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Well- here we go I just ordered my shorty. Ive done a good bit of reading but somebody tell me if I'm doing it right so that I dont experience unintended genital separation


-Order replacement spring and guide(sadlak)
-Check barrel index myself just by seeing if the sight is off???
-Pick up a couple headspace gauges
http://www.forsterproducts.com/catalog.asp?prodid=700598&showprevnext=1


I wouldnt mind sending it to someone for a looking at/perhaps do some tweaking before I shoot it since I have no idea what to look for as far as inspection goes. Anyone know a suitable smith Calgary area or beyond?

excited to be an m1a owner again- stoked to do it up right this time
 
It's my understanding that headspace gauges only work on the m14 if you disassemble the bolt and remove the ejector. A method that Hungry taught is to measure a spent brass cartridge.

I think it depends on how much tinkering you want to do. You can check for op rod guide alignment and tightness, the gas assembly may need a shim or two to get the lock doing it's job properly, I ordered a set from Brownells. I've been told by a few sources that if you plan on shooting irons, replacing the rear sights for USGI sights is a huge advantage.
 
I think that if you simply dissassemble, clean and lubricate the rifle, plus subject it to the function test as per the stickies that it may be good to go from the start. I've shot one with the indexing a bit off without troubles, and while it would be a good idea to figure out the headspacing, at least the Canam shorties have been proof tested here in Canada.

Adding the Op rod spring guide is a no-brainer and good idea in any event. The rear sights may work well or be a total write off. If it doesn't click or feel right, I'd disassemble and put her back together before completely writing the sights off. They may also require a bit more adjustment to hit the target if the indexing is a bit off.

There's obviously much more that you can and should do with the rifle as you find time to do so, but that would at least let you have some fun to start.
 
Don't be afraid to shoot it as it sits.

Lots of guys have had a lot of fun (and spent a lot of money, by choice) modding up the norcs. There is no shortage of fun things to add, and yes, you will get better sights, or smoother lock up, and better groups, with the right add-ons.

But there is so much discussion about adding better / USGI parts that a new person might think they have to do all this before the first 200 rounds.

Go have fun when your rifle arrives.
 
Boreas said:
It's my understanding that headspace gauges only work on the m14 if you disassemble the bolt and remove the ejector. A method that Hungry taught is to measure a spent brass cartridge.

I think it depends on how much tinkering you want to do. You can check for op rod guide alignment and tightness, the gas assembly may need a shim or two to get the lock doing it's job properly, I ordered a set from Brownells. I've been told by a few sources that if you plan on shooting irons, replacing the rear sights for USGI sights is a huge advantage.
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How do you determine headspace from a spent cartridge? I just started shooting my Norc M 305 and I'd like to measure the casings. ( The gun is bone stock and seems to run just fine so far)
 
It's really not hard to plunge for the M14 or 305, it's a lot of rifle for the money. After the initial check over, de-grease, clean and lube, I'd shoot it as is. Hungry would tell you himself, do not buy headspace gauges. This is not a match rifle, it is a battle rifle, it's chamber will be large. PM Hungry and mail him 3 used casings and he will tell you how much over your chamber is and if you should worry. You COULD buy the Sadlak guide and spring right away, (I have them :) ), but then you won't know how much you improved your rifle. Id' shoot it like it is and learn about it before you go upgrading.

Do take in a clinic if you have the opportunity.
 
roger that Sobored- I like that idea. Maybe Ill just get a really good mount and decent scope so I can start checking my groups-hopefully get the chance to watch them shrink a bit.

The thing that turned me off the last one was shooting it stock. This time things is gonna be dif'rent.

Arma coat, some basic accurrizing, stock.Now I just need time and money....:)
 
With an B-square mount and a 3-9 bushnell, I watched mine go from a 2.5" 5 shot group @ 100 capable rifle to about 1 1/8" @ 100 with hand loads after I got mine to a Hungry clinic. It was fun to see the progress. Now I've got an ARMS-18 on it but haven't shot it yet since I'm looking for the perfect ring.
 
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