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ammo guy
Does anyone make a M-14 scope mount that does NOT use the clip guide for a second attachment point? I have a early Springfield mount that only used the screw in hole on the receiver and want another similar to it. All the mounts I have found use the clip guide. Thanks
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  • 62fuelie
    B-Square used to make a mount that only used the side screw hole and the three slots/grooves around it as the mount. It never worked well for me as it worked loose, even with Loctite Blue on the threads. This allowed the slots and ridges to beat each other into uselessness.
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  • TANK78Z
    On the M14/m1a family of rifles if you intend to shoot it a lot a three point mount is the way to go.
    Other types just are not worth it if you want a secure mount for your scope.
    Yes the three point style it uses the clip guide as one mounting point, ithis is what helps make this type of mount the best kind for these rifles.
    Sadlak makes the best quality mount of this style.
    I would not waste my money on any other mounting system or other maker of same.
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  • nmyers
    I don't remember ever using a stripper clip to reload a mag when I had an M14 in the Army. Not a real loss.

    Neal
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  • 44mutley
    how does the springfield 4th generation steel mount compare to the sadlak
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  • bill2740
    Plus 1 on the Sadlak mount.
    Exc. customer service.
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  • perry shooter
    The starlight scopes we had on the m14 in Vietnam 1966 had one screw mount that also engaged the grooves on receiver
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  • dfletcher
    quote:Originally posted by ammo guy
    Does anyone make a M-14 scope mount that does NOT use the clip guide for a second attachment point? I have a early Springfield mount that only used the screw in hole on the receiver and want another similar to it. All the mounts I have found use the clip guide. Thanks


    Bassett uses only the side screw, they're supposedly very good. You Tube carries a video on it.
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  • wiz1997
    I use a Bassett mount with my M1A Scout Squad. It mounts using just one screw on the side and the grooves in the receiver.

    It does however block using the stripper clip guide. But it does not mount to the stripper clip guide.

    High mount allows the use of the iron sights by looking under the mount. Low mount is preferred by many but blocks the iron sights.

    I use the Bassett Picatinny Rail Scope Mount Bassettmachine.com with the lowest possible rings that you can get. You will need a cheek riser to get a good cheek weld with any scope on the M14/M1A.

    If you go to the {Elsewhere} ( you'll regret you asked) and ask the same question you'll get a multitude of opinions.

    At one time there was a huge difference in price not too sure now.
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  • tsr1965
    It would be my guess, that if you had a scope mounted, you are not going to be able to use the stripper clip anyway. As mentioned, because of the bi-directional recoil, the 3 point mount would be advised.

    Best
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  • M1A762
    You can go with the CASM mount, but you sacrifice your rear sight. The Bassett is a very good mount as stated above, same with Sadlak mounts. The very best in my opinion is the ARMS #18 mount. It is steel and the lowest mount available. Your receiver must be in spec for the ARMS #18 to work though - many Springfield receivers are not in spec.

    If you have a Springfield get the Bassett, it is the best choice for Springfield M1A's.
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  • ammo guy
    Thanks all for the replies, I am aware that the clip guide can't be used with the scope installed. I just want the option to have it for non-scope shooting.
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