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M14/M1A M8 FORWARD OPTIC MOUNT

M14/M1A M8 FORWARD OPTIC MOUNT Reviews & Ratings

Lightweight, fully machined 1913 Picatinny-style rail accepts intermediate eye relief scopes, red dot, holographic, and reflex optics. Provides increased aiming speed with optics mounted in the forward position. Low profile allows co-witnessing of the factory sights with tube-bodied, red dot sights. Recoil lug, plus dual clamps attach quickly to standard weight, G.I. spec barrels without modifications; installs in place of the factory handguard. Fits M-14/M1A with original, standard weight barrel profile, original National Match standard profile and most Chinese M1A clones. Will Not fit Springfield Loaded Standard, Match, Tactical, or other medium or heavy profile barrels.


SPECS: Aluminum, hardcoat anodized, black, matte finish. 12-9?16" (31.9cm) long. 12.4oz. (352g )wt. Fits M-14/M1A with original, standard weight barrel profile, original National Match standard profile and most Chinese M1A clones. Will Not fit Springfield Loaded Standard, Match, Tactical, or other medium or heavy profile barrels. Includes instructions.


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Reviews Summary
The M14/M1A M8 Forward Optic Mount garners praise for its impressive quality, easy installation process, and great customer service. Though some users noted minor fitting issues and a slight design taper affecting scope adjustments, its overall performance and solid build are well-received. Many recommend it as a worthy addition to the M1A rifle.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Quality
80%
Reviewers frequently commend the high quality of the optic mount, highlighting its solid construction and effective performance when attached to the M1A rifle. Many note that it enhances the shooting experience, with several stating it almost improves the rifle's accuracy.
Installation Experience
65%
Most customers report that installation is straightforward, especially for those familiar with the M1A rifle's disassembly. Instructions are generally described as clear, although some users found them slightly difficult to follow. A few noted that installation time may vary depending on mechanical skills.
Customer Service
40%
Positive remarks highlight very responsive and helpful customer service from Ultimak. Reviewers appreciated the prompt assistance and provision of replacement screws without charge, indicating a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Fit and Design Issues
30%
While the product fits well for most users, some experienced minor design flaws, such as a taper that affected scope adjustments. A specific case mentioned that the rail did not fit the National Match M1A, indicating that potential buyers should verify compatibility with their model.
Recommendation and Value
75%
Many users highly recommend the optic mount to others, praising its durability and ease of use. Despite some concerns about its pricing, the overall consensus indicates that the product is viewed as a valuable addition to the M1A configuration.
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5
ultimate rail
brownells is great to deal with—response to questions is quick—service and communication are tops—shipping is fast——the ultimax rail is what i expected——quality material and the machining finish was excellent
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
5
Perfect Addition
The M1A should have come from the factory with this scout mount. Ultimak did a great job with this and the quality is impressive. Installing was straight forward and the instructions also had done time and effort put into them. Very satisfied, and it looks great.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
5
Great modification!
This product is well made and very easy to install if you are familiar with the disassembly of an M!A rifle. It looks great and fits perfectly.
Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend
5
Excellent piece of kit
Great piece of kit, been waiting for these to be stocked back up and available. Mounted mine up with no fitting issues, mounted clean and easy and that was that. I have a Sig Romeo5 sitting up front and the rail is tight and maintains zero. Plenty of rail space for those who want to add other pieces of kit as well.
5
Sturdy and strong for optics.
Pros: built well and installation was easy. I did tighten a screw too tight and had to back it out. It was too stripped to put back in, called Ultimak, they sent me a complete set of screws just in case, no charge. Great customer service! Cons: I installed this rail and installed a nikon force eer pistol scope. This rail will slightly taper towards the muzzle and will slightly dip, hard to tell with the human eye. After sighting my scope in with this rail and gun, my scope could not adjust to the 100yard sight in, it was about 15 MOA above the crosshairs and my scope could no longer adjust it was maxed out on elevation. Had to buy scope shim kit to move h scope up 15 MOA. Other than the taper, well built rail ideal for red dots.
5
A+ for this mount!
This is a well made, solid mount. It fits The USGI barrel I have perfectly. The outside contour blends well with the rest of the rifle resulting in an integrated look. The mount itself is about an inch and a half lower than most other traditional scope mounts making it a good choice for optic sights like Eotech. Mounting the mount will take you a better part of an hour if not longer depending on how mechanically inclined you are. The instructions are concise but a little difficult to follow but if you read them carefully and take your time you should have no problem. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the rifle shot better with the mount attached which came as a pleasant surprise as I was worried clamping something to the barrel would have an adverse effect. Overall well worth the high price.
5
Great mount!
Great add-on to my M1A Scout! Installation was very easy and the directions are very clear and the color photos make putting it on a breeze. I highly recommend it.
5
Invaluable tool for the M1A/M14
This rail was recommended to me for replacement of the Springfield Armory scope mount. I have had this rail on for over a year with my Eotech 512. I doesn't get any better than this and I shoot alot, and hunt with it. I have recommended to my friends and they are extremely happy with this optic mount also. Easy to install,extremely hardy and heavy duty...and I would buy this product again.
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Does not fit NM
The description says it will fit National Match M1As, but that is not correct at all. The heavy barrel extends far too long to even come close to fitting within this handguard.