Source for M14/M1A receiver at a good price

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Ferris

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Hi Guys,

I'm planning on building an ''Precision'' M14 as a winter project.

Do you know a good source for a receiver or should I just get an M305 and ditch all the components?

What do you guys use as of quality parts in yours? Any manufacturer to avoid?

Let me know,

cheers,

Phil
 
Even the Americans seem to agree that the quality of steel in the Norc receivers is excellant. What I did for my build was start with a Norc, got a krieger barrel. Adams lake's website says he has some in stock but I don't know how up to date it is since he is closing up shop. If he has any i would grab one first because without a quality barrel you aren't going far. Have it headspaced to the Norc bolt. Since you are getting a new barrel headspacing it to the existing bolt will save you 3-400 dollars. I bought a new gas cylinder and tin coated piston complete unit from 7.62mm (they ship to Canada). I put in a stainless op rod guide, and that's it along with the usual accurising stuff you can learn at any hungry man clinic. I didn't change any springs or the op rod and the gun cloverleafs at 100yds and i've never had a failure to feed. And it looks great in my JAE stock:D
 
Has anyone seen authenticated data on the hardness specs for the Norinco/Polytech receivers that are currently being sold? These receivers are forged, rather than cast, which is good news.

The original receivers lot of receivers were tested on the Rockwell hardness scale and found to be significantly softer than the US MILSPEC M14 receivers. A set screw appears to have been used in the Chinese receivers to secure the barrel due to the possibility of loosening because of the barrel shoulder being seated on the softer receiver face.

It's tough to get the straight skinny on these. Some opine that the receivers were all made some time ago and that they are still being used up and sold with new parts. Others say that the current receivers are new and of better quality. Do the new ones still incorporate a set screw in the receiver ring? If they do, why is this?

In any case there are a lot of satisfied Norinco/Polytech shooters out there, and these pieces are a bargain for sure.
 
Do you know a good source for a receiver
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Poly/Norinco 2009+

You're getting a top notch hammer forged receiver & Op Rod. Not to mention the bolt.
Hell, even the gas system.

A good quality stock, scope mount, scope, USGI internals (bolt springs, Op rod spring guide & spring) trigger swap/job, high end barrel, unitized gas system (w/piston), compensator, hand loads and you're set.

If the boys down south could get their hands on these new rifles there would be some pissed of competitors ;)

If I could sell these components down south I'd set up a company in a heartbeat.
 
I recall installing a Krieger barrel for a friend. By using the Norc receiver, he saved a pile of money and could put that savings into a Mcmillan M1A stock. We used the factory Norc bolt. That rifle shot into dimes! It was spooky accurate! :evil:

Have a boatload of fun with your build!

Time for me to build another M25 wannabe! :D

Cheers,
Barney
 
purple said:
Has anyone seen authenticated data on the hardness specs for the Norinco/Polytech receivers that are currently being sold? These receivers are forged, rather than cast, which is good news.

The original receivers lot of receivers were tested on the Rockwell hardness scale and found to be significantly softer than the US MILSPEC M14 receivers. A set screw appears to have been used in the Chinese receivers to secure the barrel due to the possibility of loosening because of the barrel shoulder being seated on the softer receiver face.

It's tough to get the straight skinny on these. Some opine that the receivers were all made some time ago and that they are still being used up and sold with new parts. Others say that the current receivers are new and of better quality. Do the new ones still incorporate a set screw in the receiver ring? If they do, why is this?

In any case there are a lot of satisfied Norinco/Polytech shooters out there, and these pieces are a bargain for sure.
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Different posted all about this a while ago. Bottom line is : Norc = or better than Springfield
 
They're all good ... they all work ... if you go thru the OLD bits and pieces EE there were a couple Norc receivers for sale.

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA
 
Ferris said:
Hi Guys,

I'm planning on building an ''Precision'' M14 as a winter project.

Do you know a good source for a receiver or should I just get an M305 and ditch all the components?

What do you guys use as of quality parts in yours? Any manufacturer to avoid?

Let me know,

cheers,

Phil
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I remember a time when NORINKO STINKO receivers were the receivers of choice at Camp Perry, even preferred over the G.I. receivers.

I havent been down to Ohio in years but I am told that even today there is still a black market amongst the vendors for norc receivers.:cheers:

:ar15:
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I am now travelling overseas, but still have a couple of never assembled Norcs with all Chinese (as in ALL Norinco) parts $450 + shipping in the original box. Still wrapped in some cosmo--- FAC needed.

PM me as I seldom come back to this forum now that I am bicycling around this planet (in stages, not continuously).
 
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