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Another Variant An earlier post by tpelle mentioned an M1 Garand as a proven option and the advantages of its enbloc system. As an option, you can buy an M1 Garand, rebarrel it to .308, use a spacer in the feed system (to avoid charging a 30-06 round) and you've got a completely reliable...

Airpower - I have both Springfield Armory, Inc. M1A and Polytech M14S rifles. Both are reliable, accurate, durable, and can be counted on for tough situations. Just give them the proper care and lube where needed for long life. I tweak my rifles with accessories, not because I have to...

Thank you :) I'm listening to the interview right now as I take care of other work.

Try a Polytech or Norinco M14S Rifle The Polytech and Norinco rifles available in the U.S. arrived before the '94 AWB. If you like the M14 rifle platform, you ought to shoot one of these rifles. They are reliable, durable, and generally quite accurate. Their receivers are frequently used for...

ZeSpectre said: I've had a sharpening and refinement of critical thinking on a subject, well moderated here on THR. Its helps me to read other views as they often contain points I had not been aware of or realized their importance. Does this create "extremism"? I don't think so, as long...

My gunsmith. I've visited him regularly for the past 4 years and he encouraged me to reload. He pointed out the advantages - cost savings, consistent ammunition performance, improved accuracy - enough times it finally made sense to me. If you shoot 7.62x51 NATO milsurp, you'll know what I...

I shamelessly borrowed text from Kluge, Oleg Volk, and Zundfolge for a post on the M14 Forum, AWB section. Hopefully, many copies of the sample letters will find their way into the respective congressperson's hands. Tomorrow, letters by snail mail to my congress reps.

+1 to Tellner "One thing that would help would be a view more in line with the laws of some European countries. Your information belongs to you. It's your property. If someone wants to make money off it they have to pay you for the use of your property. And they can't sell your property without...

You can spend a lot of money to find a rifle with sub-moa performance out of the box. Much of the rifle's performance depends on the ammunition used and adjustments to the base model. My .02: Begin with a used, but not abused, rifle. The commercial M14 rifle, regardless of maker, is...

Blood Donor, I saw the humor! I do wish every one who wanted a CMP Service Grade could own one. A great rifle and I enjoy every one I hold. However, I am guilty as charged (shall we say, I own one too many??!!).

I'm for the CMP Service grade...if you can wait. I prefer the higher quality of barrel (lower TE & MW) and parts condition. That generally means better performance at the range. I've been fortunate and that's what I've been able acquire. Although you can purchase a Field or Rack Grade, if...

Congratulations! The M1 Garand you have looks nice. Besides a generous amount of cosmoline, these rifles have seen history and practically speak to you about past travels. Its great you have a WWII vintage. Every veteran I've talked to still speaks affectionately of his rifle. Good luck at...

The Ruger 10/22 is a fine rifle. Accurate, reliable and can be modified as the owner wishes. It'll be around a lot longer than many other models. Buy it.

The SA battlepack is watertight and airtight, till opened. So the ammo is stored the same as with a dessicant. Much of the Korean milsurp ammo has corrosive primers; these last longer than standard primers. HTH, I am also interested in what others have to say on this topic.

There are few times in life when the opportunity to own a piece of history is offerred. Every WWII vet I've talked to still speaks affectionately about this rifle. When you handle a Garand, you'll want to shoot it right away. Don't resist that temptation any longer. Get a CMP Service Grade...