Any M!A Shooters Out There?

[Gunfighter]

Maybe after the holidays we could hook up for dinner or at a gun show or something and plan a day at the range.
Another question on magazines. I bought 4 Checkmate 20 round mags from Brownell's. Heard they were a quality mag and not to expensive compaired to SA factory mags. What are you guys using?

 

[BOSS351]

I have 3 mags, one HR-R Harrington and Richardson and 2 BWR S-1s, all of them are GI mags. Need to get some more. Have you tried your Checkmates out yet??

 

[Barney88PDC]

41.5gr IMR-4895 under a 168 SMK, Winchester Brass was a popular load I found when I did some research a while back. It shoots sub MOA in my NM. If I wanted to shoot past 300 I would look for a load for the 175 SMK.

 

[Gunfighter]

I have 3 mags, one HR-R Harrington and Richardson and 2 BWR S-1s, all of them are GI mags. Need to get some more. Have you tried your Checkmates out yet??

Not yet.

 

[john17427]

Somebody needs to call a BS M1A day at Sherburne.

Still nice grouping even at that distance!! Maybe we do need a get together!!

 

[Saker]

Springfield Armory M1A Loaded (as from the factory...then the work started)


Installed a NM Springfield Armory Unitized Gas Cyliner/Front Band Assembly (from SA)
Installed Sadlak Industries NM M1A/M14 Operating Rod Spring Guide
Installed FULTON ARMORY - M14/M1A GAS CYLINDER SHIMS (to properly time Gas Lock for accuracy)
Installed SEI Gas PISTON, M14/M21 CRAZY HORSE/MK 14 MOD O/ MOD 1/ MOD 2, M1A

Sent to Smith Enterprise for the following:
M14 Scope Mount, Wire EDM, NSN 5855-01-506-5750
Trigger M14/M21A5 C-IED 4.5 lb Mid-range Trigger Upgrade (Trigger breaks like glass at 3 lb 8 oz on Lyman trigger gauge consistently)
SEI M14 Extended Bolt Stop/Release
SEI Gas Lock Front Sight - Hooded (GLFS-H) (US NAVY) (Standard issue on USN and USAF MK14 Mod O and M14SE SASS)
SEI M14 Direct Connect (DC) Vortex Flash Eliminator
SEI Installed in a USGI Fiberglass M14 Stock
SEI Installed Lower Rail from M14A5 MIL-R-1913 Picatinny Tri-Rail System

Then to finish it off, I installed a set Burris Signature Zee Rings, a Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP Riflescope — First Focal Plane & a Karsten Adjustable Cheek Rest (A Model)

 

[Gunfighter]

Somebody needs to call a BS M1A day at Sherburne.

Pick a date. I'm in!!!

 

[Gunfighter]

Nice Rifle Saker. Are the fiberglass stocks any lighter than the factory wood stock?

 

[Saker]

Nice Rifle Saker. Are the fiberglass stocks any lighter than the factory wood stock?

Thanks for the "Rifle Kudos"

Mine came with a synthetic green stock from SA.
I know the USGI fiberglass is heavier than the original, but I can't answer on if it is heavier than a wood stock. Sorry

 

[BOSS351]

Man that is totally awesome Saker...Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Saker]

Man that is totally awesome Saker...Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks....wanted something a little different.
SEI builds M14's for the Govt that looks like this....so who else to do the work other than SEI?

 

[Blackhawk]

Saker that's an awsome build. How do you like the cheek rest? Does it hold in place OK?

 

[Saker]

Shaker that's an awsome build. How do you like the cheek rest? Does it hold in place OK?

I hate to assume, but is that a typo and you meant to type "Saker"?

If so, thanks!
I love it....., Karsten makes a sold rest. I does hold, just tighten it up. Haven't had any issues!
Absolutely a necessity if you have a scope mounted on a M1A/M14 to get the proper cheek weld. IMHO

 

[Gunfighter]

Those of you that have cheek rests which ones do you have and do you like them.
I have a wood stock so I don't want anything permanent. I've looked at several but can't decide. Giving serious thought to the Kydex unit Bradley makes. Only problem I can see is it's a fixed height. Don't want to spend the $90 to find it sits to high or to low. Take a look at it on their sight and post your thoughts. www.bradleycheekrest.com

 

[UnseenUSPCompact]

My brother has a Scout I get to shoot from time to time. Def an amazing shooting rifle.

 

[Saker]

Those of you that have cheek rests which ones do you have and do you like them.
I have a wood stock so I don't want anything permanent. I've looked at several but can't decide. Giving serious thought to the Kydex unit Bradley makes. Only problem I can see is it's a fixed height. Don't want to spend the $90 to find it sits to high or to low. Take a look at it on their sight and post your thoughts. www.bradleycheekrest.com

I suggest you look how much higher you scope center is higher than your iron sights, measure and purchase the one that is closest to that height. (That is as long as your cheek weld is good looking thru your iron sights!)
Good luck on your purchase!

 

[Gunfighter]

Thanks for the idea. Hadn't thought about that.

 

[Blackhawk]

I hate to assume, but is that a typo and you meant to type "Saker"?

Sorry, just my fat-fingered typing. (Still an awsome build!)

 

[Saker]

I hate to assume, but is that a typo and you meant to type "Saker"?

Sorry, just my fat-fingered typing. (Still an awsome build!)

Thx Blackhawk!

 

[Saker]

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