I've been browsing this site for awhile. I decided to join so I can learn to shoot long range with my M1A. I'm a newB, take it easy on me please 
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Hello, I'm new to this forum.
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I've been browsing this site for awhile. I decided to join so I can learn to shoot long range with my M1A. I'm a newB, take it easy on me please 
Here's your first lesson: there are five factors of a steady position, one of these is stockweld. With your type of butt stock it appears a proper stockweld will not be likely with the scope as it is now mounted. Proper means the entire weight of the head is resting on the stock for a position whereby the eyeball will be in a squared relationship with the eyepiece anchored by the stockweld. With the stock you have now you will have a problem maintaining consistent sight alignment since you will need to lift your head from the stock for an eyeball to eyepiece relationship. The solution is a butt stock with an adjustable comb of some sort. BTW, I am not real familiar with the butt stock on your rifle, so if it is indeed adjustable for comb height disregard my suggestion.
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As Sterling Shooter said with th scope mounted as high as it is you will need something to raise your eye to the level of the scope. Hopefully your butt stock has an adjustable cheek piece other wise you will need something to attach to the butt stock. Otherwise it will be very difficult to shoot the M1A and get decent groups at any range. So address this first.
Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate it. I ran into a lot of problems with cheek weld on the factory M1A stock, so I decided to switched to VLTOR stock. It's seem to be better but not completely. It's super hard to get a good cheek weld and focus. If I get a set of lower scope rings then my scope with hit the rear sight .
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Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate it. I ran into a lot of problems with cheek weld on the factory M1A stock, so I decided to switched to VLTOR stock. It's seem to be better but not completely. It's super hard to get a good cheek weld and focus. If I get a set of lower scope rings then my scope with hit the rear sight
Getting the scope lower will likely still not produce a stockweld where the complete weight of your head is resting on the stock, allowing for the eyeball to be squared with the eyepiece. Since you must have a proper stockweld you will need to build up the comb in some manner, or purchase a stock with an adjustable comb. The other option is to remove the scope and use the irons. If you are a novice shooter, irons may better serve marksmanship development.
Also, since long range shooting is what you want to do with your M1A you may want to try out NRA governed LR competition, selecting to shoot in Service Rifle division, which is the only division where you would be competitive with such a rifle. This competition will require you to use an "as issued" type stock, as well as iron sights.
You may have no interest in this sort of competition; yet, taking the plunge will promote learning for everything important to good shooting, which is what you said you want to learn.
Since just showing up at a LR tournament may be somewhat intimidating, after all right now you don't know anything about it, you should contact the CMP for a list of Clubs in your area which will be hosting M1 Garand Clinics in the immediate future. Attending one of these will give you a good basis of understanding for how to do it. Take a friend with you to make it even more fun.
One more thing, this is usually the point where the "shooter" responds to my suggestions by saying something like, "well, I already know how to shoot", or "I'm not interested in competition". Before you say that, think of all the fun you'll be missing, as well as missing an opportunity to actually use a venue manufactured explicitly to help folks like you learn how to it. Trying to learn it on your own is not going to get you far. How much can you learn from someone who knows nothing about it? Competition will introduce you to folks who indeed know how to do it and are willing to help you learn how to do it too.
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From you photo it looks like the objective lens bell of your NightForce scope just barely clears the rails. Lower rings might be to low to mount the scope so measure carefully to make sure the scope can be mounted.Thank you for the tips, I really appreciate it. I ran into a lot of problems with cheek weld on the factory M1A stock, so I decided to switched to VLTOR stock. It's seem to be better but not completely. It's super hard to get a good cheek weld and focus. If I get a set of lower scope rings then my scope with hit the rear sight
But it doesn't look like you have enough clearance for lower rings even if they fit to give you a proper cheek weld. Tickled Pick solution might work for you.
View attachment 31802I've been browsing this site for awhile. I decided to join so I can learn to shoot long range with my M1A. I'm a newB, take it easy on me please
I've been shooting an M1A for a long time. I have a SA Super Match and for years wrestled with your problem. Here are a couple of options to consider…
1. Get a cheekpiece. I have tried a bunch but the best one IMHO is offered by Bradley. Here is a link
M1A/Socom
2. More expensive option when you get some time in with the M1A is a new stock. Here are a couple to consider…
JAE-100 G3 Product Overview | J. Allen Enterprises, Inc. (JAE)
McMillan Tactical Stocks, McMillan Fiberglass Stocks, Synthetic Stocks, Tactical Stocks
The McMillan M3 Adjustable is really nice. My buddy has one on his M1A. I use the JAE
Let us know how you make out.
