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M1A Scout scope rings

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I met my first M-14/M1A in 1968 at MCRD Parris Island, but when I went to VietNam in 1969 I was issued an M16. Many times I missed the M14. It was a great battle rifle.
Anyway, after 54 years, in a moment of pure nostalgia, I bought an M1A Scout Squad rifle. It even had a very pretty, well figured, walnut stock.
My old eyes demand a scope. I wasn't interested in a forward mount "scout scope" set up, so I bought and installed a Sadlak aluminum mount. Then I bought a very nice Nikon 30 mm 1X4X24 Tactical scope. I would like to buy the lowest rings possible. I realize I will still need a cheek piece on the stock. I'm not a target shooter. It will be a defensive weapon. Can someone recommend rugged set of low rings that will mount on the Sadlak rail? I've always been a Leupold or Talley kinda guy on my hunting rifles.

Thank You
 
3S16 said:
I met my first M-14/M1A in 1968 at MCRD Parris Island, but when I went to VietNam in 1969 I was issued an M16. Many times I missed the M14. It was a great battle rifle.
Anyway, after 54 years, in a moment of pure nostalgia, I bought an M1A Scout Squad rifle. It even had a very pretty, well figured, walnut stock.
My old eyes demand a scope. I wasn't interested in a forward mount "scout scope" set up, so I bought and installed a Sadlak aluminum mount. Then I bought a very nice Nikon 30 mm 1X4X24 Tactical scope. I would like to buy the lowest rings possible. I realize I will still need a cheek piece on the stock. I'm not a target shooter. It will be a defensive weapon. Can someone recommend rugged set of low rings that will mount on the Sadlak rail? I've always been a Leupold or Talley kinda guy on my hunting rifles.

Thank You
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Thank you for your service and welcome to the forum from Kentucky.
Although I’ve had no luck with Vortex scopes I like there mounting rings and my local Cabela’s always has a good selection of low, medium and high sets, they also have a great return policy if you buy what doesn’t work so you can try something else.
Good luck in your search.
 
I used the lowest light weight rings available from Night Force

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If you want to keep your rear aperture zeroed with the 1X4X24 scope on a Sadlack mount, you'll have watch how low you can go.

Different manufacturers have different interpretations of ring height. There are no height standards.
 
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