I'm looking for a decent/good 1-4x scope for my M1A. When searching I can only seem to find them that are optimized for 223 rounds. Any suggestions?

I'm looking for a decent/good 1-4x scope for my M1A. When searching I can only seem to find them that are optimized for 223 rounds. Any suggestions?

 

By optimized, do you mean that they have BDC (Bullet Drop Compensator) for 223? I am not sure what else you mean.

I'm looking for a decent/good 1-4x scope for my M1A. When searching I can only seem to find them that are optimized for 223 rounds. Any suggestions?

 

how about this one http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-1-4x24-riflescope-with-tmcq-moa-reticle

 

I have one and it is excellent quality, I may be looking to upgrade, so if you want I can sell you mine.

Leupold Vx-II 1-4 or even better the VX-3 1-5. both have a bigger field of view then most anything on the market, lots of eye relief, and strong enough to be the standard for dangerous game rifles.

By optimized, do you mean that they have BDC (Bullet Drop Compensator) for 223? I am not sure what else you mean.

 

Yes, that's what I meant by it. Sorry, I'm new to scopes and I don't want to regret my first purchase.

how about this one http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-1-4x24-riflescope-with-tmcq-moa-reticle

 

I have one and it is excellent quality, I may be looking to upgrade, so if you want I can sell you mine.

 

This looks like a good one. What did you have yours mounted on and how did you like it? Unfortunately, I won't be purchasing one right now since I just got the M1A and don't have any extra $$ for the scope yet. I'll probably be purchasing in the next few months.

Iron sights!

This looks like a good one. What did you have yours mounted on and how did you like it? Unfortunately, I won't be purchasing one right now since I just got the M1A and don't have any extra $$ for the scope yet. I'll probably be purchasing in the next few months.

 

 

I love my M1A Scout Squad. I would stick with the irons for a while so you can really gain an appreciation of how accurate a gun it is. It will also make you a much better shooter overall too. I put a steel 18x24" target out at 240 yards and can ring the bell all day with iron sights at Central Jersey RPC. Usually 7 out of 10 or better, and with crummy Wolf steel cased ammo. I certainly can't do that well with my Garand. With a scope on the M1A, it's almost too easy. If you live anywhere near Central Jersey, PM me and I'll guest you in and give the steel a shot.

I love my M1A Scout Squad. I would stick with the irons for a while so you can really gain an appreciation of how accurate a gun it is. It will also make you a much better shooter overall too. I put a steel 18x24" target out at 240 yards and can ring the bell all day with iron sights at Central Jersey RPC. Usually 7 out of 10 or better, and with crummy Wolf steel cased ammo. I certainly can't do that well with my Garand. With a scope on the M1A, it's almost too easy. If you live anywhere near Central Jersey, PM me and I'll guest you in and give the steel a shot.

 

I was actually planning on going that route. I have experience shooting iron sites from my time in the army. I wanted the scope just as another addition I guess. Not absolutely necessary.

I love my M1A Scout Squad. I would stick with the irons for a while so you can really gain an appreciation of how accurate a gun it is.

 

Iron sights!

 

I will offer the same opinion as others. Try the factory irons first. Keep in mind the scope mounts offered out there (I.E. Sadlak, Bassett, etc.) mount the scope high over the bore and also aid to provide adequate ejection clearance. The factory comb/heel of the SA wood or composite stock is optimized for iron sights with a proper cheek weld for most people. The fact that some of the scope mounts out there offer sight-thru channels underneath the rings to allow use of the original front post/rear peep indicate that two different positions or cheek welds need to be attained to use one or the other. A temporary comb for raising your face/eye to see through the scope will be necessary, unless you like sighting down the rifle with a chin rest.

 

some examples: