M14 Forum

Taurus Deputy?

invalid@example.com (Hank) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:54:52 +0000

I have an opportunity to purchase, very reasonably, a Taurus Deputy in .45 Colt. I certainly don't need it, or even thought about this model Taurus until this past weekend. 4 3/4 inch barrel, nice black/blue finish, and some unimpressive but adequate grip panels.

Use? This would be that pistol I would shoot like I need to wear it out. I have very few like that. I'm also fortunate to have a supply of .45 ammo that makes feeding it affordable.

Any experiences you can share about...

Taurus Deputy?

Sunken Warships You Can See Without Going Underwater

invalid@example.com (Tommo) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:53:30 +0000

FN ARKA

invalid@example.com (Tommo) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:26 +0000

The Sniper Pelvis Shot

invalid@example.com (Gem1950) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:23 +0000

ROPO ~ For years I have wondered why the pelvis shot isn't a talked about shot of choice, especially for close quarters personal defense. The devastating stopping power of the scattergun comes to mind immediately.

There must be some ethical issue, probably starting with law enforcement restrictions.

Romanian vz24 Sniper Rifles from WWII

invalid@example.com (Tommo) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:49:55 +0000

UPDATED INFO Case head separation !

invalid@example.com (Baldur) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:46:41 +0000

Hey fellas, I need your advice.

IMR 8208XBR
Horn ELDM 75gr
LC Brass (05)
CCI SRP #400
Ruger American Gen 2 .223 (Predator 22" Bbl 1:8)

(EDIT - I've only had this happen once before years ago and it was with my M1A and due to an out of battery situation - This is a bolt rifle obviously so that can't be the reason)

Last weekend I was at the outdoor range shooting ladder loads for a new rifle. My 10 selected charge weights did not exceed the max recommended by the powder manufacturer...

***UPDATED INFO*** Case head separation !

Match M1A stock

invalid@example.com (Rdb8847) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:46:24 +0000

Wanting to build a competitive match rifle. Advantages of using a McMillan or other composites vs a well bedded wooden stock?

Thanks you

Bruce Crandall, Medal of Honor Pilot Who Flew 22 Rescue Missions at Ia Drang, Dies at 93

invalid@example.com (Cranky182) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:38:29 +0000

I met Col Crandall a couple times, great guy. Sad that it never made the news outlets that he passed away, guess you can blame that on the one sided media anymore.

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Bruce Crandall, Medal of Honor Pilot Who Flew 22 Rescue Missions at Ia Drang, Dies at 93

The Coleman Stove in combat

invalid@example.com (Gem1950) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:28:59 +0000

ROPO ~ I did not know this history. More WWII ingenuity.

New to the forum

invalid@example.com (M1Ping) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:07:36 +0000

Hello everyone!

I’m a new member and just wanted to post to make sure everything is working right.

What is this part??

invalid@example.com (AKcharger) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:42:40 +0000

What is that part on the right side by where the rear of the receiver would be? I'll thinking selector switch but I thought that was attached to the receiver?

Thanks in advance!

New Holster!

invalid@example.com (Hank) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:25:38 +0000

Arrived last night. Bought it on Etsy from BigTexasLeatherWorks. Only $25. Superb quality leather and stitching. The fit is perfect.

1935 Sauer Mauser Sporter. From 8mm to 30-06.

invalid@example.com (Lacie8899#) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:59:22 +0000

Folks,

I found a beautiful 1935 S/147 G sporterized Mauser on Gunbroker for $299. I did not like the stock on it, so I took it out of the walnut stock, and bought a Hogue for it. Whoever did the original Sporter conversion did an outstanding job. Metal work was top notch, the entire action was glass bedded, and drilled and tapped beautifully. I have an InterArms Mark X barrel that I am having installed on 6/11/26, in 30-06. Pics below. Walnut stock...

1935 Sauer Mauser Sporter. From 8mm to 30-06.

Scope mount

invalid@example.com (rmneder) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:47:49 +0000

Hi, I put a Kensight mount on my M1a. It went on with seemingly no problems and looks to the naked eye like it fits fine. The problem I'm having is I had to use about 6.5 mils to the left to sight it in at 100 yards. That's about half the available windage in that direction. That seems like a lot to me. I have other scoped M1a's that didn't need that much windage.

Whatever the problem is, I think it's not getting better. My question is if the scope is compensating for some...

