Jersey Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 New member here. One of my regular range rifles include this Winchester M14.It's an early one, December 1960 under barrel.Local range max distance is 500 yrds, although the open sights keeps accurate to 300 yrds (for me).Converted to semi auto.Great stock and a pleasing heavy rifle to hold & shoot.When I locate a Springfield scope mount I'll should tighten the groups. Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman3 Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Converted to semi ??? Should have read closer didn't realize you were not in U.S. Edited August 23, 2020 by sherman3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Looks like the selector lock is welded in place. New Member lives on Jersey Island off the coast of France, not to be confused with Kommunist New Jersey USA : -) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted August 23, 2020 Report Share Posted August 23, 2020 Jersey,Absolutely beautiful Winchester. Too nice to even shoot.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Beautiful! Here's the early slotted handguard you need for that Winchester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Beautiful! Here's the early slotted handguard you need for that Winchester: That porting must help with barrel heat dissipation - good to see - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Jersey,The slotted handguard was eventually rejected by the US Army.While it did provide for ventilation , it also resulted in heatwaves that made sighting difficult.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Nevertheless, the slotted fiberglass handguard is the correct one for any early M14. The slotted handguard was replaced with solid because it was not GI or Marine proof, and tended to break with abuse. The slotted handguard in turn replaced the early wooden ones, which tended to char. Here's about the only place to obtain an original new or nearly slotted handguard: https://www.fredsm14stocks.com/US-GI-M14-Slotted-Handguard-Presentation-grade-BACK-IN-STOCK-H012.htm https://www.fredsm14stocks.com/US-GI-M14-Slotted-Handguard-EXC-to-As-New-H013.htm Edited August 24, 2020 by TSMGguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted August 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2020 Jersey,The slotted handguard was eventually rejected by the US Army.While it did provide for ventilation , it also resulted in heatwaves that made sighting difficult.Jim C Nevertheless, the slotted fiberglass handguard is the correct one for any early M14. The slotted handguard was replaced with solid because it was not GI or Marine proof, and tended to break with abuse. The slotted handguard in turn replaced the early wooden ones, which tended to char. Here's about the only place to obtain an original new or nearly slotted handguard: https://www.fredsm14stocks.com/US-GI-M14-Slotted-Handguard-Presentation-grade-BACK-IN-STOCK-H012.htm https://www.fredsm14stocks.com/US-GI-M14-Slotted-Handguard-EXC-to-As-New-H013.htm I'll check this out - thanks. Remaining with Range Rifles in 7.62N, here's another I rotate within my favourites. FN FAL G1 issued to the German Border Guard. Hope there's some shared interest on the forum. I get some really good groups up to 300 yrds, the gas system can get gummed up so I give it a good strip & clean after each use. It's history holds as a former German Border Guard rifle & it comes with matching mag pouches & a couple 20rd mags. Would need a sling to complete. It's full number's matching including the receiver, bolt, bolt carrier & flash hider although it sports an inch L1A1 selector to maintain semi auto fire. Got 150 rounds of .308 Win as part of a deal today - any thoughts on using the .308 in a FAL? Gas setting etc...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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