Details and Specifications

Announcing the NEW AND IMPROVED Mini-Scout-Mount ™ for
M14-M1A Rifles.

We combined the proven features of our M-14 model Mini-Scout-Mount ™ with the SOCOM model, then shaved off 2.25 ounces and added more Picatinny top rail. Now the same model will fit both the Mil-Std M14 barrels and the newer production SOCOM style barrels offered by Springfield Armory, Smith Enterprises, and others.

This rugged aluminum and stainless steel unit bolts on with NO modifications and features a full-length Mil-Std 1913 Picatinny rail on top. Now you can mount a modern tactical sight system such as Red-dot/holo sight and LER scopes for example which will give you the fastest target acquisition possible with this proven battle rifle. Yet the mount will not preclude the use of iron sights, or interfere with receiver-mounted scope bases.

It will NOT fit Chinese made barrels or "Loaded" M1A’s with their medium-heavy barrels.

The new, lighter M14-M1A Model accepts all of the Tactical Light Mount Kit ™ for quick and secure mounting of tactical flashlights, laser sights and other accessories.

Check your Barrel

IMPORTANT!
NOTE: Chinese manufactured barrels LOOK like the US Mil-Std M14 Barrels, but are not the same dimensions. NONE of our mounts will fit a Chinese made barrel. Our mounts only fit US made standard weight barrel, but will not fit the "MEDIUM HEAVY" barrel.

Make sure you order the right mount for your barrel.
See the photographs below to identify your barrel.

Installation Guide Click to view full PDF version

STEP #1 BE POSITIVE THAT YOUR RIFLE IS NOT LOADED

• Treat ALL guns as if they are LOADED.
• NEVER let the muzzle point at anything you are not willing destroy.
• Keep your finger OFF the trigger.
• REMOVE the magazine and set it aside.
• PULL the operating rod completely to the REAR and CHECK the chamber EACH TIME.

STEP #2 REMOVE THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY AND STOCK
BLOCK ASSEMBLY

• START by removing the trigger assembly and stock.
• Then remove the rear hand guard. It is not necessary to remove any other parts to install the Mini-Scout-Mount™.
• Pull the op rod back and lock to the rear in the open bolt position.
• Open the hardware package and lay out the contents.
• Start the eight (8) hex-head set screws into the threaded holes on the top of the Mount Body. Use the small hex wrench provided to screw them down almost level to the TOP of the Mount Body

STEP #3 POSITION THE MOUNT BODY

• Place the Mount Body upside down on a flat and sturdy table or bench surface.
• Insert the two Barrel Keys (the long, narrow pieces of aluminum) into the matching recesses on the inside of the Mount Body.
• Place the rifle top side down into the Mount Body. NOTE: If your barrel does not drop easily into the recess and set completely down in the Mount Body, you have a medium-heavy or Chinese made barrel. These are thicker and will not fit in our mounts.

STEP #4 POSITION THE SHORT BARREL CLAMP

• Lift the barrel action slightly out of the Mount Body and insert the SHORT Barrel Clamp under the op rod and over the rifle barrel.
• Lower the barrel action so the hook on the SHORT Barrel Clamp will drop into the recess in the Mount Body below the barrel. The flange side of the SHORT Barrel Clamp (with three holes) will then drop into its matching recess.
• Start (DO NOT snug down) three of the Cap Head Screws through the holes in the flange of the SHORT Barrel Clamp, and into the threaded holes in the Mount Body.

STEP #5 POSITION THE LONG BARREL CLAMP

• Insert the LONG Barrel Clamp over the barrel with the narrowed end toward the front of the Mount Body (the muzzle end) and align the holes in the flanges to the threaded holes in the Mount Body.
• If all of the threaded holes in the Mount Body are not visible through the holes in the FRONT Barrel Clamp, you have it in backwards. Turn it around. All of the holes will line up if it is installed correctly.
• Start ALL of the hex head cap screws through the holes in the LONG Barrel Clamp and into the Mount Body, but DO NOT snug them down yet.
• Release the op rod and let it go SLOWLY forward to the closed bolt position.
• Push the Mount Body as far forward as it will go against the front hand guard retainer and gas cylinder assembly to remove any gap.
• Tighten only the front two (2) cap screws with the hex wrench provided, taking turns on each screw to evenly secure the LONG Barrel Clamp.

STEP #6 ALIGN THE MOUNT BODY WITH THE RECEIVER

• Turn the rifle over and set it on a sturdy, flat and LEVEL surface.
• Place a small level on the flat top of the receiver just behind the rear sight and check it for level.
• Then set the level on top of the Picatinny rail of the mount body.
• Adjust the mount body right or left until it is level and square with the flat of the rear receiver.
• Set the level aside and carefully turn the rifle over.
• Alternate tightening the cap screws with the hex wrench provided, making about two turns on each screw in a crisscross pattern to evenly secure the LONG Barrel Clamp.
• Turn the rifle over and use the level again to confirm the Mount Body is still square to the receiver. If not, loosen the long barrel clamp screws and adjust the Mount Body again using the procedure above.
• Now snug down the three screws in the REAR Barrel Clamp in the same manner. All Barrel Clamp screws must be firmly seated down, holding the Barrel Clamps firmly against the Mount Body.

STEP #7 SECURE THE BARREL KEYS & REASSEMBLE

• Turn the rifle with the Mount Body attached over to the upright position.
• Use the hex wrench to snug down each of the set screws a little at a time, alternating between screws. The set screws should be snug, but not overly tightened.
• Replace the stock and trigger assembly.
• Work the op rod back and forth several times to ensure that it functions properly and clears the Mount Body.
• When you look through the open sights, the Picatinny rail on top of the Mount Body will form a horizontal plane and the sights will be visible through the sight channel.

STEP #8 SETTLING IN THE MOUNT

• After firing about 10 rounds with the Mini-Scout-Mount™ attached, remove the trigger assembly and stock from the rifle and re-tighten all of the cap-head screws in the Barrel Clamps. Reassemble the rifle. Do not be concerned if the initial group fired appears excessively large.
• Re-tighten the set screws in the top of the Mount Body. Fire 10 more rounds then tighten the set screws again. This adjusts the barrel keys to your rifle’s barrel contour. You will notice a dramatic improvement in your group size when the mount has settled into place.
• Re-tighten the set screws again as necessary after firing 50 rounds, and again after 100 rounds.
• Do not remove the Mini-Scout-Mount™ to clean your rifle.
• If you ever remove the Mini-Scout-Mount™, you will need to repeat the settling-in process.

Suggested Accessories for M14-M1A

When combined with our Tactical-Light-Mount-Kit ™ it is your BEST solution for attaching a flashlight or laser sight to your Mini. Add a pistol scope or red-dot sight and you have one of the fastest handling scout carbines ever assembled!

FAQs for M14-M1A Mount