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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 16, 2015 21:53:13 GMT
The A-Team never hit anyone though lol. Also, I thought they mostly used Mini 14's
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Post by StevenJ on Nov 16, 2015 22:03:13 GMT
Well it was a tv show :D ! It's a Ruger mini 30, similar to the M14, shorter cartridge, and simplified fixed gas piston. It's 90% the same gun as a Mini 14, except it fires 7.62 by 39.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 16, 2015 22:12:30 GMT
Well it was a tv show :D ! It's a Ruger mini 30, similar to the M14, shorter cartridge, and simplified fixed gas piston. It's 90% the same gun as a Mini 14, except it fires 7.62 by 39. Oh, now I feel stupid... of course its a Mini 30, I've seen those before. Derp.
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Post by StevenJ on Nov 18, 2015 1:57:24 GMT
Nah no need to kick yourself Sean, I was trolling anyhow! Someday... I'll own a real M14, until then the Mini 30 is pretty darn good!
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 18, 2015 17:50:43 GMT
Nah no need to kick yourself Sean, I was trolling anyhow! Someday... I'll own a real M14, until then the Mini 30 is pretty darn good! A real M14 or a M1a? M14 is hard to get...
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Post by StevenJ on Nov 18, 2015 18:50:12 GMT
Which ever one is the semi auto version, that one :D ! Even the full auto one was rarely used on full auto because of how much recoil the 308 has. I'd probably get the budget Springfield version if any.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 18, 2015 21:19:00 GMT
Which ever one is the semi auto version, that one :D ! Even the full auto one was rarely used on full auto because of how much recoil the 308 has. I'd probably get the budget Springfield version if any. Yeah, you want a M1a... and 'budget' its still gonna run ya around 1200. ;-) The M14 was historically HORRIBLE on full auto. M14's are still in serves tho in a few applications in the US Military... I know some Sailors are issued them as anti personal weapons to fire from the ship.
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Post by tea on Nov 18, 2015 21:40:44 GMT
Nah no need to kick yourself Sean, I was trolling anyhow! Someday... I'll own a real M14, until then the Mini 30 is pretty darn good! A real M14 or a M1a? M14 is hard to get... Military contract M14s certainly are, but there are other (and arguably better) semi-auto only M14 type rifles out there besides SAI's M1A. LRB and James River Arsenal both make excellent M14s with hammer forged receivers.
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Post by StevenJ on Nov 18, 2015 21:44:18 GMT
You can get an M1a springfield for 1200? I thought it was 1450 minimum I didn't know that.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 18, 2015 22:38:55 GMT
You can get an M1a springfield for 1200? I thought it was 1450 minimum I didn't know that. Ya just gotta keep your eye on sales and Gunbroker... you can find them easy all day for 1400... but if you hunt you can get one for around 1200.
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Post by dirtydan on Nov 18, 2015 23:51:31 GMT
Dang, if I managed to find one that cheap in CA I'd ask if something was wrong with it. If I had to do it over again I'd get a custom built match M1A scout from Fulton Armory. Something like a $3500 price tag, but since mine was up to $5000 at one point all costs are relative.
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Post by StevenJ on Nov 19, 2015 2:22:50 GMT
Well Sean if we are talking Gun broker I need to add another $30 to $50 for shipping plus $42 for FFL transfer fees but thanks for the info!
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Post by tea on Nov 20, 2015 21:12:41 GMT
If you are willing to spend more money for higher quality, you might want to check out the options I mentioned previously. www.lrbarms.com/aboutus.htmland www.jamesriverarmory.com/products/category/36-rockola-m14.htmlI post on an M14 forum frequented by quite a few armorers who specialize in M14s, including one who used to be a senior engineer at Brookfield Precision Tool, and they all highly recommend both the LRB and James River M14s. These options weren't available when I purchased my M1A years ago. The only options then were SAI and Armscorp, with SAI being the better option in terms of consistent quality. If either LRB or James River had been around back then, though, I would have saved up a bit more and bought one of their rifles.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Nov 20, 2015 22:06:38 GMT
Dang, if I managed to find one that cheap in CA I'd ask if something was wrong with it. If I had to do it over again I'd get a custom built match M1A scout from Fulton Armory. Something like a $3500 price tag, but since mine was up to $5000 at one point all costs are relative. $5000????Wow man... I can't even...
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Post by morningstar7 on Nov 22, 2015 5:43:33 GMT
Yeah, stuff adds up quick with boutique rifles lol.
Also- check with Quantico Tactical- I used to work for them and they have the best Springfield prices I've ever seen before or since (partly due to the fact that the owner of Quantico and the president of Springfield have been friends and business partners for quite some time.)
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Post by cj7wheeler on Nov 23, 2015 18:46:46 GMT
here's a pic of my garand. redid the finish on my stock. Attachments:
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Post by howler on Aug 18, 2016 20:49:29 GMT
If you're going to put optics on the M1A, then it makes sense. I've heard Archangel is OK for the money, but not specifically re. the M1A stock. Personally I much prefer the M1A is its standard stock for use with the irons. I think this is really the environment for the M1A. It is a good DMR for intermediate range, and attempting to turn it into a long range sniper rifle (where a good bolt action is superior) is an expensive mistake. I purchased a standard with composite stock (they were switching over to fiberglass in Vietnam for a reason...even though the wood is very pretty) that weighs 8 1/2lbs. or so. When you begin "snipering out" this classic format, you begin to put serious weight on it, changing its "battle rifle" characteristics, and turning it into something else.
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Post by howler on Aug 18, 2016 20:51:40 GMT
I had a m1a SOCOM 2 with that full vitor rail, found it to be way too busy. I really like the classic look, and the scout seems nice as well...but really don't understand all the other stuff added.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Aug 19, 2016 2:31:03 GMT
I have a SOCOM 16 now... debating weather to mount a Red dot or a scout scope on the forward rail.
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Post by howler on Aug 19, 2016 3:16:40 GMT
I have a SOCOM 16 now... debating weather to mount a Red dot or a scout scope on the forward rail. Clearly something small, with quick acquisition abilities, and some amplification options (it is a 308), as once you decide to put a scope on the rifle...you might as well take advantage of some form of optical enhancement.
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