Whats a popular MBR scope set up?

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I recently bought a Norinco M14s on EE. It came with a A.R.M.S. scope mount and a Bushnell 3200 tactical 10x Mildot scope. Do you guys think that this scope is a little to powerful for a M14? I was thinking about taking it off and using a Red Dot on it?

I really just wanted to see what you guys thought, if I should take it off or leave it on?

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At what range and under what circumstances are you going to shoot it?
A red dot is pretty much a short range sight.
That scope would not be a good choice for short range. The dot would be a poor choice for medium and long range.
A mid-range variable might be the best choice.
Given what a new 10x40 sells for, you should be able to get $180 or so for that one, to put toward a more versatile sight.
Incidentally, is your magazine latched in properly?
 
10x is not too powerful for a 308win.
I'd want a 1-4x scope for hunting, target shooters wouldn't want that low magnification, plinkers would be ok with a red dot, some hunters would need higher magnification ect ect
tiriaq's first line says it all.
 
I am really on the fence. I already own a Tikka T3 30/06 with a Burris 3x9x40 scope on it, that I use for hunting. Now that I just bought this gun, I don't know if I will keep everything as is. I am thinking about selling the Tikka to help fund a AR 15 or CZ858, since I could easily use this M14 for hunting now.

I might just use my Tikka on the lower 3x setting for walking around, since it is so nice and light. Then when I go to a tree stand I will bring out the M14 with the 10x scope.
 
blueflash said:
I am really on the fence. I already own a Tikka T3 30/06 with a Burris 3x9x40 scope on it, that I use for hunting. Now that I just bought this gun, I don't know if I will keep everything as is. I am thinking about selling the Tikka to help fund a AR 15 or CZ858, since I could easily use this M14 for hunting now.

I might just use my Tikka on the lower 3x setting for walking around, since it is so nice and light. Then when I go to a tree stand I will bring out the M14 with the 10x scope.
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That scope is perfect for closer range target shooting and hunting... ie. 100 yards.

Personally, I don't think this rifle needs any scope for general "defence" purposes and for shooting things closer than 100 yards.
 
That scope is perfect for closer range target shooting and hunting... ie. 100 yards.

Personally, I don't think this rifle needs any scope for general "defence" purposes and for shooting things closer than 100 yards.
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A 10x scope for 100yard hunting?
You can get deer closer than 100yards, and if you stuck with a fixed 10x scope, your ####ed.
 
I don't plan on hunting with my M14 unless I am in a treestand so I don't have to worry about close up shots. The place I use the treestand is wide open, so I don't have to worry about anything under 100 yards. Even at 100 yards, I will still be able to pick up the deer in my crosshairs so I am not worried about that. Heck, at 50 yards I can pick up a target on a 10x scope no problem. Do I need that power...NO...but its nice to have if I see a deer at a 200 yard shot. I did get the scope included in the gun I bought, so its not like I will just leave it home when I have the chance to use.

With that being said, I may just take it off and put it on something else and use the M14 with a red dot. I am really on the fence here, thats why I posted my quetion. I just wanted to see what everyone else was using with there M14.
 
I am a fan of that scope on an M14 but I use mine exclusively for range work at 100 and 200m Any further than that I use bolt guns with more scope. On an AR I would look to a Falcon or Millet 1.5 x 5 or red dot but I don't see using the M14 for the same kind of shooting as I may use an AR for. FWIW I don't see a problem leaving it scoped as is for the hunting you describe.
 
Leupold makes the MK4 1.5x5 which should cover just about anything out to 4-500 metres if you get the proper dope recorded on your turrets. Trijicon also makes the accupoint with slightly less magnification and about $400 cheaper but it's still a quality scope. If you are on a budget, try out the Millet DMS-1 (1-4x).
 
DaveMachine said:
Leupold makes the MK4 1.5x5 which should cover just about anything out to 4-500 metres if you get the proper dope recorded on your turrets. Trijicon also makes the accupoint with slightly less magnification and about $400 cheaper but it's still a quality scope. If you are on a budget, try out the Millet DMS-1 (1-4x).
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x2 on that. I'm waitng for a Krieger barrel so M14Doctor can do a shorty build for me. After that I plan on using something like the Leupold MK4 1.5x5 or something similar on a ARMS mount. Might even save up for a S&B.

As someone mentioned earlier it really depends upon what you plan to use your Norc for. I planning to use mine for close range hunting in heavy brush with open areas and longer shots down trails and logging roads.
 
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