PSA re: bolt failures in recent import M-14 pattern rifles
- Thread starter m14medic.ca
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that's the idea lol. Can slap a little red dot or 1-6 on it for now. Great platform to build on if I want something else. Sooo yah..
Just received mine after making the purchase online during boxing week sale. Its a M305 short with the reversible muzzle brake. Serial number indicates its made in 2016 and as far as I can tell both the receiver and the bolt are MIM. I am also looking for a forged bolt or might just return it due to safety concerns.
if you can, return it and find an older one that doesn't need tinkering.
steamy teabag
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Checked mine I bought back in 2012. Definently cast but the bolt doesn't have the tell tale markings of the MIM bolts. Maybe I lucked out.
I was kinda pissed off at Reliable Gun because they sold me the MIM bolt one. Their advice to me was to sell it again. Through them with 20% commission.
Anyways, I ordered the IDF parts kit now and will look to replace at least the bolt ASAP. Maybe replace the barrel and rest with USGI down the line. I'll see if the gunsmiths at Reliable Gun won't have some sympathy and give me a deal for replacing the bolt.
Anyways, I ordered the IDF parts kit now and will look to replace at least the bolt ASAP. Maybe replace the barrel and rest with USGI down the line. I'll see if the gunsmiths at Reliable Gun won't have some sympathy and give me a deal for replacing the bolt.
steamy teabag
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The bolt is cast but I don't see the circles.
walleyed99
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Contact M14Medic, he's reasonably priced and you'll get good work.
Very unlikely. Post pics of it.
steamy teabag
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Will take some pics and see if I can upload them.
.30/06 FTW
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It’s pretty disappointing that even after a couple years this is still an issue. I was thinking of picking up a couple of shorties plus an M305A for some different builds but might not do that now.
I picked up a 22” M305 in the spring of 2018 which was a 2014 import from Bell Lifestyle and it does not have a MIM bolt. Not a consolation for those with MIM bolts but thought I’d mention it just to give everyone a bit more data on this.
I picked up a 22” M305 in the spring of 2018 which was a 2014 import from Bell Lifestyle and it does not have a MIM bolt. Not a consolation for those with MIM bolts but thought I’d mention it just to give everyone a bit more data on this.
Hey guys, I just got the socom version of the m305 during boxing week from Tenda. Turns out I got a MIM bolt as well. Tried to return it, citing safety concerns but Tenda replied and insisted it’s forged and if I have any problems then I should contact North Sylva. Which store should I ‘Karen’ here and if they don’t budge then what are my alternatives?
