What is the best way to install the front rail on a fiberglass stock? I like the setup with the full under rail (H2O man). What rail? Do you have to make a channel, or just drill screw holes? A step by step would be great so that I don't f-up my stock.
M14 Front grip (yes or no)
- Thread starter anonovic.aleksandar
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The rail is available from CheaperThanDirt.com - it's 11.22" long and the part number is ARR-600
No channel required. Contact Tony at LAW483.com for tips on installing one on your rifle in such a way that it draws down on the front of the stock.
Good luck.
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Checked out cheaperthandirt.com and the rail is no longer available. It did get wicked results though.
A front grip is not required for stability on an M14. Given the rifle's length, it does not allow for a stable grip and also adds weight where the rifle least needs it.
Get yourself a good leather/ GI Web Sling and learn to use it to stabilize the rifle while shooting. You may be surprised how well it works.
Get yourself a good leather/ GI Web Sling and learn to use it to stabilize the rifle while shooting. You may be surprised how well it works.
Interesting observation and a valid deduction although I have never had an issue with flex on my Norc synthetic stock. Perhaps I am not that observant ?
Now for the SAGE stock that I just got my mitts on, will have to see how well the it slings up. But first I have to put the damn thing together and reading the manual is not inspiring!
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Without knowing it, the conversation is balancing between two shooting stance principles. The M14 was designed to be fired from the shoulder with the cheek on the stock, the eye aligned to the backsight, the supporting hand on the forestock and a sling under the wrist. The soldier was trained in marksmanship and probably only wore a combat shirt. The M4 carbine, which the OP is dancing towards, was designed to be fired from a more squared body position. The butt is on the chest, closer to the centreline. The firer has likely collapsed the butt and is wearing body armour. The rifle probably has an optical sight. The shooter has two eyes open. The squared body means the supporting arm is not as far forward as the firing hand.
If the OP wants to emulate a 20th century combat soldier's stance, go ahead. If he wants to shoot with a sling, then a foreward grip is less convenient. If he wants to shoot single shots off a bag from a bench, then a grip will get in the way.
If the OP wants to emulate a 20th century combat soldier's stance, go ahead. If he wants to shoot with a sling, then a foreward grip is less convenient. If he wants to shoot single shots off a bag from a bench, then a grip will get in the way.
x2. Tried many times for many different types of things and they always refused.
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