When I was looking into doing an M40A1 "budget build" the T-10 was at the top of my list for optics since here in Canada, an MST-100 from US Optics runs about $4000 for a used one.
Here is a picture of a really nice M40A1 with a T-10 on top: Like others have said, they were originally on the M40A1 rifles and in fact there is a picture of Carlos Hathcock sitting with an M40A1 sporting a T-10 on his lap. If you wanted the vintage "real" look, the closest you'll come to is the Weaver T-10. Was the goal, I'd go old-school with a Weaver T-10 like this replica, as this scopeĪnd base was used by a Marine Recon unit in the late 1970s before the Unertls wereĪvailable, but then again, that would technically require an early 'smear' stock - ouch. The ST-10 does look like a heavy-duty military-type scope, but the old Unertl is simply very different looking.Īs others have noted, your Bushnell will work. Lastly, here's the US Optic ST-10, which you noted is above your budget, and honestly, to my eyes it doesn't lookĪ lot like the Unertl 10X scope due to its long rear ocular (the Unertl's ocular is short and stubby, which makes it unqiue). I prefer the Leupold aesthetically, but I think the SWFA HD version in 10x is good choice for new/modern glass for around $700 on sale That SWFA HD 10X is basically identical except for the logo, and I think looks good on an M40A1 replica. Rifle, but I think the scope looks good and doesn't look out of place on this replica:Ģnd: Below is the old B&L 10X Tactical (Elite 4000 scope) - that was used on all kinds of US Navy sniper riflesįrom the 1980s into the 2000s, but its kind-of hard to find and they sell for $800 and up on eBay. That they cost about $800 to $1k depending on condition and accessories. Later Mk 4, 10X with M3 turrets looks "kind-of right" on an M40A1 clone given the scope is basicĪnd was of coarse used on M24s during the same era as the M40A1. Since you want modern glass, here are a couple more alternatives. (This pic was taken the Sept 2018 vintage rifle match held by the Quantico Shooting Club. There really is no scope made that looks much like the old USMC Unertl 10X scopes - as seen to the left. For a budget build it will work, but unfortunately
(See here on the right with some green camo paint on it). FWIW, one of my shooting buddies has a budget M40A1 replica with the little Bushnell 3200 10X scope
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