I do firmly believe that I need to do that. That being said, my "plan" is to do that with my M1 Garand.
I'm only teasing. What kind of mount are you using for your M1A?
I do firmly believe that I need to do that. That being said, my "plan" is to do that with my M1 Garand.
I have a cheap mount right now, planning on getting a Basset mount when I get the scope. Part of why my scope budget is so low. Open to suggestions on mounts as well.
My next biggest problem is a place to shoot and practice....
Just a general opinion. After following the Army's efforts with the M-14 and trying to force it into an iterim role as a SDM/precision type rifle....the amount of money and effort required to accurize the platform and keep it accurized might be better spent on a different platform. The M1A and M-14 weren't built or designed to be scoped precision platforms. Sure, it can be done but you might find it disappointing.
At the same time, if you just want to have fun....might as well go for it and see what happens. The previous owner claimed 1.5-2 MOA, but at what range?
Well, I haven't done any mods to it, BUT it came with a heavy barrel (Douglas I believe) and unitized gas system. The previous owner said he shot 1.5 to 2 MOA with it, and it has around 2k rounds through it.
I'm not sure what steps to take to improve accuracy depending on how it shoots to start with, but I'm hopeful. It is in a GI fiberglass stock, which I may bed or replace depending on what I find as well.
I was told 4 inches at 300 yards. Maybe I should mention, I am looking to shoot this rifle in matches with the full knowledge that I probably will never "win" I just like the idea of shooting and competing against myself, learning to make wind calls etc, all under the added pressure of a match. Aside from that, I want a cool deer rifle.
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