[DustinBurgin]

I would like to start by introduce myself, my name is Dustin a SSgt in the USAF and a proud owner of a new Springfield M1A. Being an aircraft mechanic shooting is more of a hobby and much less of a job requirement lol. I also own a DPMS AR-15 and a Glock 19, but thought it was time something with a little more kick and the M1A was an obvious choice.

As the title says, I am looking for suggestions on Scope and rail for my M1A but without spending too much on them. My M1A is just a plain entry level rifle that will be shooting lower end 145gr ammo for just general target practice and the occasional hunting trip (LOL and to scare any potential boyfriends that my daughter brings home when she gets older).

I am looking for a single rail hand guard style setup that replaces the ugly piece of brown plastic that’s on it now. As for the scope I am just looking for one that will work for general shooting but not be a POS that will break 6 months down the line

 

[DustinBurgin]

I see what you guys are saying, looks like I would be better off with a receiver mount.

Can you please recommend a decent priced receiver mount?

On the scope, it will mostly be used for having fun with my buddies picking off beer cans and a little target shooting at the range, oh and the occasional hunting trip. I was hoping to find one for about $150 but I am willing to pay a little extra to get a quality product.

I just want to make sure I am not paying for a item with features that I will never need and or use.

 

[DustinBurgin]

These are the mounts that I would recomend you look at. On the scope if you only want to pay about $150 I cant help you, but for $230-$250 depending on were you get it, the Bushnell Elite 10x40 is a good scope I have one on my Mini 14 and it has held up great, I switched it off my M-14 once I got enough for something different.

Good Shooting.

TXS

LOL I see that $150 is not going to happen! Like I said, I am willing to spend a little extra to get the right product the first time.

I will do some googling tomorrow and see what mount I like best and start saving my pennies for a Bushnell scope.

Thank you all very much!

 

[DustinBurgin]

Damn you Hoss for finding such a good deal!!! lol JK that’s was a awesome deal that I could not pass up! Ok, now that I have the scope on the way could someone please recommend some good rings?

 

[DustinBurgin]

I will also be using the Bassett low pro mount, funny your rifle is setup almost the exact way I am planning on making mine.

I will Google those rings thanks!