M14 build done...

[canes7]

Took about 2 hours. This is my first M14/M1a build. I'm not used to all those flippin' roll pins! WTF? Anyway, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I started with one of the nearly new HRA USGI M14 barrels from Ohio Ordnance Works ($215) delivered, then a CMP M14 A kit ($623) delivered, then I snagged a USGI SA bolt from GunBroker ($180) delivered and lastly I bought a receiver from Fulton Armory w/a spring and pin kit ($574) + $20 for the transfer fee.

Total = $1612. A bit more than what a SA Inc. rifle would cost but this has all USGI parts, except for the receiver.

Obligitory pics:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/hurricanes7/M14/53affabd.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/hurricanes7/M14/60a8e4da.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/hurricanes7/M14/ad59497f.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff207/hurricanes7/M14/1d22f9f2.jpg

[cuppednlocked]

Dan,

That looks sharp! Bigger pictures are definitely better!!!

[Orlando]

Dont get Timma going about all the roll pins! :)
Looks good

[mikebaker1129]

I chuck up the pins in my cordless drill to aid in installation when possible. A set of roll pin punches are also your friend .
Looks good !

[captain_bob_badfish]

Beautiful rifle!

[canes7]

Beautiful rifle!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1bid_1kill]

Beautiful rifle!

...and runs like a dream too! Thanks again for letting us send some lead down range through her Dan. Awesome job on the build.

[canes7]

...and runs like a dream too! Thanks again for letting us send some lead down range through her Dan. Awesome job on the build.

No problem! It was fun offhanding shots at the 200 yard gong and passing the rifle around like it was some bikers ole lady.

[LAW483]

Very Nice! Congrats doing it yourself. There is much more satifaction that way.