M14 Forum

GillaFunk · July 12th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Is there anything made today that is somewhat maybe a little similar to the Unertl scope as pictured below? I picked up a USMC marked '03 A1 Mk I and would like to put some glass on it.

Without spending a TON of money what are my options? I'd like to at least somewhat maintian the look and feel of the rifle, but I assume finding a propper scope to match it up to would be a bit difficult.

I understand there is a company that makes scope bases that dont require tapping into the receiver either. Still looking for them as well.

ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated.

FICK_USMC · July 12th, 2011, 09:25 AM

Leatherwood Hi-Lux makes a Malcolm in 6X that some are using on tribute Marine snipers, but most search for the non USMC 8X, or Lyman Junior Targetspot allowed by the CMP rulebook. Leatherwood Hi-Lux is also working out the kinks of manufacturing a remake of the 8X Unertl for the increasing numbers that want to build a tribute Marine sniper for the CMP Vintage Sniper Matches offered at the Eastern/Western Games, and National matches.
I hope they have a prototype for us to see at Perry.
I built a Marine Sniper with the help of Jon Wolfe (actually he built the whole thing) for use in these matches. You can get the "O" and "E" bases from Steve Earl Products.
You will also have to drill holes in the receiver, and barrel for a 7.2 inch center to center spacing, and modify the front handguard. I used a new Criterion barrel, and an old drill receiver so not to ruin a collectable rifle.

GillaFunk · July 13th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Fick,
Thats a freggn outstanding response. Thank you VERY MUCH! Those scope styles are what I'm looking at. Downside is, there is no dammed WAY I will drill into my 1903.

I was thinking of building a sniper Garand, but after seeing thees I think a 1903 USMC Sniper would be wayyyy cooler. I guess I'll be in the market for a pre-drilled 1903 receiver.

FICK_USMC · July 13th, 2011, 02:48 PM

When I say drill rifle, I mean a demilled '03 that was used for drill purposes. These can be brought back to life with a new barrel, bolt, and cuttoff assemblies.
Here is a pic of mine taken at the Eastern Games.

Boom Stick · July 13th, 2011, 04:12 PM

Here is a drilled receiver and barrel on GB. Those scopes are real nice!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=240297885

GillaFunk · July 14th, 2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Boom Stick

Here is a drilled receiver and barrel on GB. Those scopes are real nice!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=240297885

A beautiful sugguestion, however, the seller is another one of those ass-clowns who wont ship to California.

I guess I will just build one of these rifles from the ground up. Seems like the most respectable thing to do.

Saber6 · January 18th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Leatherwood / Hi-Lux is showcasing the 8x USMC Sniper replica as part of their Malcolm line at the Shot Show this week. Here is a blog from Iron Sight Inc - http://ironsightinc.wordpress.com/20...m-usmc-sniper/

Saber6 · January 18th, 2012, 11:57 AM

http://ironsightinc.wordpress.com/20...m-usmc-sniper/

Leatherwood / Hi-Lux Optics is showcasing this scope at the Shot Show this it week. It is called the Wm. Malcolm USMC Sniper.

Saber6 · January 20th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Here is a picture of the Leatherwood / Hi-Lux Optics 8x USMC Sniper replica and an M73G2 replica from the 2012 Shot Show.

http://ironsightinc.wordpress.com/20...x-usmc-sniper/

WolfKill · January 24th, 2012, 10:08 AM

At the 2012 SHOT Show last week, I ran into Jack Hoffman, Jim Turber and Dave Turin, cast members of the very popular Discovery Channel reality show GOLD RUSH. Jack abnd I talked guns and wolf control...and I convinced him and the others to visit the Hi-Lux Optics booth with me to take a look at the new Wm. Malcolm version of the 8x USMC Sniper scope - mounted on a Springfield '03. Jack loved the combo.

For more on this, go to - http://hi-luxoptics.blogspot.com/201...pe-is-hit.html

24kshooter · February 2nd, 2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GillaFunk

A beautiful sugguestion, however, the seller is another one of those ass-clowns who wont ship to California.

Spoken like a true CA resident.

RMatt · February 23rd, 2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GillaFunk

A beautiful sugguestion, however, the seller is another one of those ass-clowns who wont ship to California.

I guess I will just build one of these rifles from the ground up. Seems like the most respectable thing to do.

As another Californian and Newbee on this forum .. I also fell in Love with the looks of that Malcom 8x USMC scope on an 03. I have since purchased a Remington'43 Springfield and would really like to pick your brain about your critical path to build. Honestly, I am kind of "attached" to the untouched 03 ... what steps would you suggest to build from the ground up? Any thoughts and or suggestions would be appreciated.

RMatt · February 23rd, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FICK_USMC

When I say drill rifle, I mean a demilled '03 that was used for drill purposes. These can be brought back to life with a new barrel, bolt, and cuttoff assemblies.
Here is a pic of mine taken at the Eastern Games.

I think your 03 build sounds very interesting ... I too would not want to drill into my Remington'43 Springfield. Sorry for the stupid question ... as I follow your logic ... I understand a new barrel, bolt .... but what exactly are the "cutoff assemblies" ? As you can see I am a new forum member ... newly retired ... and yearning to build/use a replica 1903 Springfield Sniper. Any info, links, etrc. would be appreciated.
Thanks!