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Orlando
04-22-2013, 04:55 PM
Bought a M14 parts kit off a private owner, Winchester barrel, SA Bolt, balance of other parts are TRW. Finish on parts wasnt real worn but stock is mint so sent them off the Shuff for a repark. While parts were there had him twist the barrel on a Fulton Armory receiver. Parts all came back looking perfect as always, Thanks Tim!
Never assembled a M1A before and wasnt sure what to expect but all went real well. Op Rod guide was a loose fit so knurled the barrel,also lapped the bolt for headspace.
Think I will give her a trigger job next
Took her to the range today, shot as expected ,3.5 inch average groups at 100 yds
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cuppednlocked
04-22-2013, 04:58 PM
Look nice!
Prince Humperdink
04-22-2013, 06:16 PM
Bill,that looks great,but i bet Tim whined about how horrible m14's are? ;) I actually took mine out today,along with the AR to test rounds and although my left hand still doesn't work after surgery over 2 weeks ago,I was able to send a few rounds downrange.
Orlando
04-22-2013, 06:32 PM
Bill,that looks great,but i bet Tim whined about how horrible m14's are? ;) I actually took mine out today,along with the AR to test rounds and although my left hand still doesn't work after surgery over 2 weeks ago,I was able to send a few rounds downrange.

Naw he didnt whine because he didnt have to install all those horrid roll pins:o
Whats up with the surgery?
Prince Humperdink
04-22-2013, 06:59 PM
Naw he didnt whine because he didnt have to install all those horrid roll pins:o
Whats up with the surgery?
Both hands were affected by severe carpal tunnel,and hardening finger tendons.I had surgery on the left hand,for CT and tendon release.It still is sore and I can't feel my fingers or hold on to things,but he said it should be good within another 6 weeks.I'm glad I didn't do both hands at once! I also can't hold my phone because I hold it with my left hand...:(
canes7
04-22-2013, 08:39 PM
Looks real nice! How's it shoot?
Orlando
04-22-2013, 09:01 PM
M1A functioned flawlessly, only ran 30 rds through her. To many other rifles I had to blow the cobwebs out of.
Biggest surprise of the day was a all HRA Garand I assembled this winter . Managed a 8 rd , 2 1/4 inch group at 100 yds with weighed and sorted HXP surplus off bench ,front rest, Shes a real shooter!
melloman
04-25-2013, 12:03 AM
Beautiful rifle. Is that a new stock?
Orlando
04-25-2013, 05:33 AM
Beautiful rifle. Is that a new stock?

USGI M14 Stock that I bought off private owner who previously bought it from Treeline
mikebaker1129
04-27-2013, 10:22 AM
That stock is mint !
Rifle looks nice also. When did Tim start doing M1A's? I hope he received permission and proper training from a certain Internet Expert 1st. Tim you know who I am referring to !
worms
Orlando
04-28-2013, 04:42 AM
Tim loves M1a's he just doesnt want to admit it :)
Old Guard
05-23-2013, 11:09 AM
Thanks for posting, it looks nearly new..