Couple Norinco M14 Q's

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Hi,

Q1. Are the Norinco M14's that we currently have in Canada constantly being manufactured? Or were these rifles made 10 years ago, and are finally being shipped over to Canada? I guess my question is, will the supply of Norc M14's stop soon?

Q2. What kind of wood is on the Norc M14?

Q3. Is it possible to buy a nice walnut stock for a Norc 14?

Q4. Would you buy a Norc M14 or Marlin 336. I'm going to get both eventually, but related to Q1, is it smarter to get an M14 now cause no more will be coming?

Thanks.

And please post pics :)
 
Q1: We are told by Marstar that they are being assembled from the last of existing components. Likely assembled recently, but from parts that could be from recent to a number of years back. No more are being made we are told.

Q2: Mystery wood. Kinda light and soft, but not terrible.

Q3: Yes. Get any stock designed for an m14 or m1a and it will fit. There are a couple of sources at least for new. I think Boyds is finished with making them for a while at least. Stocky's stocks may have some in stock from Boyds. Probably cost you around $120 or less if you can get a Boyds. No wood handguard though.

I agree on Q4: get while the getting is good. For $400 bucks you can't go wrong.
 
I think you are looking for a wrong rifle. If walnut and polished brass is your thing than you far better off with Marlin. Original M14 stocks aren't too bad - you can proly polish and tan it to look really good. Most people buy M14 as a shooter, not collectible and dress them up in fiberglass or (like me) aluminium machined stocks. I doubt there is anything smart about buying any firearm, so buying M14 now in hope (fear) they will get pricy in my opinion is not justifiable. It is good to buy it now though because its a great shooter and you will have a lot of fun before summer ends.
 
q1 There are a fair number out there, so I think if they go out of production, you could probably still find one used. But, they are a great rifle, so I would grab one.

q2 Its my understanding that the Chinese mystery wood is 'Chu wood'. This wood is not great quality, but good for guns in SE asia because it resists jungle rot.

q3 Absolutely. Any walnut M-14 or M1A stock will fit.

q4 I'd by the M-14, but then I'm a sucker for them.

Someone mentioned 'no wooden handguard'. That's incorrect. You can buy one from Fulton Armoury.

This is mine:

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It has a USGI walnut stock and a Fulton wooden handguard. Both are finished with polyurethane for a really shiny finish.
 
Get 2 M 14's -you won't regret it.
Rumor has it they aren't being made any more. Nobody really knows. I was talking to a dealer whose partner randomly inspects the rifles before purchasing, so he talks to Norinco people plus factory management. He said if (big IF) an order for 1000 rifles is placed they would probably gear up to produce another 1500. (Whether that is true or not I don't know.) The price may or may not go up.
M-14 vs. Marlin 336 : Are you considering the 30-30 or the .35 Whalen (336C)? The .308 / 7.62mmX51mm NATO bullet will out perform the 30-30 ; the .35 Whalen, I'm not too sure up to 200-300 meters, but I believe the .308 has a flatter trajectory making it better for longer range shooting. There are a lot of bullet options in .308 (keep it below 165 gr. for the M 14), but not too many for the .35 Whalen. 30-30 has more options than .35 and is cheaper.
Take your M 14 to one of "Hungry's" M 14 clinics when you can. (See the stickies in Main Battle Rifles section for video downloads of a previous clinic) Then you can "tune it up" to perform as you wish- the sky is the limit with all of the options for this rifle , but don't get the wrong idea from that- the Norc M 14 is a good shooter right out of the box and a very good deal for the money. Good luck. :dancingbanana:
 
i think it would be more accurate to say the chinese aren't making them anymore- the m1a is very alive and well, and there are others producing barrels, receivers, and other goodies- trick will be affording the premium price they commnad and getting it across the border
 
Chu Wood Solved!

Messing around with a custom stock modification recently,(turning a standard design into a Ar style, cuss I couldn't find a Butler creek Win. 1200 folder,)and took the surplus piece of wood to a master casbinet maker , gun nut friend of mine. Upon close scruyiny and serious consultation the verdict came back as Beaver Wood, alson known as Japanese oak. hope this helps.:)
 
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