This mount is based on 37 years of experience of mounting scopes on the M-14 rifle.
The inconsistent dimensions on both original M-14’s and later M1A’s make dependable scope mounting a challenge. This mount is designed to compensate for these problems. All the recoil loading is taken by the clip guide slot so the forces are parallel to the gun axis. The mount has built in windage adjustment. It is sufficiently low to allow the use of a battle sight zero on the iron sights. It is totally CNC machined from steel and properly heat treated. The scope base is machined to Leatherwood dimensions that fit both Weaver type and Picatinny rings.
An optional accessory is the ejection port guide 13. It is placed between rail 11 and bracket 7 and block
5. The purpose is to prevent cases from being knocked back into the ejection port by the operating rod. This can
occur if the rod is not traveling fully to the rear and is coming forward while the case is in the air as it is being
ejected. If the rifle is ejecting in an erratic manner or cases are being trapped between the bolt and the scope mount,
it is suggested that the guide be tried as a cure for this problem.
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