Sadlak scope mount?
- Thread starter YoungGun85
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I do have one and it does hold zero perfectly. As for fitting, sure it does; the norinco receiver is close to original tolerances than SAI's M1A. If you aren't convinced, Sadlak makes an inspection kit (included with the mounts anyway) if your receiver is offspec (not likely) Mike Sadlak can hook you up with a modded one.
who signed your inspection kit?
I was under the impression Mike Sadlak signed them all, he signed mine.
as to OP's question: they are great mount but people complain it's aluminum and you could get the arms 18 (I beleive made of steel) for the same price and have a mount whose thermal expansion is similar to the receiver's. Unlike mount (aluminum) thermal expansion vs receiver (steel) thermal expansion disparity you get with the sadlak aluminum mount, a steel mount, steel receiver, steel ring is the most desirable outcome.
From Mike when I was asking about the mount in freeeeeeezing cold canada's winter:
and after my reply:
After delibaration, I tought it was best to wait summer after all, but still have my aluminum mount. Did I mention it was a great unit?
I don't remember who might have signed the kit, but i've used it and everything was A-OK.
Concerning thermal expansion, I have a hard time to believe that it might do anything major; Unless you're shooting in -50C or blasting 500 mags full-auto on a summer day. I've shot mine in -10C and +25C and never saw anything shifting, I've even removed my mount twice and haven't changed the locktite, only torqued it to specs. Nothing moves.
Aluminum & Steel mounts have been mixed for a while on hunting rifles and even AR-15 and I've never heard of any effect, I don't say that it doesn't exist, just not apparent.
Everybody seem to agree that this M14 mount is the only aluminum one that is recommended compared to say a SAI one that seem to be a hit or miss. Coupled with a pair or ultralight rings, it saved me a bit of weight without compromise, not much but still no need to get this thing heavier than needed on the field. Add one M14Doctor CQB stock and the shorty handles like its supposed to be
Concerning thermal expansion, I have a hard time to believe that it might do anything major; Unless you're shooting in -50C or blasting 500 mags full-auto on a summer day. I've shot mine in -10C and +25C and never saw anything shifting, I've even removed my mount twice and haven't changed the locktite, only torqued it to specs. Nothing moves.
Aluminum & Steel mounts have been mixed for a while on hunting rifles and even AR-15 and I've never heard of any effect, I don't say that it doesn't exist, just not apparent.
Everybody seem to agree that this M14 mount is the only aluminum one that is recommended compared to say a SAI one that seem to be a hit or miss. Coupled with a pair or ultralight rings, it saved me a bit of weight without compromise, not much but still no need to get this thing heavier than needed on the field. Add one M14Doctor CQB stock and the shorty handles like its supposed to be
This is the mount I am planning on picking up for my Poly M14. I'm interested in the aluminum one to save some coin and because it will be lighter than steel.
I have seen numerous M14's with aluminum mounts and no one complaining about POI shifts due to heating of the receiver due to rapid fire.
My M14 should be here by the end of the week and hopefully the mount will arrive at the same time. If it does I will post pictures of it mounted and give a quick opinion on how it fits/works.
Tim
I have seen numerous M14's with aluminum mounts and no one complaining about POI shifts due to heating of the receiver due to rapid fire.
My M14 should be here by the end of the week and hopefully the mount will arrive at the same time. If it does I will post pictures of it mounted and give a quick opinion on how it fits/works.
Tim
