The simple fact of the matter is that triggers are one area in which small gains require infinitely more precise machining processes. Unfortunately the Norinco M14 trigger leaves a lot to be desired when the rifle is brand new out of the box. And a key component in a marksman’s rifle? The trigger. In fact, the M14 is such a great marksman’s rifle that during the various conflicts in the Middle East, US armed forces withdrew scads of M14 rifles from storage for use as designated marksman’s rifles. The last rifle design endorsed by the US military before they made the transition from the ethos of small volumes of accurate fire to the wholesale expenditure of ammunition in the general direction of an enemy, the military M14 can be seen as the last general issue military rifle that really put an emphasis on marksmanship. One of the really bright spots of Norinco M14 ownership is the design of the trigger. Time: About two hours, depending on the movie. This will create a more reliable action that opens and closes in a more repeatable fashion for greater accuracy. Once installed, the spring fits perfectly over the guide, with as little displacement left and right as possible. In the case of our part from M14.ca, the tailpiece finish made it slightly too tight a fit for the dovetail in the receiver, so some slight stoning was required to get a nice, snug fit. Then, simply remove the stock stamped part, lightly oil the new piece and slide it home.
Then, securely grasp (and that part’s key) the spring and guide, and lift the guide up and out of the action. Simply remove the barreled action from the stock, and with one thumb holding the tail end of the spring guide into the action, slide the retaining pin to the side. The installation for this piece is dead-nuts easy. As we had procured a Blackfeather chassis from M14.ca here in British Columbia, we’ll be installing one of M14.ca’s guides. Some are more precise than others, and others boast excised portions or fluted sections to keep their weight down, but realistically it’s not crucially important which brand or manufacturer you opt for. Interestingly, most Norinco or Polytech m305 or M14 rifles have op rod springs that are slightly smaller internally than their American-made counterparts, so while some US market spring guides can bind up most of the guides available on the Canadian market have been made specifically for the Norinco spring dimensions. These are typically machined rods with an external dimension that matches the stock op rod spring. The solution is as simple as removing the stock spring guide and installing an aftermarket one. Due to the looseness of the Garand-style action, this means the bolt may be seated slightly to the left or right when it returns to battery, which in turn decreases accuracy. It essentially creates a situation in which the spring pushes the bolt to the left and right as it traverses rearward. As the action cycles, this spring pops back and forth continuing the wave motion, which in turn leads to the bolt returning to battery inconsistently. It is readily accessible when the action is removed from the stock and is clearly visible on the bottom of the barreled action.īecause the stock guide does not fill the internal dimension of the op rod spring completely, the spring fits over the guide imprecisely and forms a wave to the left and right. The stock piece, being constructed of a simple single stamped piece, serves to provide the recoil spring with a guide as the action cycles. The first, and perhaps most well-known modification is also the most expensive we’ll cover in this issue the replacement of the stock op-rod spring guide. So, while we certainly do have big plans for our Norinco M14 that include an awesome Canadian chassis system, we thought we’d kick it off with four of the best modifications you can make to any new Norinco M14 that cost next to nothing. Garand it is without a doubt one rifle that most Canadian gun enthusiasts should have in their safe at some point.īut while the stock rifle is a solid performer right out of the box, its performance can be dramatically improved with some slight modification and tuning, the most basic of which can be accomplished with very little expense and time. With a forged receiver, decent barrels, and the robust action designed by fellow Canadian John C. To top it off, it is also extremely reliable and moderately accurate, and surprisingly well made for given the price point. One of the most common black rifles in all of Canada, its popularity is the combination of both its attractive price tag, practical chambering, and non-restricted status. The Norinco M14 is an undeniable success.
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