Mar 5, 2025 · A forum community dedicated to M14 and M1A Rifle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, ammunition, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, …

Nov 21, 2022 · More M14 (USAIB) Rifles were fabricated and tested extensively. 4. Headquarters, U. S. Army Weapons Command instructed [Springfield] Armory on 7 August 1963 to prepare a …

Sep 9, 2014 · From the U.S. Rifle 7.62MM, M14 and M14E2 Field Manual No. 23-8 dated 7 May 1965. Weights in Pounds (approximate): M14 rifle with full magazine and cleaning equipment, …

Apr 1, 2024 · I've always lusted after an m14 rifle, once I finally had the money I went with a bula give or take a year ago. I didn't want a basic Springfield and wanted a forged reciever, …

Jan 16, 2019 · Is it just me, or is the M14 a particularly uncomfortable rifle to carry slung while hiking at a good pace? I've tried a bunch of different slings, settled on a Turner Biothane as …

Nov 19, 2020 · LRB and Bula are generally considered the best builders of forged receivers today. A good M14 is as reliable as an M1. I would say a Springfield M1A falls in that category. …

May 13, 2012 · My first M14 type rifle was an older Fed Ord with all USGI parts. I regret selling it, as it was a very reliable rifle. However, the rear sight base was twisted slightly to one side due …

Jun 24, 2024 · I should have just said piston driven semi-autos chambered in a battle rifle caliber or one with similar ballistics (308, 6.5 Creed, 30-06). Basically comparing the M14 to rifles …

Apr 29, 2014 · On my FIL's rifle, it has this D shaped extension which engages the wide block on BM59 magazines, and on the M14 its more of a triangular extension that locks into the square …

Dec 18, 2004 · Moderator, could we get this thread made as a sticky? M14/M1A fans, let's put together a database of the dates M1A rifles were assembled at the factory. This information …