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  1. flagmanahead

    Scope Height Question

    Does it make sense to put high scope rings on an M1A just so that you can see the Iron Sights underneath the scope? I have one scope on mediums where I can only see half of the front post and one on a high mount where I can see the whole post and I'm having a hard time thinking of an occasion...
  2. flagmanahead

    Brookfield mount stuck dovetail

    I'm trying to re-install my brookfield and the dovetail piece on the clipper strip guide area is stuck. This is an original so it doesn't have the screws to hold this piece in place, I though it was supposed to be loose but it's in there very tight. Is this expected? I didn't do the original...
  3. flagmanahead

    Rifle Scopes Decent $200-$300 spotting scope?

    Does it exist? This is for rec shooting not serious competition...
  4. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a stovepipe with scope mount

    I seem to be continually getting a stovepipe when my round ejects because of my scope mount. I'm using a Brookfield mount and GA Arms 168 grain match ammo so my assumption is that mount and ammo quality are not an issue. What else could I tweak to make this more reliable?
  5. flagmanahead

    Any recommendations on glare reduction?

    I've seen sunshades and various other types of honeycomb or venetian blind looking covers, any opinions on which are best value for the money?
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    Backyard Range Ideas

    I will try to ask this question without sounding like a hippy Anyone have suggestions for managing the impact of shooting lead ammo in a backyard range? I have a "hollow" about 100 yds deep and want todo some training but am a little worried about contaminating my spring since the watershed...
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    Gunsmithing m1a elevation mark missing

    Hey just looking for some help, I have NM rear sight and noticed that there is no indicator mark on the site base to show the current setting. Is this common?
  8. flagmanahead

    Gunsmithing m1a aperture to file or not to file?

    I've heard you can file the last 'notch' on a rear site aperture to allow for swapping out without disassembly. 1. is this true? 2. is this advised?