Norinco M14

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Hi all,

Ok, I've been trying to do my research on M14's as far as manufacturers and prices. I know I could probably easily obtain an Norinco M14 but I'm not really sure what to do. Are they any good? Should I look forget it and save for a Springfield M1A? What are your experiences? How is the fit and finish of the Norinco M14? Please help all replies welcome. Thanks.
 
This is a Polytech M14 from the 2009 shipment. You can buy them at Wolverine Supplies. I was testing a raw video upload on youtube. It will get better with the proper lighting. ###y, no?

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Norinco M14s rules - personal experience is that it shoots a SUPER TIGHT grouping with the 180 gr bullets - this would be the .308 win, not 7.62x51mm NATO

Springfield Arm M1A - personal experience is that it still shoots a super tight group with 168 gr bullets - but you're paying the extra $2000 on top for a brand name.
 
Stay away from the 180 grain bullets in an M14 or M1 Garand. A box or two probably won't do any damage, but steady use is hard on the gas system.

I would consider the Norincos a better value for the money than a Springfield. The M1A might have better fit and finish, but not four times better that the price difference would suggest. M1As can often require the same tweaks as the Norinco guns.

The latest production Norincos have addressed the principal shortcomings of the previous production; they come with a usable stock and much better rear sights.
 
The Norinco rifles are fine out of the box. As said, they might not be the most refined looking rifles, but they are functional, durable and reliable. You get your money's worth, for sure. Look at the Americans...they pay a lot more for the Norincos floating around in the US, recognize their validity and quality and seek them out. I consider the Norinco M14S/305 as one of my all-time favourite rifles, and will never part with it.

The Polytechs that have come in are reputedly even better. Read Hungry's review, as he is the resident guru around here and speaks highly of the Polytechs.

I've handled and shot Springfields and they are very nice rifles. If they were more affordable, I would have one (or two if I ever win the lottery). I have considered putting money aside to purchase one in the future, but I would instead put money toward an AR10. The Chinese-produced counterparts of the M1A are just as functional, and maybe, if some guys' analysis are correct, are even better.

Check out H20MAN's posts. This guy has some amazing Norincos, is American, and regards his Chinese rifles as better than Springfields.
 
Go ahead and get one. Best bang for the buck. The general consensus being that Springfield's are fine rifles, but the Norc does the same thing, just as well, for a lot less money
 
They are a bargain at the price they sell for. I've had several, and all function well. The one's that come with a wood stock, the wood is strange, light, easily dents and smells like grease. The barrel may be slightly off having the front sight point straight up. Rear sight mechanism may be good, or may be poor and not suited to making continual changes in windage and elevation for long range shooting. I've only shot 150gr ammo through my guns. 308win ammo shoots well, milsurp hasn't shown itself to be as accurate in mine. Buy one, do some low buck tweeks if necessary to get it how you like it. You'll have money left over to change the stock, scope it if you desire.
 
Grizzlypeg said:
They are a bargain at the price they sell for. I've had several, and all function well. The one's that come with a wood stock, the wood is strange, light, easily dents and smells like grease. The barrel may be slightly off having the front sight point straight up. Rear sight mechanism may be good, or may be poor and not suited to making continual changes in windage and elevation for long range shooting. I've only shot 150gr ammo through my guns. 308win ammo shoots well, milsurp hasn't shown itself to be as accurate in mine. Buy one, do some low buck tweeks if necessary to get it how you like it. You'll have money left over to change the stock, scope it if you desire.
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Awesome thanks for all that replies I think I will have to get one of those Norinco M305s. They look really sweet.
 
Newbie question. The Norinco and Polytech rifles are .308. Can they also shoot the 7.62 surplus ammo that is available?
 
Thanks for the quick reply. So if I buy a Ploytech from Epps, I guess I should also buy a couple of cases of surplus ammo?
 
"Thanks for the quick reply. So if I buy a Ploytech from Epps, I guess I should also buy a couple of cases of surplus ammo?"

surplus ammo? .... Where?
 
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