Mounting scope mount on M1A

[pfclee11b]

Ok well I dare not proceed. I do know a fair amount about firearms but this is bewildering me.

I just purchased a polytech M1A and I and I want to mount a scope mount on it. Now I know you have to drive out the pin holding in the stripper guide, but in trying to I have come to the conclusion that there is either no pin or it is stuck in there permanently as i can not get the thing to budge. I also know you are supposed to punch it out from inside the receiver out so as to avoid burring the hole. So I dare not pound on the hole any more as if this is permanently in place I do not want to break it and if it is not and i am just doing it wrong then I will be seeking your advice.

Also I tried looking on youtube and google video for videos on how to do this but there are none and websites are sketchy on details so I turn to those that know best.

I have done everything that I can, so if there is a good gunsmith in the minnesota that I could take this too I would greatly appreciate it.

[Einthoven's Triangle]

Well, my first suggestion is calling Randy at the listed # in the am. He is good guy and will give you an education! He is in the metro and easy to find in Hopkins.
Territorial Gunsmithing 733 6th Ave South Hopkins, MN 952-931-9451 Randy Hengl gunsmith@gunsmith.net
My idea is go out and see Palmor Raysnor 4110 Main Street St. Bonifacious MN 55375 952-446-1435. He keeps strict hours 11-5p The door is around back behind the front of the building.

[pfclee11b]

ok i will call them tomorrow to see if they can do anything about it