The Battle Rifle Pictures Thread

[lerch641]

Alright, back on track.

Here's my before and after of a Christmas deal to myself.

I'd put up an ad for an Norc M14 barreled action on the local FB buy & sell pages, not looking to break the bank. Somebody responded saying they had one in a wood stock that hadn't been taken care of. The price was right so we met up and I ended up taking the Norinco M14 home. A pull through and a few hours of paint thinner later and the metal was clean and pristine. When I decided to tackle the stock, it ended up being wrapped in fiberglass from the trigger forward, and after some work I ended up with a clean USGI walnut stock.

So there's still some ways to go, but I've got an idea in mind and a means to get there. In a couple days I'll be taking it out for a technical shoot, and then continue with my build.

 

[Odd Shot]

I'm digging this "Brickarms" version LOL!

 

[H2O MAN]

 

[ChiefG]

The addiction has begun!

 

[FALover]

First completed project of 2016. My 'rat' Garand. Started with a Breda receiver, serviceable '45 Springfield barrel, beater stock and a hodgepodge of various parts. Now to fire it up!

 

[Dake21]

I like the dark wood on your garand!

 

[lerch641]

That is a FANTASTIC looking stock on your Garand. I had a Lee Enfield with similar grain and wish I'd never sold it.

 

[FALover]

That is a FANTASTIC looking stock on your Garand. I had a Lee Enfield with similar grain and wish I'd never sold it.

Thanks??? It is a shabby beech stock that was finshed with some dirty motor oils, assorted grease,a bit of tung oil to clean/smear/help soak in anything that touched it.The bottom of the stock is almost black from stains etc.

 

[FALover]

I have working at getting this stock to fit for the last few days. Whatever Boyd's used for the laminate is as tough as nails. Judicious sanding,filing, swearing and more sanding has paid off. Solid lock finally!

 

[lerch641]

My build has come a long way since I picked up my M14 last month...

 

[Militant dreams]

 

[JonMtl]

Interesting, what is that front rail you are using?

 

[Hornychief]

That's an m14.ca full length rail. Forget the name

 

[Ryan112929]

My contribution. Not near as amazing as some of the others here but I sure do love shooting it! Just got her back from getting re-barreled and tuned up some. Shoots like a dream!

 

[H2O MAN]

that's an m14.ca full length rail. Forget the name

"lsp"

 

[Ix]

Got a little stupid with the spending lately and the wife's on my case about it.....

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that right there is beautiful, I've got a huge itch for something very similar in 22" ala M14 EBR-RI, trying to trade my ACR for one... 7.62 is calling

 

[Dake21]

Looks great, whats the weight with the optics and bipod on?

 

[H2O MAN]

Looks great, whats the weight with the optics and bipod on?

Thanks, about 12 lbs. I think.

 

[Tommycanada]

Closest us Canadians can get to a Non Restricted Socom 16 M1A.... The DA Socom 18 with a VLTOR full length rail system.

 

[Hemi204]

Springfield M1A Loaded SS - Vortex - Sadlak - Harris