[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Favorite M1A scope mount

Posted: 9/5/2009 5:10:46 AM EDT

I have a SOCOM & a SOCOMII . I want to mount a traditional scope over the receiver. Is there a good scope mount out there for under $200.00?

Posted: 9/5/2009 7:41:40 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm looking for one myself as well, specifically interested in the Sadlak aluminum model which is under $200. My new M1A will strictly be a range queen so it sounds like the aluminum model is fine for light duty use.

Posted: 9/5/2009 8:24:23 AM EDT

[#2]

Shop for a slightly used SEI mount (p/n 2006) or save up for a new one.

Posted: 9/5/2009 9:09:28 AM EDT

[#3]

I've got an A.R.M.S. It was 175$ installed.

Posted: 9/5/2009 11:11:00 AM EDT

[#4]

Whatever you get, don't overtorque the mount-to-receiver bolt.

Posted: 9/5/2009 12:20:26 PM EDT

[#5]

I have a Brookfield mount on mine that I got for around $200 or so. Then again, that was several years ago when they were cheaper and still in production. Best mount I ever found for an M-14 IMHO.

Posted: 9/5/2009 3:06:12 PM EDT

[#6]

I've been researching for a mount myself. I haven't heard a bad thing yet about Bassett, so I'm looking at their picatinny mount.

Posted: 9/5/2009 9:24:08 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I've been researching for a mount myself. I haven't heard a bad thing yet about Bassett, so I'm looking at their picatinny mount.

Got rid of all my other's when I bought a Bassett.

You'll like it.

Posted: 9/5/2009 10:32:20 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Whatever you get, don't overtorque the mount-to-receiver bolt.

what is the correct torque?

i just made mine flush with the inside of the reciever, dosent seem to hurt anything

Posted: 9/6/2009 3:24:25 AM EDT

[#9]

I like to use "sufficient" instead of "correct" when discussing the torque specification for mounting a side three point scope mount. Bill Bassett says 22 in-lb is all that is needed for his scope mounts. On other brands, 70 in-lb is all you need. That's according to Shooters Den and Smith Enterprise, Inc. The instructions for the A.R.M.S. # 18 mount state 100 in-lb but that may lead to the mount canting to one side or the cam bolt will shear if the installer is a hair too heavy handed.

Posted: 9/6/2009 4:40:31 AM EDT

[#10]

Sadlak,Smith Ent. You can't really go wrong with one of these 2. Sadlak may be a better choice for a Springfield because you reciever may be out of spec slightly in the groove that the mount fit's to. Sadlak will custom fit the mount to your reciever. I would also recommend steel as well.

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