Long range setup?

Colt · 10-14-2006, 12:23 PM

Hey,

Thanks for all the help on my orginal post! I ended up getting one of a friend with GI internals and a Chrome linned barrrel i was wondering about now upgrading it for long range shooting what would be some good upgrades without paying to much?

Thanks...Again,

Otter · 10-14-2006, 04:22 PM

The M14 is a fine weapon, capable of reaching out and touching someone, with the stock sights and some practice you should have no problems out to five hundred meters. Beyond that you may want to get the scope mount that fits the left side of the receiver and a good quality scope.
I once heard a Marine Sergeant Major say, "If you can see it you can hit it with the M14!" I think that's a bit much, but I'll agree it's a fine weapon. Just don't make the mistake of buying a scope that won't support the rifle. Many people don't spend enough on the scope. I bought a 4X16X56 Mildot Millet for my Savage, now I wish I had spent more on a better fixed ten power scope like the professional snipers use.
I can see the moon, how far away is that?

fordruid · 10-14-2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I can see the moon, how far away is that?

Just aim a little high to allow for bullet drop.

M1A.... · 10-16-2006, 05:52 AM

It depends on how much you want to spend. I use a Springfield Armory M1A Loaded-MA9827, w/Extended Cluster Rail, Black Fiberglass Stock, National Match, 22" Stainless Steel Barrel and a Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50 illuminated mil dot scope. Not cheap but very accurate at 200 yards, and I'm no expert shooter. Have not shot past 200 yards yet as there is nowhere down here I have found to do so. I'm sure there are setups that cost a lot less and will shoot as well, depending on the shooter, but I got caught up in a "Springfield Armory Craze" and shot my wad! Don't get me wrong, it's a great setup, but if you research, there are some really good deals out there.

Rex Kramer · 10-16-2006, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt

I ended up getting one of a friend with GI internals and a Chrome linned barrrel i was wondering about now upgrading it for long range shooting what would be some good upgrades without paying to much?

Without paying to much?

... The least exspensive would be tried and true National Match modifications. NM sights, NM tuned trigger, NM unitized gas cylinder, NM op rod guide (Sadlak), NM reamed flash suppressor and NM bedding in Birch or Walnut.
If you plan to $hoot with optic$ I suggest you put it in a $AGE M14ALC$ with your NM tuned trigger, NM op rod guide (Sadlak) and an SEI GLFS / DC Vortex combo.
Don't go cheap on the glass or the mount and rings.

HTH ~

cariboo_kid · 12-31-2006, 07:23 PM

Rather than the Sage, I'd choose the JAE-100. With it's clever mounting system bedding will not be needed. I can't picture another stock being any more solid than this one.

JAE 100 M-14 RIFLE

For anyone who isn't familiar with this stock, scroll down to see the details of how it mounts the receiver. Very well thought out. It isn't cheap, but it's bound to improve accuracy.

Colt · 01-01-2007, 01:44 AM

wow thanks for all the helpI love that stock but dont think i'll ever be able to afford it but i didnt see a price! I've gotten pretty good with my M14 Me and a friend were shooting last weekend and i was able to hit a 20ga shell from about 75 yards with open sights. I realy like my M14 but i might get a remington 700 in .300 or .338 and make it into a nice long range shooter. I also have another question! I was told by a friend That scopes were ordered something like this for top three and if you would like you can also expand!
1.Leapold
2.Weaver
3.Simmons
and can you also get a good bipod for cheap? I have GI internals that were on it when i bought it and it is a great shoother but i have prolly neveer shot it more than a hundred yards. But it shoots realy good at short ranges! Thanks again for all you help.

Rex Kramer · 01-01-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt

Thanks for all the help on my orginal post! I ended up getting one from a friend with GI internals and a Chrome linned barrrel i was wondering about now upgrading it for long range shooting what would be some good upgrades without paying to much?

Take a look at the tri-rail USGI synthetic stock that Smith Enterprise, Inc. uses on the M14SE Crazy HorseÂ®.

Lowest cost, easy bipod mount and no bedding. These rifles reach out - way out.

Q2arrowhunter · 01-01-2007, 10:51 AM

1.Leapold
2.Weaver
3.Simmons

I would not list these scopes as the top three. While the Leapold is a top scope (If you get the top of the line) I personally prefer the NightForce NXS. It is so clear, and gathers light extreamely well. You can also choose from the IOR, Ziess, etc.

There are a lot of people who actually have very accurate rifles but put cheep scopes on them and the grouping sucks and they blame the rifle. Lets put it this way. Would you buy a Corvette and put the cheep Firestone special tires (4 for $150) on the car? No because you would never get the performance the car can deliver. This is the same with the rifle.

I have a Remington Sendero Special (syn HR stock, bull barrell) in .270 that shoots one hole 5-round groups with such consistancy it is scarry - with my NightForce NXS 3.5 - 15 X 56 scope. When I had it topped with a Simmons my best group was 2.0 to 2.5 inches with most averaging in the 2.5 range. These groups were at 100 yards.

Colt · 01-01-2007, 08:57 PM

would the handgaurd with the sight rali be better than the side mounting ones?

Rex Kramer · 01-02-2007, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colt

would the handgaurd with the sight rali be better than the side mounting ones?

The best scope mount I have seen for the M14 type rifle is the new MCS stock from TROY.

Mooseman684 · 01-02-2007, 10:48 PM

For some "inexpensive" improvements to the M1A I changed stocks to the Fiberglass Milsurp from Freds( in shotgun News), I bought the Military bipod that clamps around the Gas Block, I added the Springfield Side mount with a Springfield 2nd Gen Military Scope with built in level, and Most important was,
I got my hands on the M852 Long range sniper AMMO ! It will shoot within 10 inches at 1000 yards as they are loaded for Accuracy.( 174 grain boattail HP Sierra matchking Bullets loaded by Lake City Arsenal ). The M110 ammo is just as good !
Rich

Colt · 01-04-2007, 04:18 PM

10 in. at 1000 yds

!!! I'll have to get my hands on some of that! If you dont mind me asking how much did that scope cost you? and whats the magnification?
Thanks
colt

Mooseman684 · 01-04-2007, 11:08 PM

I paid 300 bucks for the Springfield scope and mount...It is 4x-14x X 56mm, with a NICE rangefinder Reticle, and built in bubble level.(Used)
The action fits tighter in the Fiberglass stock than it does in the wood stock by the way and that alone tightened the groups by almost 1/2 inch !
Rich

Full MeTal Jack · 01-05-2007, 10:53 PM

Nice Pics!
(where's my druel cup?)

Rex Kramer · 01-19-2007, 08:07 AM

This new Navy CQB stock from SAGE is the tightest stock I have ever worked with.
The barrel is semi floated from the the op rod guide block forward and the action is tension bedded.

Accuracy is awesome.
Pull the forward grip, mount a scope, add a bipod, install a 22" action and you can go long range with ease.
The Magpul CRT has 3 different size snap-on cheek risers and the LOP is ajustable.

tbonecpk · 01-20-2007, 04:00 PM

honestly I think a Burris XTR 6X–24X–50mm Non-Illuminated would be perfect for the M1A for long range but I have no idea what mount to put it on lol I dont have an M1A this is just my opinion.

10-14-2006, 12:23 PM	#1
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	Long range setup? Hey, Thanks for all the help on my orginal post! I ended up getting one of a friend with GI internals and a Chrome linned barrrel i was wondering about now upgrading it for long range shooting what would be some good upgrades without paying to much? Thanks...Again,

10-14-2006, 04:22 PM	#2
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 949 Images: 6	The M14 is a fine weapon, capable of reaching out and touching someone, with the stock sights and some practice you should have no problems out to five hundred meters. Beyond that you may want to get the scope mount that fits the left side of the receiver and a good quality scope. I once heard a Marine Sergeant Major say, "If you can see it you can hit it with the M14!" I think that's a bit much, but I'll agree it's a fine weapon. Just don't make the mistake of buying a scope that won't support the rifle. Many people don't spend enough on the scope. I bought a 4X16X56 Mildot Millet for my Savage, now I wish I had spent more on a better fixed ten power scope like the professional snipers use. I can see the moon, how far away is that? __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

01-01-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
Q2arrowhunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Scope 1.Leapold 2.Weaver 3.Simmons I would not list these scopes as the top three. While the Leapold is a top scope (If you get the top of the line) I personally prefer the NightForce NXS. It is so clear, and gathers light extreamely well. You can also choose from the IOR, Ziess, etc. There are a lot of people who actually have very accurate rifles but put cheep scopes on them and the grouping sucks and they blame the rifle. Lets put it this way. Would you buy a Corvette and put the cheep Firestone special tires (4 for $150) on the car? No because you would never get the performance the car can deliver. This is the same with the rifle. I have a Remington Sendero Special (syn HR stock, bull barrell) in .270 that shoots one hole 5-round groups with such consistancy it is scarry - with my NightForce NXS 3.5 - 15 X 56 scope. When I had it topped with a Simmons my best group was 2.0 to 2.5 inches with most averaging in the 2.5 range. These groups were at 100 yards.

