Steps to achieve this M14 sweetness?

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Hello M14 lovers. I have always loved the look of the M14 when I was younger. When I lived in the states for a short time, I was torn to hear from an American citizen that the M14's were prohibited for Canadians. Then stumbling across this forum, I learned about the Norinco versions!

So I'm planning my shop for my ultimate M14. I need to seek for your wealth of knowledge and resources in helping me achieve this ULTIMATE M14! :D
(Please let me know if hyperlink is broken, so I can upload it through my website. Also I give credit to TNVC.)
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So far I learned...

The rail system is from Knight's Armament Company. Here is their PDF manual with part numbers. http://www.knightarmco.com/manuals/m14_ras.pdf

I believe that One Shot Tactical Supply can bring this in. My guess it would cost around $500 or so...
Now the real question, will the rail work on the Norinco M14? Are there upgrades I should consider before adding expensive dooda's on the M14?

Now the next step. Where would I be able to get such custom paint job? Pro's and cons? Durable Paint?

Thanks! I really needed to post this. My heart races every time I view these pictures!

I think this can become an interesting thread upon building the M14 according to the pictures. :D
 
the rail is indeed very interesting on it

and the gun is awesome

... the more pictures i look at the more i dont know what to with mine )))
 
It all depends on what you want. Do you want "Tacticool", or a "tack driver", or both, or something in between?

Step 1: Read all of the stickies in MBR forum.
Step 2: Get a good Norc from a sponsoring dealer. Properly clean,check and then test the Norc to see how it performs.
Step 3: Take said Norc and 3 fired brass (or mail them to Hungry for headspace measurements) to one of the M14 clinics to get it tuned up. Test it again to see if it performs acceptably (ie:what MOA do you want fom it? Usually, the tigher the groups, the more it's going to cost) for what you wish to do with it.
Step 4: Then source out and add your fancy stuff later.

OR:
Place an order with M14Doctor for the whole thing, he'll set you up. Good luck!
 
you forgot the most basic step of all ; FIND THE LOAD THAT GROUPS BEST - with FIVE rounds, not 3, then start doing your mods- a good 50% or better of this game is LOAD DEVELOPMENT, and the rest is POINTLESS IF THE BARREL WON'T SHOOT- add each mod as you can afford it, and check to see if it IMPROVES the group, not just that it"looks cool"- this will take time- in my case, it was about a year per rifle- but everything for that rifle works- loads, mags, scope zeroed properly, cheekweld, etc- i'll also admit to making a few mistakes along the way- the military bipod for one, and the compensator for the m14a1e2 for another- it ACTUALLY OPENED the group up instead of making it smaller- i've got 4 of the things, and the one that shoots worst is a beretta folder on a h&r( yes, it's the real thing) it's the folder stock that's responsible for the lousy grouping- and the hard rubber buttplate with no cheekpad- it shoots about 2-3 inches at 100- with the original stock, it shoots one moa
 
It is pretty nice looking. I don't think that paint job would be to hard to achieve. Looks like a black or grey stock that they used some sort of netting overlayed and then spray bombed. You be surprised how easy it is. Rail looks really similar to a utg tri rail. Paint job is giving me some idea's for mine. Good luck with what ever you decide on.
 
I like the mag pouch but that is where I am planning to put a cheek riser will have to go with a drop pouch on a vest or something.
 
Shopping list:

USGI f/g stock: $150 in the ee.
Krylon and a piece of netting to replicate paint: $10
Turner AWS sling: $55 from Turner.
Smith Navy/Coast Guard muzzle brake: $175 from the ee.
KAC rail: $500 + import fees.
Tactical Night Vision Company RSP Mod.0 Cheekrest: $79
Rings and mounts are all up in the air to whatever you want to use, obviously.

Personally, that Knight's rail seems a little steep, but so long as it comes with the stripper clip guide rail, it looks like it would make for a pretty nifty optic mount. That said, it may not work on a Norinco barrel (the Amegaranges rails ones don't), but if you're prepared to swallow a $500+ pill already, the Troy Battle Rail can be found south of the border for $250 and would accomplish the same thing.
 
turbosloth said:
So far I learned...

The rail system is from Knight's Armament Company. Here is their PDF manual with part numbers. http://www.knightarmco.com/manuals/m14_ras.pdf

I believe that One Shot Tactical Supply can bring this in. My guess it would cost around $500 or so...
Now the real question, will the rail work on the Norinco M14? Are there upgrades I should consider before adding expensive dooda's on the M14?

Now the next step. Where would I be able to get such custom paint job? Pro's and cons? Durable Paint?

Thanks! I really needed to post this. My heart races every time I view these pictures!

I think this can become an interesting thread upon building the M14 according to the pictures. :D
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I had one of the first KAC M14 RAS rails that came into Canada. It is very well made and solid. The rail runs around $500.00 - $600.00.................Most of the cheaper rails I have seen have had fitment issues too loose/ too tight), or were off spec as far as the slot spacing on the rail goes..........

As for paint..........Krylon works great. Cheap, readily available and easy to use.......plus it is easily removed if you want to change colors/patterns.........I have used it for years on MANY rifles with great results.......

Keep in mind that your "Ultimate M14" will probably run you anywhere from $3000.00 to $5000.00.....................

Been there, done that...........;)

A few of my Custom M14 Type Builds.......

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giwolf said:
The KAC fits Norinco's, and they work quite well with the rear stripper clip mount. However I suggest you put your 600.00 towards and LRB M25 receiver.
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Yup, M14 sweetness is definately achieved in spades with an LRB M25 receiver :D
Speaking of which, your rear lugged M25 "Super Scout" is now complete on my bench and today I discovered something interesting. A rear lugged LRB M25 receiver fits a chinese plastic stock with very minimal fitting. Solves the dilema I was having over how to accomplish the all important test fire.
 
Oh man! With all the recommended upgrades for the Norinco, I wonder if I should spend $2000 on a springfield then add the rail and so on. But yet It will take away the building your gun aspect. Are the springfields well made straight from the box?
 
I've spent the last year researching the Quality of the springfields and based on comments and discoveries by the highest regarded builders in the US, you will never see a springfield M1A in my collection.
 
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