M14 Forum

As the weight reduction phase of the build seems to have come to halt at about 7 pounds 12 ounces, it seems like it's time to make the most of the package. Which means weight will be creeping upwards, mostly!



The first improvement is the elimination of the wretchedly inaccurate 18 1/2" standard weight Criterion barrel. Found a completely unmarked...

Found a Trijicon TA33G-9 ACOG quite by purposeful accident whilst looking for a TA11E on 31 Dec 2011. The TA33 IS smaller and has 1/2 power less magnification than TA11, but it's eye relief is over an inch longer than the bigger scope. Plus it's lighter than the "11", which is altogether appropriate as it's intended for the Lightweight M1A rifle project.

It did have a really tall "flat top" adaptor installed, which was kinda ludicrous considering the built-in attachment's...

Note: There's now FOUR pages of commentary. But a lot of it is just used for reference.

(04 Feb 2012) 7 lb 15 7/8 oz. w/handguard.


Another 22" barrel. Straight reamed F/H. Hopefully accuracy restored!

(14 Jan 2012)

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