DAMAGE INC. "SOCOM" Clone.

Skullboy

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Got the barrel back for my M14 shorty project.

Had the barrel cut down to 18.75" and threaded for a Smith Direct Connection Vortex FH.

Had the barrel screwed back into the reciever,indexed and rifle rebuilt in 2 hours.:D

Dropped in a "slightly" used TRW bolt that fit perfectly without any lapping.Barely any bolt play at all.:cool:

Also drilled out my rear sight aperture a wee bit so now I see the entire ring of the Navy sight.This makes picking up the front sight really quick.Since this is a shorty, this will be a 200 meter gun at most.

The parts list is as follows:
-Norinco reciever with 18.75" Norc barrel assembly
-Gas cylinder shimmed
-S.E.I. Direct Connection Vortex FH
-Rooster33 gaslock front sight
-Rooster33 NM op rod spring guide
-Rooster33 oversized bolt release
-USGI recoil spring
-USGI TRW bolt
-Norinco op rod
-Norinco trigger group
-Damage Inc. MARPAT USGI Fiberglass stock set
-Fore end accessory rail
-Dummy selector kit (just need a USGI op rod to install the connector link).





Now with my "fake"( Airsoft) Smith can:



The modified rear aperture:



For those that are curious, cutting the barrel and having it threaded cost me $40.00.

The entire project before taxes would be around $1300.00 retail.This includes the purchase of the rifle ( but lucky me I have a source for bargains!!!:D).

You could do the same project yourself a little cheaper buy using a plain jane stock and modifed AR FH for around $1000.00


SKBY.:p
 
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sixty9santa said:
I would like to know, PM me please, who cut the barrel down to 18.75" and threaded it for 40$.
Much thanx.
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It was a friend of a friend (retired gunsmith) who did the work for me.He only does local work for certain people he knows and doesn't take in work from the public. Sorry.

SKBY.
 
I love that "SOCOM" look.. I've seen more than a few lately. The M305 looks pretty hot shortened like that. Quick question. The barrel length has to be over 18.5"... without the flash hider?
 
Nine said:
I love that "SOCOM" look.. I've seen more than a few lately. The M305 looks pretty hot shortened like that. Quick question. The barrel length has to be over 18.5"... without the flash hider?
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Barrel only (NOT including FH) has to be no shorter then 18.5".

I had mine cut to 18.75" just to be on the safe side.;)

SKBY.
 
mildot said:
Well all ya need is the SOCOM Vltor stock. Too bad they won't sell ya the cluster rail.
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Hah, not for me.:rolleyes:

This was built as a "K.I.S.S." gun (Keep It Simple Stupid.);)

Simple USGI stock, iron sights, no optics.

Nice, light and handy.This will be my new hunting gun as well.:D

SKBY.
 
Skullboy said:
Hah, not for me.:rolleyes:

This was built as a "K.I.S.S." gun (Keep It Simple Stupid.);)
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Indeed. I just may have to build one of these. :D I'd just start off with the barrel chop and stock. About have much do those stocks(USGI fiberglass) run for? (unfancy painted or one color)
 
tritium said:
Skullboy,

What is the diameter of the rear aperature?

Trit
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I'll have to measure it.

I just drilled/filed it out until I could see the whole front ghost ring.:rolleyes:

I just wish there was a metric dove tail gas lock so I could mount one of the XS Tritium front sights (like I just installed on my SAGE.:D:cool:).

SKBY.
 
BigUglyMan said:
How many of those things have you got man? Just when I think you've topped yourself...
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I am currently down to two 14s.

A long one (DMR Clone), and a short one (SOCOM Clone).;)

Need to build a Precision/Sniper M14 now........:rolleyes:

SKBY.
 
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