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 ACPjunkie
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Joined: Sep 2008  GA, USA
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Posted: 4/20/2012 5:01:42 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I kinda like shooting 3 gun, currently have a souped up AR and CZ pistol and do pretty well on rifle and pistol stages. My issue is with shotgun stages, I use an 870, that kind of leaves me behind the guys with semi's. I do however, have a M1A sitting in my safe, USGI parts kit on a SA receiver, pretty much bone stock. My thought was that until I can afford a 1000 dollar shotgun, just shoot Heavy Metal with the M1A, as I have all that I need. - My question is what can I do to my rifle to make it more competitive, preferably nothing super expensive and nothing that cant be changed back to its original configuration. I'm already tracking on getting a compensator of some flavor, probably going on the end of a Smith front sight adapter thingy, any thing else needed? - The rifle its self has been tuned by Mr Hook, it runs great. any advice? |
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owlless
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Posted: 4/21/2012 8:13:33 AM
This looks like a good option for the compensator, then you can put any brake you want on it.
M1A muzzle adapter This is the compensator the best 3 gun M1A shooter is using, his image lifted from the 3 gun rifle thread in this very forum.  |
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Posted: 4/22/2012 10:04:43 AM
Dang, I was *almost* thinking it was something I wrote there for a minute :D This year I am moving to Heavy Limited. I won't be using an M1a, but and AR-10A2 which has a brake on it that is very similar to the one in the picture. It does do the job very well in my opinion, but it does intensify the noise back at the shooter, especially in confined spaces. To use the M1a effectively you should not have to do much at all to the rifle.
-Corn |
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Posted: 4/25/2012 3:06:25 PM
I've been out of town a few days or I would have offered my experiences sooner.
The only mods that need to be made to the M1A to make it a great He-Man rifle are a comp and a thin front sight. I use a Smith adapter, available from www.no-kick.com , that allows any 5/8-24 brake to be screwed on. The past two years I've used a SJC Titan, but I'm going to be using Surefire this year when I shoot He-Man. My front sight is a .055" blade. I took a .062" NM blade and a fine file and thinned it some. After shooting MGM auto-poppers out to 200+ at a couple matches, I decided I needed something thinner than the standard NM front sight. Other than these items, as long as your rifle has a decent trigger and is reliable, it should be ready to run. |
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ACPjunkie
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Posted: 4/26/2012 12:54:47 PM
Looks like I need to work on the front sight some, did you coat the front sight or otherwise darken it after you filed it?
And whose cheek piece is that? Im not sure if I want to use my Vltor stock with the adjustable comb or roll with the USGI synth I have. Also, where do you hold the fore end of the rifle? For my AR I am partial to the Magpul-ish hold. If I do that with the M1A I tend to obstruct my sights with my thumb. Any help? |
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Posted: 4/26/2012 3:39:41 PM
[Last Edit: 4/26/2012 3:42:39 PM by BPR]
I think the cheek rest on Pat Kelley's rifle above is a Karsten. http://karstenskydexcheekrest.com/
I used cold blue on the sides of my front sight blade after filing. Don't file the top or rear face of the blade so the factory finish remains on these surfaces. I hold the rifle much like I hold my shotgun. The support hand is extended toward the front sling swivel, thumb and index finger along the side of the stock, pointing at the target. No need to wrap the thumb over the top of the handguard, it just gets in the way. Just let it ride along the side of the stock, right about where the handguard and forearm come together. Adjust it as needed to be comfortable. This picture isn't great because it's supported, but hand position is similar. Picture courtesy of 3 Gun Nation: 
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Posted: 4/27/2012 11:06:41 AM
Is the cheek piece installed by screwing it into the stock or is it a different method for attaching it?
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Posted: 4/27/2012 9:27:00 PM
I believe two holes are drilled all the way through the stock. The bolts go through the cheek piece, through the holes in the stock, and out the other side. The cheek piece can be raised or lowered, then the bolts tightened down to lock it into place.
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Posted: 4/27/2012 9:46:26 PM
My Pro Series partner BPR is spot-on!
I run'em like I stole'em. No safe queens in my 3 gun battery! |
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