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7/12/2015 11:05:43 AM EDT
I have recently reacquired an interest in the MIA rifle platform. That being said I know little to nothing about them other than I want one. Is there a local GURU/Smith/Shop where I can go to learn more about and purchase the correct rifle?
7/12/2015 1:04:13 PM EDT
[#1]
ise you to read, read, read until your eyes bleed online. Bullshit is called out, facts are vetted with links. There is a dedicated forum here, and a couple dedicated gun boards. Ive heard enough total bs in gunshops to never trust them until assertion is verified.
Once you decide what you want, then you can hunt. Ive seen all manufacturers/versions for sale locally lately.
For my .02, Springers are fine- older have USGI parts, newer not so much. LRB, Fulton have a price premium, you have to decide if you need that. Ive never done a Norinco, I know they make some guys happy. My first one was a full sized low mileage Springer LOADED. Like Garands, I believe the secret is in the barrels. She shoots great, I love her and will never let her go.




 
 
 
 
 
7/16/2015 1:26:44 AM EDT
[#2]
I too just re-discovered my M14 love, and coughed up for a very nice pre-ban 1983-ish Springfield. My love lasted until about the 9th shot fired at the local range.
Nothing wrong with the rifle, but something obscenely sinister seems to have beset my eyes. After shooting with all sorts of optics for the last few years, the M1A's iron sights do not seem all that compatible with my 51 year old vision.
After putting it off for the better part of 10 years, I have an appointment next week with an Optician. Maybe he can do something to make that M1A work better.
Truth be told, as I couldn't make out the black at all at 100m, I was just shooting center mass on the 8x11 target, and actually didn't group too bad for all but firing blind. 3" group. With some sort of new fangled "spectacles", I'm hoping to chop that by 2/3rds.


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7/16/2015 2:31:05 AM EDT
[#3]
you need to get rid of that bike... and get a rifle scabbard for your dirt bike