I'm picking up my M1A next week. I'm using this rifle for long range target(300 + yds). Looking for a good scope. This is my first long range gun.
There is a lot to like about the Leatherwood Scopes albeit they are made in China. I have this one. http://www.hi-luxoptics.com/riflescopes/cmr-series.html
i have a nikon m308 on mine it has the bdc set for 168gr projectiles, but baring that i would have got a vortex first focal plane optic, for a lower price you could always try a swfa fixed or variable power
Take a look at the Primary Arms 4-14x44 FFP. It's a first focal plane scope and you can get it with any of three reticles. Great glass for $229-279. This is the one I have. http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-...pe-acss-hud-dmr-308-223-reticle-pa4-14xffp308
You neglected to mention your price range , so naturally I'd say a hi end Nightforce , Swarvoski, Zeiss or Steiner but IF your budgets like mine you'll hve to settle for something a little less expensive. Leupold ,Vortec , Bushnell's Elite series, or SWFA's SS series are all very nice I like Something in the neighborhood of 4x16x50 , it's a good compromise with more than enough power for long range, but with a low enough power to give a decent field of view, and be useful offhanded. Give me a price range you can work with and I'll give you more specifics.
