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Lightweight M1A Project Part 2: Refinements and Capability Experiments

Posted February 7th, 2012 at 12:04 AM by jmoore
Updated February 20th, 2012 at 11:53 PM by jmoore

Tags acog, lightweight m14, m14 accuracy, m14 sights, mccann industries

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...

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Lightweight M1A build notes

Posted September 10th, 2011 at 09:52 AM by jmoore
Updated February 18th, 2012 at 02:51 PM by jmoore

Tags acog, criterion barrel, lightweight m14, m1a project, mccann industries

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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