01-02-2007, 10:48 PM	#12
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,637 Images: 2	For some "inexpensive" improvements to the M1A I changed stocks to the Fiberglass Milsurp from Freds( in shotgun News), I bought the Military bipod that clamps around the Gas Block, I added the Springfield Side mount with a Springfield 2nd Gen Military Scope with built in level, and Most important was, I got my hands on the M852 Long range sniper AMMO ! It will shoot within 10 inches at 1000 yards as they are loaded for Accuracy.( 174 grain boattail HP Sierra matchking Bullets loaded by Lake City Arsenal ). The M110 ammo is just as good ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-04-2007, 11:08 PM	#14
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,637 Images: 2	I paid 300 bucks for the Springfield scope and mount...It is 4x-14x X 56mm, with a NICE rangefinder Reticle, and built in bubble level.(Used) The action fits tighter in the Fiberglass stock than it does in the wood stock by the way and that alone tightened the groups by almost 1/2 inch ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 01-04-2007 at 11:12 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-16-2006, 05:52 AM	#4
M1A.... Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 6	It depends on how much you want to spend. I use a Springfield Armory M1A Loaded-MA9827, w/Extended Cluster Rail, Black Fiberglass Stock, National Match, 22" Stainless Steel Barrel and a Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14x50 illuminated mil dot scope. Not cheap but very accurate at 200 yards, and I'm no expert shooter. Have not shot past 200 yards yet as there is nowhere down here I have found to do so. I'm sure there are setups that cost a lot less and will shoot as well, depending on the shooter, but I got caught up in a "Springfield Armory Craze" and shot my wad! Don't get me wrong, it's a great setup, but if you research, there are some really good deals out there.

12-31-2006, 07:23 PM	#6
cariboo_kid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3	Rather than the Sage, I'd choose the JAE-100. With it's clever mounting system bedding will not be needed. I can't picture another stock being any more solid than this one. JAE 100 M-14 RIFLE For anyone who isn't familiar with this stock, scroll down to see the details of how it mounts the receiver. Very well thought out. It isn't cheap, but it's bound to improve accuracy.

01-01-2007, 01:44 AM	#7
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	wow thanks for all the helpI love that stock but dont think i'll ever be able to afford it but i didnt see a price! I've gotten pretty good with my M14 Me and a friend were shooting last weekend and i was able to hit a 20ga shell from about 75 yards with open sights. I realy like my M14 but i might get a remington 700 in .300 or .338 and make it into a nice long range shooter. I also have another question! I was told by a friend That scopes were ordered something like this for top three and if you would like you can also expand! 1.Leapold 2.Weaver 3.Simmons and can you also get a good bipod for cheap? I have GI internals that were on it when i bought it and it is a great shoother but i have prolly neveer shot it more than a hundred yards. But it shoots realy good at short ranges! Thanks again for all you help.

01-01-2007, 08:57 PM	#10
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	would the handgaurd with the sight rali be better than the side mounting ones?

01-04-2007, 04:18 PM	#13
Colt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 126	10 in. at 1000 yds !!! I'll have to get my hands on some of that! If you dont mind me asking how much did that scope cost you? and whats the magnification? Thanks colt

01-05-2007, 10:53 PM	#15
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,422 Images: 1	Nice Pics! (where's my druel cup?) __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

01-19-2007, 08:07 AM	#16
Rex Kramer Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 393	This new Navy CQB stock from SAGE is the tightest stock I have ever worked with. The barrel is semi floated from the the op rod guide block forward and the action is tension bedded. Accuracy is awesome. Pull the forward grip, mount a scope, add a bipod, install a 22" action and you can go long range with ease. The Magpul CRT has 3 different size snap-on cheek risers and the LOP is ajustable.

01-20-2007, 04:00 PM	#17
tbonecpk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Cal Posts: 1,590 Blog Entries: 2	honestly I think a Burris XTR 6X–24X–50mm Non-Illuminated would be perfect for the M1A for long range but I have no idea what mount to put it on lol I dont have an M1A this is just my opinion. __________________ "Speak softly but carry a big stick" -Teddy Roosevelt