Technology. Since Winchester last introduced a new bolt-action rifle design a half-century ago huge advances have been made in metallurgy, materials and manufacturing processes.
It is a truly reduced size M-14 receiver built around a much lighter and shorter barrel stock system. Currently about all I own and shoot in this style rifle is my Ruger. Attention needs to be given to your exact needs when it comes to the sights. There are many different models of the M1A rifle being offered to the shooter today. If you lack the space and time, I can tell you that the whole scope is built around light and sight control. The sight is illuminated, set up in military MRAD elevation and windage settings, and uses a lockdown zero system. It will not react to nasty field conditions. Special lens material is used to control light. The whole scope is built field-grade tough. This scope is offered with the 1-6X24mm power settings that work up to about 600 yards. It is possible to fit it on the Scout version of the M1A or even the full-size rifle Here we have the chopped bell tactical military scope patterned after the new US Army glass sight built by Sig. Ratings on this scope are very high among owners, including myself. However, the scopes they have all are mission-friendly. TRACT will not build a great many scopes in their line. It is all around a sold system. The sub-tensions carry MOA settings in dots for quick in-the-scope elevation adjustments when you have the system DOPED for shooting beyond 400 yards. The varmint hunter, deer hunter, or general target shooter can also use this glass sight. The 3-4×20 power settings allow for visual control against long-range targets.īuilt in the FFP first focal plane, the scope is designed for long-range sniper work and tactical police applications. The large 300 main tube holds large heavy-duty parts and turret guts. This model is ideal for use on the M1A full-size standard rifle. When testing/writing reviews for a business, you can’t afford downtime with bad gear. I have found them to be very effective and trouble-free. I shoot three of these scopes here at BR&D. This scope carries extended adjustable open turrets with ample amounts of windage and elevation adjustment. It is not overly long, which makes it a good fit for the full-length M1A standard model rifle. The 7.62 X 54 (.308 Winchester) is the owner of the valley, battlefield, or whatever gets in the way of her muzzle.Īssuming you have the correct scope mount for the M1A, try one of the seven best scopes for M1A reviewed below.
Based on these rifles and also owning old-school M1 Grand, I can say that when the M1A has glass sights in place its performance is unparalleled. They also fit a secondary Weaver rail that outs directly over the ejection port on the receiver.
The receivers have been re-designed at the upper end to accommodate the Ruger ring base system. These are ←14 design receivers on smaller more flexible rifles.
While I do not own the rifle myself, I do own both the Ruger Mini 30 and the Mini 14in.233 Remington. As such, the sights on the rifle straight out of the factory are outstanding. In my humble opinion, this rifle was built for a darn good receiver sight just like its predecessor, the M1 Grand. The offset side-mounted rail will stand quite high. If you don’t have good tools, knowledge, and time, the best plan is to take everything to your trusted local gunsmith.Įven when installed on the M1A, often a special elevated but stock comb will be needed. Mounts for the M1A or M-14 can involve as many as thirty different installation steps. Author original photos: Testing with Ruger Mini 14