WOW! - I'm Pumped! M14 - New Bolt

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sobo4303

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Wow...I bought a bolt from 7.62 a while back. Finished lapping in yesterday. Was painstakingly slow, but got it done. The headspace was approximately .001" over go gauge. Bolt will not close on a no go.

Took rifle out to range tonight. Bolt is a little sticky and rubs someplace in the receiver, but shot off about 50 rounds. Didn't think things would be too serious, as I removed my scope and will have difficulty putting back in due to the tighter tolerances of the new bolt. It rubs against the mounting screw.

So anyways, benchrested at 100 yards and got some really tight groups (about 1" or so).

Next took it to the 300 yards range and started shooting gongs (again with benchrest). I would hit them consistently so I put up a target. This ladies and gentlemen was the result.

Open sights (front sight filed narrower, 150 gr rem core loct (cheapo stuff).

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That rifle can shoot impressively better than with the Norky bolt in it. It is tight and shoots so smoothly. Now I hafta load up some of my pet rounds, and see if I can mount the scope. Mind you, I already have a 300 yard shooter, so can't complain.
 
Nice grouping's!
;)
Now the question remains...
To Scope...
Or not To Scope...
That is the true question.
 
I have one of those bolts but haven't installed it yet. I'm sending it out to an expert the m14 doctors has my Polytech m14/Sage already for a Shorty job.
I will send it up by cheerier for sure to him now.
Besides I have been thinking about the docs new ops rod upgrade.
I still need to get arms #18 mount and pick a good quality scope.
With the cost of the Sage Chassie system why cut corners.
 
Ya,

On a benchrest, with conditions perfect, I know it can shoot. Now to take it to the limits and see just how good, with a scope, or be content with the satisfaction that those cheap Norky sights can actually get the job done.

Oh my head is cramping up with the agonies of the decisions! :D

If I fit it with a scope, I will get a better mount than the cheap thing I mounted a few months ago. But then again, I am liking that the gun is much lighter without the scope rig......and on it goes.

The M14 Doc and Claven2 were invaluable in providing insights as to the task of fitting in that bolt. I likely did not get it done perfectly, but having worked on tedious automotive repairs and modifications over the years, and some of my metallurgy classes from days gone by, I did have the tools to undertake this task. Just not enuff experience with an M14.

I am however, a happy clam with the results. :D
 
Sobo there are no flies on you, nor your Rifle. Excellent + groups for irons at 300yds.:agree:
Two questions if I may,.... have you upgraded your rear sight to Garand or M-14 etc, and how many years on those eyes of yours?:)
 
I wanted to see how the rifle could shoot, so I benchrested and allowed the barrel to cool a bit. For 300 yards, I was aiming at a the top of the target plank. I used the norky sights, but I have a line painted on them for reference (clarity). I have shot peeps all my life so my system of aiming works really well for me.

As for my eyeballs, they ain't too bad, but since I holdover the target, yeah, old fashioned or the way I learned to shoot, I have the estimate the aim point.

In this case, it happened to be the the top of the target plank. This was the second target, once I had my holdover established. For this target, it was hold 'er steady, adjust the elevation and angle and gently squeeze the trigger.

I'm sure with glass on it, it would have been a little tighter. Again, i know that I am a lousy shot, but wanted to know how, in perfect conditions, the rifle would shoot after the bolt replacement. I'm impressed because it is almost as good as some of my bolts.

Cheers! :D
 
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