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M1A Scout Squad: Master of Both CQB and DMR Roles?
- Thread starter Mike H.
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deadduck357
Professional
That's gotta be a HIGH height over bore.
Talyn
Emissary
That's a pretty silly optic setup. It's easy to do much better.
I don't consider my Scout-Squad as a CQB and/or DMR since it doesn't fit into either roles for "my" needs/AOPs, but a GP rifle, mainly back-up support for a LR .308 bolt gun.
But for others it may. Just get a much better Scout optics set-up than that one.
I don't consider my Scout-Squad as a CQB and/or DMR since it doesn't fit into either roles for "my" needs/AOPs, but a GP rifle, mainly back-up support for a LR .308 bolt gun.
But for others it may. Just get a much better Scout optics set-up than that one.
Talyn
Emissary
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PieterCoetzee
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I like the scout concept, and today I think it can be filled with a red dot. Im not sure magnification is a modern requirement. The Germans attempted a "scout" on their K98s during WW2. It DID exceed iron sight capability but failed as a DMR.
Lo-Profile
Custom
A Bradley Cheek Rest can help getting "into" the scope.
This one is on my DCM M1 Garand.
A forward or side mounted scope is mandatory on the Garand because of the top loading en bloc clip. Contrary to the wishes of the venerable Colonel Jeff Cooper, I do not like the extended eye relief myself and would not do that to an M1A which can enjoy all the advantages of conventional scope.
Here is the same scope recommended by the author mounted to a CMP rail.
That Picatinny rail can accommodate accessories on the left and right sides.
A red varmint light, a Scorpion Stream light and a green laser have been mounted at times. Here is a picture of wretched excess.
I did take a coyote at a little over 300 yards and a couple of hogs. On two power you can get into the scope easily and shoot with both eyes open. Seven power takes some time wiggling around to line up the eyeball.
This one is on my DCM M1 Garand.
A forward or side mounted scope is mandatory on the Garand because of the top loading en bloc clip. Contrary to the wishes of the venerable Colonel Jeff Cooper, I do not like the extended eye relief myself and would not do that to an M1A which can enjoy all the advantages of conventional scope.
Here is the same scope recommended by the author mounted to a CMP rail.
That Picatinny rail can accommodate accessories on the left and right sides.
A red varmint light, a Scorpion Stream light and a green laser have been mounted at times. Here is a picture of wretched excess.
I did take a coyote at a little over 300 yards and a couple of hogs. On two power you can get into the scope easily and shoot with both eyes open. Seven power takes some time wiggling around to line up the eyeball.