Rifle Scopes In Need Of Some Help

[Soul_Of_Miller]

Hey guys, I'm new here, but I joined to get help from more experienced people.

First off, I have a Springfield Standard M1A. I'm about to replace the black synthetic stock for an EBR. I am very interested in getting into long range competition target shooting.

I have two VERY important questions that I could use some help with.

#1: I've decided on using 168 grain bullets, but don't know which is the better brand. Federal Premium or Hornady?

#2: I want a fixed 20x power scope with a mil-dot recticle, any suggestions?

 

[Lindy]

Re: In Need Of Some Help

Yes, a few.

Fill out your profile, so we will know things like where you are.

If you really want to get into "long range competition shooting", buy another rifle - M1As are not competitive except with other M1As.

I like M1As, having been handed an M14 in boot camp in the Marine Corps - but that was back in the 60's, and I wouldn't even think of shooting one in competition now.

Don't shoot 168 Sierra MatchKings in long-range competition. Shoot 175 Sierra Matchkings instead. The 168 has too steep an angle on the boattail, and they will often fly sideways when going transonic, which they are going to do at sea level at 800 yards or less out of an M1A.

Spend some time reading the archives on this site before asking questions.

That should be enough suggestions to get you started...

 

[KYS]

Re: In Need Of Some Help

^^^^^ What he said

And most M1A's off the shelf like the 155gr stuff, or the ones that I have shot all did.

M1A is not really an accuracy machine for matches I would go with a AR10 platform or bolt gun if you want real accuracy and reliability.

Why a fixed 20x scope? You are gonna be screwed when it comes to the 100 yard shots and in. Your field of view will be very limited at those closer distances. it not only important to see your target, its important to see what is AROUND your target.

oh any btw, fill out your profile please!

 

[ranger1183]

Re: In Need Of Some Help

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[Soul_Of_Miller]

Re: In Need Of Some Help

Thanks everyone.

 

[armymedic.2]

Re: In Need Of Some Help

If you are set on a fixed scope you can't beat the price/quality of a super sniper, turrets /mil dots /and parallax adj....that said, i wish i had a mark 4 or vortex or whatever i could dial out all the time.