If you see the rear sight base noticably canted or crooked, that's probably what it is. One thing I have heard about the Fed Ord receivers, is that the rear sight area can be off. Cast doesn't mean 'bad' though, since Springfield's are cast also, just pointing that out since you mentioned the receiver specifically.įed Ord rifles with serial numbers up to approximately 9000 were built with USGI parts. The Poly/Norincos are forged, so they are closer to the true military M14 receivers. Avoid a lot of repeated removals from the stock, as these rifles depend on tight bedding for best accuracy.Fed Ord receivers are cast. I use the 'SWAN' mount on mine, and it has held up fine. If you mount a scope, read reviews first. They are a lot cheaper than Springfield's mags, and are the same thing - Checkmate makes Springfield's mags. When you buy more magazines, take a look at Checkmate Industries website. M-80 ball ammo is usually informal target shooting accurate, but if you don't reload, PPU 168 grain match ammo is a real step up in accuracy (at least in the two I owned), and not much more in price than military ball. 4895, or powders in that burn rate work well in these guns. Mine is at its best with 150 / 168 grain bullets at middle of the road velocities. Avoid heavy bullet and max loads in these guns, as it is hard on the operating rod. They can be accurate with the right load. My standard M1-a is one of my favorite rifles. I think yours with the 18 inch barrel is a better choice for a cartridge like the. Buddy of mine just bought a SOCOM version, and it is a blast to shoot, literally. (500' rule then comes into play)Īny on here that know more about this rifle please feel free to share you knowledge with me. I cannot use my own range as the neighbors are up till after the July 4 holiday is over. Its now Sat Morning and the club ranges will be crowded, guess I will wait till next week and best bet have the range to myself. Stopped off at my sons house on the way home and borrowed some of his. It took about 3 minutes, very pleased.īad news no extra mags in stock nor.

The thing I really noticed was I have heard stories of now long it took many people to get the Fed check done. Long story short I purchased it, even got a decent discount off the MSRP. Clerk told me that rifle and its twin brother (which sold a 1/2 hour before) just arrived at the store a few hours ago! Saw a brand new M1A Scout on the wall and being this is the peoples republic of NY it has to pass 'The Rules' It was OK as it had a 10 round mag and no flash hider.Īsked the clerk to get me the rifle and even thought it did not have the trigger lock on it as he knows me just handed me the gun. Just went to look around and possibly get some more ammo. Stopped off at a LGS I hit on occasion.Its a good shop but much farther from my house than a few other also good shops.

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