I am regularly shooting at 100 to 600 yards and would like to push that as far as possible (800+) and I would like a good scope for my scout M1A NM. The 4x scope on my PSL does well at 600, but some extra magnification would be welcome, especially at the farther distances.
My criteria, in rough order of importance:
Rugged
Variable magnification with relatively large field of view.
Matches well with the M1A (and won't place significant limits on the ability to shoot quickly and accurately in a variety of positions)
Highest quality up to $1000 to $1500 will allow
Parallax/focus adjustment
Good low light performance
Relatively compact, if possible
Allows use of iron sights if need be
Relatively lightweight, if possible
The following scope is what I've picked so far that seems to fit most of my needs, but I'm very open to any suggestions:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=523998
I'm fairly convinced to pony up the $$ for a Smith mount, but alternative suggestions to that are welcome as well.
My criteria, in rough order of importance:
Rugged
Variable magnification with relatively large field of view.
Matches well with the M1A (and won't place significant limits on the ability to shoot quickly and accurately in a variety of positions)
Highest quality up to $1000 to $1500 will allow
Parallax/focus adjustment
Good low light performance
Relatively compact, if possible
Allows use of iron sights if need be
Relatively lightweight, if possible
The following scope is what I've picked so far that seems to fit most of my needs, but I'm very open to any suggestions:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=523998
I'm fairly convinced to pony up the $$ for a Smith mount, but alternative suggestions to that are welcome as well.