How many own a M14/M1A? - Page 2

Airedale · November 27th, 2006, 08:50 PM

I have a 18" M1A Bush and really enjoy it. I've had several standard length M1A's and sold them all in favor of the Bush.

I have a Smith Enterprise muzzle brake and a globe front sight conversion kit from Alley Supply in Gardnerville,NV. It's a pleasure to shoot and is more accurate than me. The muzzle break really controls the recoil and the globe front sight really helps me with quick target aquisition. (This is my 3 gun heavy metal rifle.)

I bought a few USGI fiberglass stocks from Numrich for about $18 each (as I recall). I built up the comb with bondo, sanded, and painted the stock.

I normally run surplus ammo but recently traded into some Federal 168 gr. Gold Medal match. My rifle really likes the Federal.

Dave

joker581 · November 27th, 2006, 09:28 PM

The range out there is 100 yards. You can shoot a little longer than that from behind the line if the range isn't crowded, depending on the RO.

How's the range at the R&P?

dimmak · November 27th, 2006, 10:33 PM

I have the SOCOM II....
as far as felt recoil is concerned, I would not even consider it a factor as the compensator does it's job well... I would say the difference in the two configurations negligible...
However, the decibles do go up as the bbl length goes down, if that's any consideration....
BTW, I use an EOTech 551 A65 for quick targeting and am very pleased with it's performance so far....
I do recommend a vertical foregrip with this one unless you plan on having some good gloves due to the rail system (if left in place)....
I'd like to have another MIA National Match one day, need the glutes kicked for ever selling my old one....

Colin · November 27th, 2006, 11:21 PM

On my list is the M305 (Norcino copy of the M14 they sell new for $399, but used for $600 as the shipments are sporadic. Most people replace the stock. It will make a nice companion to my FAL.

threefeathers · November 27th, 2006, 11:25 PM

I have 3 a low SN Fed Ord. a NM Springfield, and my shtf weapon my SOCOM16 with an Aimpoint. I have 7 AR's but the SOCOM is what I will grab.

FrontSight · November 28th, 2006, 05:35 PM

Joker,

100m also, we use the Alb. Police range. The location is owned by the Rec. Dept. and one of the stipulations the US Gov. required of the Rec. Dept (when it was deeded to Alb.) was that it would be available to all private citizens. This is the old Turner Air Force Base range.

BigEd63 · November 28th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Don't own a shorty just a NM model that I've had for about 6 years. Great rifle.

JD · November 28th, 2006, 09:22 PM

Sorry, but I'm also on the market for an m14 platform I've found a decent deal on a Scom II, but can you take off that cluster rail? It adds on an additional 2 pounds to a 10 pound rifle...

BigEd63 · November 28th, 2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdlv4_0

Sorry, but I'm also on the market for an m14 platform I've found a decent deal on a Scom II, but can you take off that cluster rail? It adds on an additional 2 pounds to a 10 pound rifle...

Yes, and the bottom one just pops right off if you are not using it for anything.

BTW-Here's a pic.

bones · November 29th, 2006, 01:20 AM

Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad, mahoghany stock, OD canvas sling, iron sights. A beauty.

November 27th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#13
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,754	I have the SOCOM II.... as far as felt recoil is concerned, I would not even consider it a factor as the compensator does it's job well... I would say the difference in the two configurations negligible... However, the decibles do go up as the bbl length goes down, if that's any consideration.... BTW, I use an EOTech 551 A65 for quick targeting and am very pleased with it's performance so far.... I do recommend a vertical foregrip with this one unless you plan on having some good gloves due to the rail system (if left in place).... I'd like to have another MIA National Match one day, need the glutes kicked for ever selling my old one.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

November 28th, 2006, 05:35 PM	#16
FrontSight Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: albany, ga Posts: 132	Joker, 100m also, we use the Alb. Police range. The location is owned by the Rec. Dept. and one of the stipulations the US Gov. required of the Rec. Dept (when it was deeded to Alb.) was that it would be available to all private citizens. This is the old Turner Air Force Base range. __________________ Pershing SIR!!

November 28th, 2006, 09:22 PM	#18
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 9,042	Sorry, but I'm also on the market for an m14 platform I've found a decent deal on a Scom II, but can you take off that cluster rail? It adds on an additional 2 pounds to a 10 pound rifle... __________________ On "Vacation" till thing settle down with the little guy. Garrett Matthew _______, 8lbs 4oz. 21" 11-25-08

November 29th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#20
bones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 360	Springfield Armory M1A Scout Squad, mahoghany stock, OD canvas sling, iron sights. A beauty. __________________ "There is no such thing as too much ammo. Unless you're swimming!"

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November 27th, 2006, 08:50 PM	#11
Airedale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 421	I have a 18" M1A Bush and really enjoy it. I've had several standard length M1A's and sold them all in favor of the Bush. I have a Smith Enterprise muzzle brake and a globe front sight conversion kit from Alley Supply in Gardnerville,NV. It's a pleasure to shoot and is more accurate than me. The muzzle break really controls the recoil and the globe front sight really helps me with quick target aquisition. (This is my 3 gun heavy metal rifle.) I bought a few USGI fiberglass stocks from Numrich for about $18 each (as I recall). I built up the comb with bondo, sanded, and painted the stock. I normally run surplus ammo but recently traded into some Federal 168 gr. Gold Medal match. My rifle really likes the Federal. Dave

November 27th, 2006, 09:28 PM	#12
joker581 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 46	The range out there is 100 yards. You can shoot a little longer than that from behind the line if the range isn't crowded, depending on the RO. How's the range at the R&P?

November 27th, 2006, 11:21 PM	#14
Colin Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,385	On my list is the M305 (Norcino copy of the M14 they sell new for $399, but used for $600 as the shipments are sporadic. Most people replace the stock. It will make a nice companion to my FAL.

November 27th, 2006, 11:25 PM	#15
threefeathers Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 249	I have 3 a low SN Fed Ord. a NM Springfield, and my shtf weapon my SOCOM16 with an Aimpoint. I have 7 AR's but the SOCOM is what I will grab.

November 28th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#17
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	Don't own a shorty just a NM model that I've had for about 6 years. Great rifle.