Scope mount

SKS accuracy - is it hopeless?

invalid@example.com (Daniel556) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:01:27 +0000

I took someone's SKS to the range and bench rest tested it for him recently. It is an all original Chinese variant with iron sights. The best group I got was a 7" spread with 10 shots at 100 yards. Worst group was 8". Three groups fired total. Most AKs shoot better than that.

The trigger pull is long and gritty but I thought the sandbags would mitigate that. Is this the best I can hope for with this SKS? I recommended to him that he sell it and buy an AR15.

This rifle's only real merit is...

SKS accuracy - is it hopeless?

comfortable stock for Mossberg 500 20 ga

invalid@example.com (hoopharted) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:59 +0000

anyone have a favorite , it came with a cheesy AR wannabe stock and grip and i hate it , fumbling around trying to get to the slide release , just doesnt seem natural so looking for a simple fixed stock thats comfy , was thinking Hogue over mold

Father's Day & Graduation Celebration Sale

invalid@example.com (gr8fuldoug) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:34:46 +0000

Dad's & Grad's / Father's Day and Graduation Celebration Sale - Now Thru June 22nd

We are lowering prices site wide on all your optic needs in celebration of all the Graduates and for Father's Day. We are here to...

Father's Day & Graduation Celebration Sale

My son is becoming a savage.

invalid@example.com (deuceguy) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:48:51 +0000

As soon as my kid turned 13 last June, I took him to the gym. He plays baseball in the Spring and Fall and wrestles in the winter. We worked out in the home gym, but he wanted to take it to the next level. I thought he’d lose weight weight with the running and lifting, and we were regularly going, 4 days when he had games or practice, sometimes 5 days, sometimes 6 days a week. No… Not only did he grow 5 inches by the beginning of wrestling season (November 1), he put on 40 pounds...

My son is becoming a savage.

Rader M1A trigger mods

invalid@example.com (shooter86314) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:02:42 +0000

The bot chided me about responding to an older thread, so I am starting this new thread about Rader triggers in:

https://www.m14forum.com/threads/rader-trigger-group.499122/#post-4470014

I have pondered how to reduce the trigger weight of my M1A, without result so far. I appreciate the discussion above and the pics from RandomGuy in post #18.
It is interesting that the hammer spring also provides tension on the disconnector and trigger via two very small nibs on the...

Rader M1A trigger mods

Long time owner 1st time Member

invalid@example.com (AKcharger) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:57:57 +0000

Good day

Plan to get a bit more active with High Power shooting and wanted to network a bit. I am a HORRIBLE marksman (Air Force) but have a lot of fun. Have done some 200yrd matches and a 600 yard with my M-14 and at least was never last! Anyway...hello form Florida!

Fake OM mags from in wrap

invalid@example.com (hoopharted) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:52:43 +0000

sometime last fall i purchased a couple OM mags circa july 1970 in wrap from a reputable used gun vendor , ive dealt with them for 30 years so im not going to mention who , and they made it right , so not going to drag them through the mud , but wanted to post about the mags because they are still out there being sold as original 1970 mags in wrap , they were very convincing especially to me because i know just enough to be a danger to myself with M14 mags , AK mags im much better , M16 i...

Fake OM mags from in wrap

Lets See Them M1A-M14 Pictures

invalid@example.com (cfl18) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:31:11 +0000

I'm New to the M14 Forum

invalid@example.com (Livens) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:25:29 +0000

Hi, I have a standard Springfield M1A that I got in around 1993 with a synthetic black stock. Added a picatinny front rail with a QD post and an Armscorp 3 point scope mount. Using a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5x25 scope. Can still use the irons but not up to full elevation. Can shoot sub MOA groups with it. Just got the Burris Xtreme Signature rings yesterday to add more elevation. Not sure when I'll try them out as it's hotter than a $2 pistol here and probably will be for the next 3...

I'm New to the M14 Forum

Old New Guy Looking for REAL M14/M1A Smith

invalid@example.com (Joe_1168) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:21:40 +0000

Hey Y'all,

I've been lurking for years with only an occasional post or like. I'm retired Army Officer (Mustang) and Defense Contractor; formerly the OIC of one of the Army's Rifle & Pistol Teams from the '80s. 50 years ago I was a good shot... not great, but good. Today I only shoot for fun on my backyard desert range, banging steel out to 305 yards. Oh - and I've been reloading for >60 years.

I'm also the owner/operator of the Modern Sporting...

