M14 - Sage EBR Build
- Thread starter Inno
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Another option to pursue if you're not set on an EBR is to build up a USMC M14 DMR-type rifle in the McMillan stock or do something close in one of the stocks that 45ACPKing used to make and sell. They're not as easy to diy because you need to bed the action in the stock vs just bolting it into the chassis but the accuracy results are just as good and you end up with a less front heavy setup. I've got a pretty much stock Norc M14 that I've done the accuracy mods to and it's bedded in one of Thomas' stocks and with my handloads it reliably prints 5 round 1.5 moa groups and I've taken it out to 830 yards and gone 2/3 on a 66% IPSC plate at that range. Just another option for ya.
Michael Dempster
Regular
What I meant was chasing that extra .25 difference by spending an extra $5k or so (mine was 1.75 moa, his was 1.5 moa).
BeaverMeat
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nanaimo, B.C.
All used except for the MK4 rings and Sage cantilever. I wasn’t going to go full bore into an expensive project. I saved money putting it together myself. It took me 6 months of patience to wait for the right deals to build it.
My advice would be to watch the EE and wait for some good deals on built barreld actions or a nicley tuned M305. If you build it new and decided you don’t like it you will have a hard time recouping your losses.
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I'm so glad you are still happy with the stock. I don't hear much from owners but there is a lot of them out there.
I don't make stocks for sale anymore. Still working with composites in my shop but not gun related except for my own needs.
maybe one day I'll get back to doing rifle stocks and AR-10 handguards n things but the gig I have right now let's me do life on my terms so till that dries up.....
mcmillan's are nice stocks and a good option. I enjoyed working with them on customer builds and they do provide exceptional results when bedded properly.
I don't shoot it nearly as much as I used to because I've been competing with bolt guns for a bit now and that's all I really have time to shoot but when I do bring the M14 out, man is it just a pleasure to shoot. If I put another one together, I'll be hunting around for another one of your stocks for sure.
Just to keep everyone informed..... and seeking additional inputs.
Sage EBR Stock - Check
Rifle - still hunting
Glass - waiting on deals
Cantilevel mount - sourcing.
Doing that now ._.
Sage EBR Stock - Check
Rifle - still hunting
Glass - waiting on deals
Cantilevel mount - sourcing.
shooting sport and video games - definitely not going to lie about that....
Doing that now ._.
If you want to do it, do it. Just make sure your expectations are in line with reality. I went down the m14 hole with an LRB M25 USMC DMR build. It shoots about 1.25 moa off a rest. I love it and am keeping it forever. But it's a very heavy moderately accurate rifle. I've read people claim 1/2 moa m14s. Total b.s. Make sure it's what you want.
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I have one EBR chasse for sale , black
if you want the rifle np , if you want only the chasse system , available too ,
new
black
the rifle built in USMC M39 EMR style ,
Kreiger barrel 18.6
FA receiver
all USGI parts ,
modified trigger group 2 stage 3 , 5
SEI bolt catch release ,
SADLAK titanium gas piston
SADLAK NM spring guide
SEI muzzle brake
NM front and rear sight
bipod Harris
gas plug schuster
if you want the rifle np , if you want only the chasse system , available too ,
new
black
the rifle built in USMC M39 EMR style ,
Kreiger barrel 18.6
FA receiver
all USGI parts ,
modified trigger group 2 stage 3 , 5
SEI bolt catch release ,
SADLAK titanium gas piston
SADLAK NM spring guide
SEI muzzle brake
NM front and rear sight
bipod Harris
gas plug schuster
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This is a great thread. I have had and still have a few M305 and M14S Norincos. I agree 110% that the Sage has a weight problem. I've had a Sage EBR with a 18.5" Norinco since 2013 and she hasn't seen the light of day ... and I still have issues with the retention pin for the main spring with Norinco rifles in the chassis. However - it's a worthwhile build and a great platform for DMR.
Im a C1/FAL guy and wanted a 7.62 NR rifle. But now there are some great options with BCL and Stag NR etc.
I missed Barneys last M14 clinic here. He is a wealth of info!
Im a C1/FAL guy and wanted a 7.62 NR rifle. But now there are some great options with BCL and Stag NR etc.
I missed Barneys last M14 clinic here. He is a wealth of info!
eaglesnester
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
950 bucks for the sage stock, just gets you started, then you want to replace your op rod spring, op rod, gas piston, new gas shims, You will also have to remove and re install your flash hider. Not easy as it has been tack welded to the barrel. When you get done you might get 1.5 to 2 inch groups at 100 meters with carefully prepared ammunition if you get lucky with a Chinese rifle. I understand that the new ones have cast chambers verses the older issues which were forged. No thanks, I have seen photos and the bolts and chambers are rough indeed with little mind for finish.
Just got back from the range today. First time I've taken out the m305 since I put it together last winter. I surprised myself. Maybe a lucky day. However it wasn't lol. Half way thru zeroing my bolt grenaded. I managed to find all the springs and pin. Regardless I was able to put it back together and finish off my day of fun. Horrible light today but still managed to get not too bad groups using surplus 147 gr. 7.62 off a bipod and Nikon 3-9 scope.
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