[t_kelly04]

Hello all!
In the process of getting my first M14 and having trouble deciding on what model to get. Already ordered an Fde EBR chassis from us-tactical but that will take months to get here, although that is the final plan. My plan for the rifle is long range (500-1000) plinker just to have fun with, no competitions or anything. I am no professional by any means and definitely want to do a 22 inch barrel. I hear the Springfield loaded m1a is a solid option dropped into the EBR chassis, but we’ve all seen the questions about their cast receivers and build quality. I’ve also heard great things about Fulton and their builds. I just want a quality build that I can enjoy and can last me long term. Bula opinions seem to be divided and not sure if I can justify the pricing of an LRB. I would say I wouldn’t want to spend more than 5k all said and done (1600 into the chassis already)

So with that said a couple questions:

1.Would you prefer the M1A loaded or a Fulton variant for the EBR chassis?

2. Will I have any trouble/need to modify anything while mounting into the chassis? Or would I be better off sending to a gunsmith?

3. Any other recommendations/thoughts as I am a total beginner to the m14 world.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[KurtC]

You can pretty much drop anything into a properly installed Sage chassis and get 1.5 moa. Crane was doing it with 50 year old M14's with chrome lined USGI barrels.

Folks are getting similar results with the SAI Loaded Precision, just as it is.

 

[fkienast]

I personally would go Fulton with the midweight barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. You're going to pay more, but I think you be satisfied.

 

[t_kelly04]

I personally would go Fulton with the midweight barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor. You're going to pay more, but I think you be satisfied.

Have definitely been interested in the 6.5 but not sure how I feel about the ammo availability and cost, especially if we ever end up in a hits the fan scenario

 

[Wasted ammo]

Like Kurt said the loaded precision rifle is a good choice and has a lifetime warranty.

 

[cockednlocked]

Hello all!
In the process of getting my first M14 and having trouble deciding on what model to get. Already ordered an Fde EBR chassis from us-tactical but that will take months to get here, although that is the final plan. My plan for the rifle is long range (500-1000) plinker just to have fun with, no competitions or anything. I am no professional by any means and definitely want to do a 22 inch barrel. I hear the Springfield loaded m1a is a solid option...

So with that said a couple questions:

1.Would you prefer the M1A loaded or a Fulton variant for the EBR chassis?

2. Will I have any trouble/need to modify anything while mounting into the chassis? Or would I be better off sending to a gunsmith?

3. Any other recommendations/thoughts as I am a total beginner to the m14 world.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

What's wrong with the factory stock? I'd save the money on the EBR stock for a good scope and mount. I shoot 600-800 yards with my Loaded model, dead stock action have a Fulton Brookfield DMR mount and Millett scope, total investment about $2300. Shoots 7" groups at 600 yards, that's 1-1/4 MOA.

That's an 8" gong to the left of the plate, for reference.

 

[t_kelly04]

What's wrong with the factory stock? I'd save the money on the EBR stock for a good scope and mount. I shoot 600-800 yards with my Loaded model, dead stock action have a Fulton Brookfield DMR mount and Millett scope, total investment about $2300. Shoots 7" groups at 600 yards, that's 1-1/4 MOA.
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That's an 8" gong to the left of the plate, for reference.
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Nice shooting! And good looking gun.

Nothing wrong with the factory stock, just always dreamed of an Ebr since I was a kid. Looks like the loaded m1a is a pretty solid choice

 

[MTpockets]

Here are a few pics to keep that dream alive...

Photos ARMY Soldiers Pre-Deployment 2010

Did you make your choice?

 

[conditionone]

EBR is super cool but super heavy from my understanding. Question is are you looking for cool or plain accuracy? I can’t say much, my best rifle is about 13 lbs but heavy barrel and bedded stock. Follow your dreams

 

[t_kelly04]

EBR is super cool but super heavy from my understanding. Question is are you looking for cool or plain accuracy? I can’t say much, my best rifle is about 13 lbs but heavy barrel and bedded stock. Follow your dreams

Really just want something that looks cool and I can be proud of! All I want to do is hit steel out to 800 or so and have fun doing it. I’m expecting it to be pretty heavy but don’t plan on shooting much without a bipod.

 

[t_kelly04]

Here are a few pics to keep that dream alive... View attachment 491163

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Photos ARMY Soldiers Pre-Deployment 2010

Did you make your choice?

So cool!

Haven’t made a choice yet but leaning toward a Springfield so I can put extra $$ toward sights and whatnot. I’m no professional so I don’t think I’ll notice a big difference between the Fulton and the m1a, but almost need to shoot each before buying one.

 

[MTpockets]

Something to consider, purchasing a Springfield would get you punching paper and ringing steel much sooner than, getting in a production queue and or waiting for other parts.

Checkout the results that @Lacie8899# punched with a lightly tuned M1A Standard....

.85 inch 100 yard group from an M1A standard in a Walnut...

Folks, I have a Standard M1A in a Walnut stock, and I want to use it as a hunting rifle. So, I unitized the gas cylinder, put in an LRB NM op rod guide, a Tubb spring. The trigger is match tuned. Scope is a Leupold VX Freedom 4x12x40 CDS dial. Mount is a Bassett low aluminum, rings are...

www.m14forum.com

Then, when your Sage Chassis arrives, you will already have baseline M1A performance data to use as a comparison.

Wishing you the best in your adventure.

Edit to add another pic...

 

[conditionone]

If cool is what you want then go for it. It is YOUR rifle after all! Just don’t get the disease from which so many around here suffer, it is contagious.

 

[tonyben]

Fulton or LRB in a Sage would be my choice. If you're going all-out...

I would also personally choose a Sadlak EBR mount which has the front rail sections removed to allow for the SAGE picatinny rail.

Tony.

 

[xroads]

fulton over springfield, or lrb would be my choice to start.

 

[Farbio615]

I personally bought the standard m1a, installed an EBR stock, and shoot the hell out of it. If I’m shooting for precision I grab a precision rifle. The m1a ebr is plenty accurate to hit targets out to 750. The wind is your biggest problem. If I didn’t carry a m14EBR in Afghanistan I probably would have went with the 6.5 because it just flat out performs better in the wind. I have all these calibers in bolt guns so it wasn’t a hard choice for me.
At some point I may ship it south to Tony if I want more out of it but for right now it’s a wonderful rifle with lots of nostalgia to it. A member here even shipped me a case of LC m118LR head stamped 11(which was the ammo I shot deployed). This website is incredible btw.