I took a little time to scroll through this thread and saw how much help I received from the forum. Pretty much a National Match clone by NES. Tons of info from
@mac1911 and some solid advice from
@dw617 and others. I likely received some in person advice from one we refer to as the Spaghetti King as well. A total learn as I go project but with help it turned out quite accurate even without bedding the stock. Anyway, thanks everyone!
Completing it for approx the price of a CMP Special ~2017 would be $950 I think? Maybe less? Field Grades were $630. I forgot how much work I had to do 'under the hood' to squeeze out good accuracy. Glued and screwed lower hand guard, clearancing of all wood and metal parts near the op rod, and some other stuff told to me but I don't have permission to post on the internet. Below target was an entry in the old M14 Forum postal match, 100 yards off the bench.
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