As a result, in 1969, the Rock Island Arsenal converted 1,435 National Match (target grade) M14s by adding a Redfield ART Adjustable Ranging Telescope 3–9× and providing National Match grade ammunition (7.62 Lake City Long Range XM-118). The M14 was selected because of its accuracy, reliability, and the ability for a quick follow up shot. The United States Army wanted an accurate sniper rifle during the Vietnam War.
The offer quality parts, barreled actions and gunsmith services. aka SEI: SEI has been working the M14 for decades and know the platform as good or better than anyone else. They also offer premium quality M14 parts.
There is not a large supply of manufacturers offering complete M14 rifles or the parts to build an M14 parts. A new variant of the M14, the Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle has been in service since 2002.
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Happy to keep the discussion going here or feel free to send me an e-mail and I will answer anything I can. Call Mike at Windy City when the holiday is over and see what he has. You will probably pay a bit more buying piecemeal but you can ensure you get what you want with each part (e.g. Actually, again for the SoCom you can't use a GI flash hider (with a bayonet lug) if you want to be able to take out the gas plug w/o removing the FH.Ĭomplete kits are harder to come by but possible. I have bought from him and the stuff is excellent. Trigger group you are going to need the M14 housing but can use late Garand internals.Ĭheck on M14TFL, they are going fast but a real good guy 'forceman' is selling flash hiders, gas systems and op-rods. You can use a Garand rear site if you want to save some $$. The standard one you get with a GI FH may not be tall enough. SoCom, you are going to have to get the correct height front site (Fulton I would think has them). Make sure you get someone who knows what they are doing. The barrel may have to be reamed so don't take chances with that. Then the builder could ensure fit correct headspace for the bolt/barrel. Who are you going to get to put on the barrel? If you are going to have that done, you should consider the JRA bolt option I have one in one of my rifles and they are good quality. Bolts are the most expensive part of the plan (other than the receiver) and sorry but I have no spares (hoarding the GI ones that I have)