M1A scope mount

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I wan't to add a scope to my m1a........ to start i need a scope rail what one should i get?

gen 1,2 or 3 ? any aftermarket ones worth it?
 
If you have to scope it, get what they call the 3rd generation mount. Basically, it hard-mounts in 3 locations on the receiver and is more solid than a single-point mount. I'd skip the Springfield model. I've got a Smith Enterprise mount that a lot here don't like, but on those rare occassions that I do scope mine, it has proved very reliable.
 
I asked the same question about two months ago and got the same answer. However I haven't been able to follow up on his advice yet.

Too many things to do and too little me to do it all.
 
If you scope your M1A, you may not like how high the scope sits above the bore. You'll need to add a pad to the comb of the stock. I tried the Smith Enterprises pad and it was nice but too low. I had to make one out of leather covered foam. I don't know your location but if you're near rte 2 and 495 you can shoot my scoped M1A at Harvard to see if you still want to scope yours.
 
Thank you all very much. Gerry I might take you up on the offer.

Thank you for your time
 
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