Old New Guy Looking for REAL M14/M1A Smith

The director John Ford

invalid@example.com (Topo) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:31:07 +0000

The movie The man who shot Liberty Valance is as old as me and I have seen it before but this time on a modern big screen tv .Filmed in black and white when it could have been in color , I noticed Lee Marvin carried his gun backwards and in one seen carried it cocked in the holster , Johe Wayne Jimmy Stewart and Lee Marvin all where my favorite when it came to acters and in this movie they acted like they could each do there parts like it was real life . John Ford must have been a...

The director John Ford

Paint Type

invalid@example.com (Jumps) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:46:32 +0000

What kind of paint do people use to paint their camo stocks? I am looking at these different stocks and they are looking pretty good. All help is appreciated.

Roger R.

invalid@example.com (Roger R.) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:42:03 +0000

I am looking for a Muzzle break w/Bayonet connection for my M14.
Do they make this and where can I purchase it.

The Garand and it's Ammunition, Demystified

invalid@example.com (Jeremy2171) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:03:30 +0000

M1Army - this was moved over to start a new thread on the M1 Garand.

You can go to the post at the very end and continue your debate.

M1Army

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If you want training wheels on your garand get the hornady data. That junk won't even duplicate milsurp loads.

But in short your garand isn't that fragile. You have quite a wide array of powders and projectiles you can use in it. The biggest concern is proper lubrication for the rifles and...

The Garand and it's Ammunition, Demystified

59 Years Ago Today

invalid@example.com (Horst Apies) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:34:35 +0000

Little will be mentioned about it, no government offices will be closed and flags will not be flown at half mast to commemorate the event, but the USS Liberty, an unarmed ship was attacked in the international waters of the eastern Mediterranean. If I remember correctly. 34 Americans lost their lives and the vessel was nearly sunk following a series of of air and torpedo boat attacks committed by a US ally after they had surveilled the ship for about four hours.

IDF M14 possible value today

invalid@example.com (chgolaw1) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:32:18 +0000

What would a IDF M14 from the Yom Kippur War actually be worth today if one could be found? Would these be safe to shoot? Thank you

Pics, stuff you just don't see.

invalid@example.com (m1sniper) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:04:50 +0000

Using an TM 9-1005-223-34 to confirm parts numbers as to what was in these open wraps.
Rubber "grommets" (stock filler plugs) for the M14E2 and A1 stocks. ( what I find odd is this is a pack of 10. When complete, and E2/A1 uses 4 plugs per stock. I would have thought these would be packed in a number evenly divisible by 4.??)
Spring pin, this is for the front hand grip, the lower pin where the sling goes thru.
Box of front sight screws
Last one I've had for several years but posting again...

Pics, stuff you just don't see.

Hornady 168 2700 fps

invalid@example.com (TheShooter) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:03:43 +0000

I picked up a box of Hornady factory 168 grain its showing 2700 fps at the muzzle for velocity. Gold medal match 168 grain is 2650. Does anyone think this Hornady load is too much at 2700 fps for an M1A. This is 2026 Hornady ammo
This is not the Hornady Super performance. It’s in a regular white box
As a side note I have some white boxed gold medal match from the 90s it’s showing 2600.
Thanks for any info.

Stevens 77E rear sling swivel question

invalid@example.com (Cowtownscout) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:03:15 +0000

Does anyone know where I might find a rear sling swivel assembly for a Stevens 77E? Sarco as long been out of them and my searches have all come up empty. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Scout

My Second IH M1 Garand

invalid@example.com (Garand_guy1954) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:32:12 +0000

Well the IHC bug got me again.

I believe this one is a 1953. At some point, it went through a CMP program and was redone. This is also my first time dealing with cosmoline so I would appreciate any feedback on removing it.

Bolt is marked: D28287-12SA
W10B

Barrel: D6535448 -2-55 XXPS

OP rod: D6535382 IHC

Trigger group: IHC D6528290

Hammer: 5546008 IHC

The sight knobs, front sight, and gas cylinder are blank.

Also, are there any databases I can add...

My Second IH M1 Garand

Is there and "Official" camo pattern for synthetic stocks

invalid@example.com (AKcharger) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:04:18 +0000

I was inspired to paint my old synthetic stock camo but would like to make it as legit as possible
1) were any M-14/M-21's that were painted from the factory?
2) if so was there a standard or was it up to each unit/command to paint?
3) anyone have a guide? or if not a guide some cool examples?