M14 recievers

[sprice]

What is the better deal? I'm building an m14 and can get a springfield armory inc. reciever for $525 or should I go with a lrb arms reciever? does the springfield ones have any setbacks? Is there an even better deal somewhere else?

 

[lipadj46]

With SAI receivers it is always best to inspect them to ensure they are in spec. One down and dirty way of doing this is to have a USGI type scope mount like an SEI or Sadlak on hand and make sure it easily installs. That is not a terrible price for a M1A receiver they used to be $450 before the election. I believe the LRBs are $820 (dealer pricing). Is it worth the extra $300? Some would say so. I would say if you are going through the extra expense of doing a custom build go with the LRB. Why scrimp on the receiver? Honestly hough just buy a Chinese M14 and build on that. The chinese receivers will be the closest thing to a USGI receiver you will find, their barrels and triggers are nice too.

 

[30Cal]

No guaranty on Springfield bare receivers.

 

[Slamfire]

I had three match rifles built around SA receivers that I got at Camp Perry. SA rents a building, sometimes sells receivers for a good price. Always a good price for installed match barrels.



Camp Perry 2007 I purchased a "second". Someone during the sanding process cut a groove on the scope mount ridge. Totally cosmetic.

And this is the match rifle, all GI parts except for stock and receiver. I wanted a stock that "looked" GI, but was heavier.



Anyway, never had a problem with any of my SA receivers. The rifles shoot fine.

LRB makes a very nice receiver. I really doubt there were be any one else ever making a civilian version of a forged receiver. The machine work on this rear lugged LRB is just excellent.



Buy what you want. Both alternatives are excellent.

 

[H2O MAN]

I have had excellent results with SEI M14s built on Poly Tech and Norinco receivers.

 

[Retro]

Where are your kick-a$$ pictures, H20 Man...??

 

[H2O MAN]

Retro Where are your kick-a$$ pictures, H20 Man...??

 

[lipadj46]

So that's where you've been, playing with the new silencers and taking new pics?

 

[H2O MAN]

That and a rare snow storm in Georgia last weekend that killed power and my PC.

 

[Retro]

awesome...!