Indyjohn, what kind of MOA did you find your rifle capable of? Did you have custom work done? And have you found that style of scope mount to be sufficiently secure?
1- I have a 20 yr old National Match in a walnut stock. Of all my rifles, it is still my favorite.
I...I..I have no words. You TRAITOR!
-Nate
If I were to buy an M1A it'd be the scout. The shorter overall length, the fixed solid factory scope mount, and the weight have all just felt right to me. It's always been on my want/lust list but I've never even shot one.
My son bought a scout as his first rifle. It took him exactly 1 day to ask me to take the aluminum bolt on mount off and replace his plastic stock and hand guard with the real deals. Length is a touch handier, but the weight difference is negligible.
I just received my Bassett mount last night so I am ready to try a scope for a bit! I'll snap some pics when I get it together, all these pictures make me smile!
Which scope are you putting on it? And, what are you doing for a cheek riser?
Which scope are you putting on it? And, what are you doing for a cheek riser?
2nd this question. I have read on the interwebz about the difficulty of scoping the M1A, but no one here seems to have struggled with it? That's good news!