M14 Forum

UMBRA

Here it is...

Attached Images

edited baby43zzzz.jpg (94.8 KB, 115 views)

boomer1983

Nice! I like the cubs hat and diary keeping her company J/K. make sure and give us a range report, Ive always wondered how accurate those sai stainless barrels are. are you gonna scope it?

Young guns

Nice rifle, hope you like it, i have a SA Inc. M1A NM and i love it.
Good Shooting.

UMBRA

In about 2 weeks I am going out to do some long range work. I will let you know how it shoots. By the way I am new to M1A's and this forum. Is there a place to post a range report in particular?

I have shot a lot of bolt action 308's. It will be interesting to see how the M1A stacks up against a Remington 700 or a Savage scout, both of which I also own and are very good rifles.

Young guns

In the accuracy, m14, or modren m14 forum. Cant wait to here how your rifle prforms. make sure to be detailed on the report and have lots of pictures.

Good Shooting.

Stg1944

Welcome to the forum. Nice rifle.

In case you are not aware, the .308 round you shoot through your 700 or Scout may not be such a good thing to shoot through your M1a.

Deacon

[QUOTE=boomer1983;800909]Nice! I like the cubs hat...QUOTE]

Looks like a Red's hat to me!

Nice rifle, welcome to the club.

UMBRA

You know its funny. The literature for this rifle says it shoots 7.62 by 51. But the rifle barrel is labeled .308 winchester. I need to find out what I need to shoot in it. I have to admit I am a bit confused. I will shoot only what the manufacturer recommends. Whatever that is.

UMBRA

Thanks!

UMBRA

I will let you know how it goes. :)

Young guns

You can shoot both but the 7.62 has a thicker case which is desiened for semi auto and full auto rifles and firearms so that would be the recomended thing to use. However it will except the .308 round and shoots just as well with this, and .308 is more abundent at local hunting supplies stores rather than 7.62 which you would have to go to a store with more millitary type rifles.
Good Shooting.

UMBRA

Yeah I have looked over the data. and for commercial rounds as long as you do not go over about 170 grains its should be safe. I personally don't shoot any 308 ammo over 168 grains. and I will always start out at a lighter 308 ammo like a 147 or 150 grain for this rifle first time out for an initial test to make sure the rifle functions.

I have some S and B 308 147 grain FMJ boattail for the first time out. When I get to the range in AZ I will switch to 168 grain Hornady TAP or similar.

Thanks !

Stg1944

Sounds like you are on the right track. If you want some additional information, and perhaps a headache, might check this thread out, if you haven't already.



7.62 X 51 cartridge vs. .308 Winchester: the differences!

At some point you might look at Federal Gold Medal Match. It is kind of the commercial standard for accuracy comparisons.

Whatsinaname181

Very nice, welcome to the club. The M14 is my fav. few jobs she cant handle.

UMBRA

I am planning on a scope but do not know what yet.