I just made the leap and bought a M14 Kit from Dupage. For $400 it’s about the cheapest option and I always wanted a M14 clone.

I need to get the kit and look at what parts are there but it should only be lacking the receiver, bolt, and barrel.

I know James River/Bula and LRB are the two primary sources for a forged receiver.  I also note LRB only sells receivers as a barreled receiver which is what I need.  Bula does the same.

I also know M14 stocks tend to be heavily opened up for select fire components.  So, is it worth the money to buy a receiver with extra rear lugs or will she never really shoot that great so save pennies on the otherwise expensive build?

If you bed these stocks, can a USGI parts kit build be reasonably accurate?  I know it likely can’t compete with a Match AR, but compared to a good as Issued Garand where you can get 1.5 to 2MOA.

I plan to go with a conventional 22-inch Gov Profile build.  I may use it at CMP matches but for NRA Highpower ill use my AR Match guns.

Any advise, other than don’t buy an M14 parts kit (that’s already done). I think I’m leaning to buying a complete Bula Barreled Action with new Bula Bolt.