I searched all over for a scout mount for my Loaded M1A, which has a SS medium heavy NM barrel.
I finally found one made by Amega Ranges, advertised to fit the "heavier Springfield Armory barrels" that bolts onto the barrel and replaces the fiberglass handguard (which I think looked cheap and flimsy anyway). In addition to a long forward Piccatiny rail, it has attachment points along the sides for adding additional Piccatiny or Weaver rails for lights and lasers, and came with two free Weaver rail light/laser mounts.
Unfortunately, it doesn't fit.
The thickness of my medium heavy SAI barrel looks like the heavier "SOCOM" barrel pictured at http://www.amegaranges.com/M14M1A.php but I now see the thick portion on my barrel near the receiver and including the chamber area must be a little longer.
I like the concept of this mount, and I imagine it would be a great mount -- for a different barrel. I wish someone would have told me that getting the Loaded M1A would greatly limit my accessory options, and I would have gone for the standard weight barrel instead.
Does anyone know of another, similar application that will work for my barrel? Otherwise my only option will be to go with a receiver-mounted scope.
I finally found one made by Amega Ranges, advertised to fit the "heavier Springfield Armory barrels" that bolts onto the barrel and replaces the fiberglass handguard (which I think looked cheap and flimsy anyway). In addition to a long forward Piccatiny rail, it has attachment points along the sides for adding additional Piccatiny or Weaver rails for lights and lasers, and came with two free Weaver rail light/laser mounts.
Unfortunately, it doesn't fit.
The thickness of my medium heavy SAI barrel looks like the heavier "SOCOM" barrel pictured at http://www.amegaranges.com/M14M1A.php but I now see the thick portion on my barrel near the receiver and including the chamber area must be a little longer.
I like the concept of this mount, and I imagine it would be a great mount -- for a different barrel. I wish someone would have told me that getting the Loaded M1A would greatly limit my accessory options, and I would have gone for the standard weight barrel instead.
Does anyone know of another, similar application that will work for my barrel? Otherwise my only option will be to go with a receiver-mounted scope.