Scope Mounts Ruining My Life

lovemyM4 · March 12, 2009, 12:55 AM

I recently got a Springfield M1a and have a Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 to mount on it.

My problem is I the local gunstores don't have any mounts that fit so I need to order online and am not sure which ones would work.

I know that I need a picatinny rail mounts that are 1 inch but not sure what height is necessary.

Here is the link to the gun:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=40

Here is a link to the scope:
http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflesco...5-20x44sf.html

Please help me I have had to return multiple rings that wern't tall enough and having a gun like this and not being able to use it is killing me.

jpwilly · March 12, 2009, 01:04 AM

Medium rings work for up to 40mm Objectives (on a flat surface) bigger rings are needed for 44mm and 50mm IF you don't have any taper to work with.

sholling · March 12, 2009, 02:04 AM

You might try ask Bassett Machine if they have any of their Picatinny mounts available. Their Picatinny mount allows you to mount the scope further back then their standard mount - something very important to me. The older design required serious stock crawling. The Bassets are pretty neat people you'll like dealing with them

Anyway even with low/medium mounts you should have plenty of clearance because the Basset mount sits high.

lipadj46 · March 12, 2009, 04:17 AM

Go here:

http://www.smithenterprise.com/products03.html

Look for this mount:

Weaver-style M14 Scope Mount $125

Call them and buy it make sure you tell them it is for and SAI M1A. Do not buy a SAI Generation 3 mount they are garbage. The Smith mount is the best low cost mount period. You will need to buy Weaver rings. I suggest to buy the Weaver Grand Slam Steel rings for $18. Add a drop of locktite and you have an affordable rock solid M14 mount.

If you are talking just rings you can probably go with Mediums. Just try to get the scope back as far as you can.

madcratebuilder · March 12, 2009, 06:51 PM

You need to decide on what mount, then you well know what rings you need, low or mediums.
A 44 bell on a Sadlak mount well use medium Burris xtreme tactical rings. Lows may clear but it would be tight.
This is a 42 on a Sadlak with med rings.

March 12, 2009, 12:55 AM	#1
lovemyM4 Member Join Date: December 3, 2008 Location: California Posts: 52	Scope Mounts Ruining My Life I recently got a Springfield M1a and have a Nikon Monarch 5-20x44 to mount on it. My problem is I the local gunstores don't have any mounts that fit so I need to order online and am not sure which ones would work. I know that I need a picatinny rail mounts that are 1 inch but not sure what height is necessary. Here is the link to the gun: http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=40 Here is a link to the scope: http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflesco...5-20x44sf.html Please help me I have had to return multiple rings that wern't tall enough and having a gun like this and not being able to use it is killing me.

March 12, 2009, 01:04 AM	#2
jpwilly Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 539	Medium rings work for up to 40mm Objectives (on a flat surface) bigger rings are needed for 44mm and 50mm IF you don't have any taper to work with. __________________ "Rats & roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice & mercy." - Wendell Berry

March 12, 2009, 02:04 AM	#3
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,254	You might try ask Bassett Machine if they have any of their Picatinny mounts available. Their Picatinny mount allows you to mount the scope further back then their standard mount - something very important to me. The older design required serious stock crawling. The Bassets are pretty neat people you'll like dealing with them Anyway even with low/medium mounts you should have plenty of clearance because the Basset mount sits high. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

March 12, 2009, 04:17 AM	#4
lipadj46 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Posts: 494	Go here: http://www.smithenterprise.com/products03.html Look for this mount: Weaver-style M14 Scope Mount $125 Call them and buy it make sure you tell them it is for and SAI M1A. Do not buy a SAI Generation 3 mount they are garbage. The Smith mount is the best low cost mount period. You will need to buy Weaver rings. I suggest to buy the Weaver Grand Slam Steel rings for $18. Add a drop of locktite and you have an affordable rock solid M14 mount. If you are talking just rings you can probably go with Mediums. Just try to get the scope back as far as you can.

March 12, 2009, 06:51 PM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,867	You need to decide on what mount, then you well know what rings you need, low or mediums. A 44 bell on a Sadlak mount well use medium Burris xtreme tactical rings. Lows may clear but it would be tight. This is a 42 on a Sadlak with med rings.