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Hypnogator
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Posted: April/29/2013 at 01:03 |
Hi, all!
I recently acquired an M1A Scout, and am planning on mounting a scope on the Picatinny rail forward of the action. I plan to use the rifle for long range target shooting, and perhaps some hunting. I've looked into the Burris 2-7X scout scope, and learned that it is exactly the same as their 2-7X handgun scope. Since I'm not planning on using the rifle for CQB or any such, I'm wondering if the Burris 3-12X handgun scope would be a better choice, giving me greater reach at 12X than most of the variable scouts at 7X. I would value opinions y'alls opinions on this choice, or do you know of a better one? Thanks! Griff |
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Skylar McMahon
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Griff what is your definition of long range?
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Hypnogator
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400-1000 yds.
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ccoker
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Honestly, I think you are headed down a wrong path...
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I have the same rifle and someday if I scope it I may go for...
http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-3-9x42-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P50716.aspx The mount I would use is by Sadlak, haven't decided on the rings yet.. |
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Rancid Coolaid
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Having scoped an M1A with a few things, I would advise against the scout mount and would recommend an "over action" mount and a standard scope. For long range, scout scopes aren't the best fit.
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mike650
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Oh, should have mentioned I removed the picatinny rail that comes with the scout and also replaced the handguard with a standard one thus covering the hole where the rail used to be... much, much better.
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Skylar McMahon
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I agree. I think that if you decided to use use the SS 3-15 with the ARMS 18 mount, you would be better served to accomodate shots throughout medium and into long range. |
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Good path
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