Questions on purchasing a Norinco M305

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Hey guys,
I'm looking into buying a norinco m305 shorty and I've got a few questions before I put my head down and go for it. I have looked at a few spots around Canada that sell them (Fronter, Wolverine, etc...). Just wondering which supplier would be ideal for me (shipping costs) since I am located in Nova Scotia and which ones have the best reputation. I would also like for the supplier to do a service/check on the rifle to make sure that it is in working order when I get it.

I'm also looking at putting a Blackfeather RS stock on the rifle. I've searched around for reviews on the stock and they've mostly been good, but wouldn't mind some first hand reports from you guys.

Feel free to chuck out any other advice on the M305 when it comes to modifications (new receiver parts/action parts). I'm looking to use the rifle for hunting so ways to tighten up the chunkiness of the rifle are in my interest.

Thanks guys. It's really great that there's a spot like this for clueless people like me haha
 
Yeah Canada ammo is a good deal.

I love my blackfeather, very easy to instal and you can tailor it to your tastes. Don't know if it would be my first choice for hunting though, the M305 is a heavy rifle as is, and after adding the BF plus accessories it does not get any lighter. This isn't a knock against the BF, its just how it is. Instal is easy, and Frank at m14.ca is a great guy to deal with and passionate about his product. If you want to "pimp" your M305 it's a great way to go, but for hunting it may be a bit hefty for long hunts.

Just my two cents.
 
I run a Blackfeather and I highly recommend them. The product is well finished to very high tolerances - you will be amazed at how tight your receiver fits. One feature of the stock that I think is undervalued is a barrel tension screw that connects the Blackfeather Op. Rod guide (a replacement part that comes with the stock) to the stock. This tension screw allows you to alter barrel tension (i.e. downward pull on the barrel) by turning the screw. Barrel tension is important to reducing flyers and squeezing your group size, and needs to be tuned for the particular rifle.

In a traditional stock, you would have to alter barrel tension by changing the bedding of the stock to increase/decrease the front band tension.

While I don't have to mention this, the stocks look great and there are many AR grips and stocks that you can mix and match to get a look and feel that fits your tastes. As a last point, Frank (the owner of M14.ca) is great to deal with. He responds quickly to email and has always been helpful to me and to others who have reached out to him.

I'm approaching 2 years on my stock and have not looked back. 3 folks at my club (and another soon) who have handled my rifle have bought one for themselves, plus handguards, stocks, etc. So I'll shut up now so that I stop sounding like a shill for Frank.

See post #139 in the link below for a pic of the rifle.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1049913-M1A-Precision-Challenge-1-5-MOA/page14

Go for it...
 
saltbait said:
What's the weight of your rifle with the RS stock on it?
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The rifle without a mag but with flash-hider, 1 lb scope and a few rails is 11 lbs. Look on the M14.ca site. Frank has managed to get a shorty to 8 lbs. with a very light stock and no scope.
 
Pr589 said:
I run a Blackfeather and I highly recommend them. The product is well finished to very high tolerances - you will be amazed at how tight your receiver fits. One feature of the stock that I think is undervalued is a barrel tension screw that connects the Blackfeather Op. Rod guide (a replacement part that comes with the stock) to the stock. This tension screw allows you to alter barrel tension (i.e. downward pull on the barrel) by turning the screw. Barrel tension is important to reducing flyers and squeezing your group size, and needs to be tuned for the particular rifle.

In a traditional stock, you would have to alter barrel tension by changing the bedding of the stock to increase/decrease the front band tension.

While I don't have to mention this, the stocks look great and there are many AR grips and stocks that you can mix and match to get a look and feel that fits your tastes. As a last point, Frank (the owner of M14.ca) is great to deal with. He responds quickly to email and has always been helpful to me and to others who have reached out to him.

I'm approaching 2 years on my stock and have not looked back. 3 folks at my club (and another soon) who have handled my rifle have bought one for themselves, plus handguards, stocks, etc. So I'll shut up now so that I stop sounding like a shill for Frank.

See post #139 in the link below for a pic of the rifle.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1049913-M1A-Precision-Challenge-1-5-MOA/page14

Go for it...
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I agree, love the black feather stock, works great, looks great too!

Rodney
 
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