally use them without the scope mounted. I would pay the price for a Leupold at around $600 (which seems to be a price you can get), as I would prefer to buy American if possible. I am not sure if their Mk4 Tactical is suitable for the M1a. It seems that it is more for the AR15 type of rifle.
Any suggestions?

 

[Hobo Hilton]

I am finding that the cost of my optics is about the same cost as the weapon. The M14 platform is hard on scopes.

Hobo

 

[wiz1997]

Do a search here on this forum on scopes and you'll pull up enough reading material to keep you occupied for days.

All kinds of opinions and price ranges.

I have a Leopold VX-2, 3×9 40mm on my Scout with a Bassett Picatinney rail.

Works OK, out to 100 or so yards, for old eyes that have been using glasses since being 6 years old.

I should have waited and saved up to get a better scope but it got to a point where I couldn't successfully use the irons.

Learn the rifle with the irons first while saving up a bit more for a nice glass, it will give you a base of how accurate the rifle really is before making any changes.

 

[Fishjager]

I put a Athlon 4-14 X 44 on mine with Mil-dot, side focus. I love these scopes. Check them out on their website. Optics Planet sells them at a pretty good price.

 

[Eagle7840]

I have ordered a Bassett mount for my M1a...the Standard High Scope Mount Package. I want to use a light scope, and 4X would be enough power for the kind of shooting I am going to do. Also, I don't want to pay too much for the scope, as the iron sights are mainly what I plan to use. They are usable with the Bassett mount, but of course I would normally use them without the scope mounted. I would pay the price for a Leupold at around $600 (which seems to be a price you can get), as I would prefer to buy American if possible. I am not sure if their Mk4 Tactical is suitable for the M1a. It seems that it is more for the AR15 type of rifle.
Any suggestions?

Go with the Vortex Viper line to keep the cost down and yet still get great optics and lifetime warranty for under $500. Many options to choose from.

 

[danthman114]

http://www.letmegooglethat.com/?q=What+kind+of+scope+should+I+get+for+my+m1a?

 

[Killashrub]

If all you want is 4x magnification then I recommend the Primary arms 4x or 5x prism optic. Those things just work. Then buy a bradly cheek rest you are going to need it. If the price/quality is too low for you then go vortex, leupold, bushnell...

But for the price these things just perform and are a great straight forward battle sight.
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...ented-223-5-56-5-45x39-308-acss-reticle-pac5x

 

[spenceeastwood]

If all you want is 4x magnification then I recommend the Primary arms 4x or 5x prism optic. Those things just work. Then buy a bradly cheek rest you are going to need it. If the price/quality is too low for you then go vortex, leupold, bushnell...

But for the price these things just perform and are a great straight forward battle sight.
http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...ented-223-5-56-5-45x39-308-acss-reticle-pac5x

Do you have problems with the eye relief and not being able to mount the sight far enough back?
I've got a Burris AR-536 but I had to stick my nose close to the rear sight and pull my should back to make it work. Not comfortable at all.

 

[Wasted ammo]

+1 Bassett and vortex