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Originally Posted By blackfly53: My attempt at a krylon camo was unsuccessful to say the least, so I went with a two tone. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01525_zpsc3f9c648.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01526_zpsdc65934b.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01530_zpscca7e827.jpg View Quote I dig it. Looking to give my USGI synthetic stock a krylon job as well, but I have absolutely zero experience painting stocks.
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Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
I dig it. Looking to give my USGI synthetic stock a krylon job as well, but I have absolutely zero experience painting stocks. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By wayfaerer320:
Originally Posted By blackfly53:
My attempt at a krylon camo was unsuccessful to say the least, so I went with a two tone. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01525_zpsc3f9c648.jpghttp://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01526_zpsdc65934b.jpg http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/blackfly53/DSC01530_zpscca7e827.jpg I dig it. Looking to give my USGI synthetic stock a krylon job as well, but I have absolutely zero experience painting stocks. Lightly sand stock, wipe down, spray a coat or two, let dry and voila! Really that simple. I've only painted this one and it was my first. Go for it! |
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You can cage an animal but you can't take away the rage..
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Originally Posted By fustercluck: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g64/byoung93888/DSCF3085_zps40ec9834.jpg View Quote Looks awesome.
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Originally Posted By pointman12:
My newly finished build! Here is the parts list: - SAI 94,xxx Receiver (M1A Standard) - USGI Saco-Lowell chrome lined barrel - USGI TRW Hammer - USGI Winchester Bolt - USGI Winchester Trigger Housing - USGI SA Op Rod - USGI Garand Lockbar sights (SA elev/WRA wind) - USGI Westinghouse Mags - Sage Navy SEAL Grey Mod 0 EBR Chassis - Sadlak Piston - Sadlak Spring Guide - LaRue LT130 QD Bipod Adapter - LaRue LT608 QD Scope Mount - LaRue LT719 Scope Rings - LaRue Patriot Index Clips - Harris Bipod - SWFA 10x42 Mil/Mil Scope - Butler Creek Scope Covers Here is how the rifle looked when I got it: http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130823_163802_zpsec067794.jpg And after a little work: http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_154359-1_zpsd99aa151.jpg http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_154418-1_zps996c303c.jpg And this is what happens after a few orders from LaRue : http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_194149_zps2dc260a4.jpg View Quote I think I'm going to borrow your shopping list, how much did this set you back, and would there be a better starting place? |
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Originally Posted By Orracle:
I think I'm going to borrow your shopping list, how much did this set you back, and would there be a better starting place? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Orracle:
Originally Posted By pointman12:
My newly finished build! Here is the parts list: - SAI 94,xxx Receiver (M1A Standard) - USGI Saco-Lowell chrome lined barrel - USGI TRW Hammer - USGI Winchester Bolt - USGI Winchester Trigger Housing - USGI SA Op Rod - USGI Garand Lockbar sights (SA elev/WRA wind) - USGI Westinghouse Mags - Sage Navy SEAL Grey Mod 0 EBR Chassis - Sadlak Piston - Sadlak Spring Guide - LaRue LT130 QD Bipod Adapter - LaRue LT608 QD Scope Mount - LaRue LT719 Scope Rings - LaRue Patriot Index Clips - Harris Bipod - SWFA 10x42 Mil/Mil Scope - Butler Creek Scope Covers Here is how the rifle looked when I got it: http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130823_163802_zpsec067794.jpg And after a little work: http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_154359-1_zpsd99aa151.jpg http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_154418-1_zps996c303c.jpg And this is what happens after a few orders from LaRue : http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p691/nigelcornwallis/20130925_194149_zps2dc260a4.jpg I think I'm going to borrow your shopping list, how much did this set you back, and would there be a better starting place? Go for it! But be warned, NOTHING about this weapon system is cheap. And you also don't want to buy the cheaper quality parts...buy once, cry once. The hard part in determining the cost I paid would be pricing the rifle itself. I'm pretty new to the M1A platform, so I am not entirely sure of the base rifle's value with all the USGI parts that came with it. In my area (Knoxville, TN), new 2013 production M1A's with no USGI parts are running $1500 plus tax/BG. With my rifle having all the USGI parts, I would at least imagine it being worth more than a new M1A made with all the outsourced parts that Springfield uses nowadays. I sort of lucked out, in that I traded a PTR-91 worth around $1350 straight for it, plus a few USGI mags, mag pouches, older Springfield Gen 1 scope mount, and a BSA scope that's now on my 10/22. Here is a rough price list (shipping included) of everything that I bought, aside from the base rifle itself: - Sage Navy SEAL Grey Mod 0 EBR Chassis - $850 - Sadlak Piston - $48 - Sadlak Spring Guide - $42 - LaRue LT130 QD Bipod Adapter - $90 - LaRue LT608 QD Scope Mount - $170 - LaRue LT719 Scope Rings - $170 - LaRue Patriot Index Clips - $38 - Harris Bipod - $80 - SWFA 10x42 Mil/Mil Scope - $310 - Butler Creek Scope Cover - $15 That's $1813 in just the extra parts and accessories. Then you factor in mags at ~$30 each for CMI or ~$50+ for good older USGI mags, and then you consider ammo, which is ~$0.50/round at its cheapest for steel cased stuff or older surplus, and the price starts getting up there quickly. If we conservatively value the rifle at $1500, then that puts the total at about $3300. Good luck! |
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I did love my job, working hard is what K9s do…. I was born for it, I lived for it, and died for it; for my country….but mostly for you.
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Originally Posted By LEO-Nidas:
https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1380666_10100681228739277_890551636_n.jpg https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1384186_10100681228784187_1011116952_n.jpg https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/537814_10100681228834087_1254898422_n.jpg https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1384001_10100681228893967_2071336452_n.jpg View Quote Hey!!! That looks like my Leupy VX-1 2x7. Which model is that? I like it when people aren't snobbish about their glass. Not saying Leupold's suck, but if it doesn't have turrets and lit up cross hairs, it is sometimes look down upon in this world. Either way, I like it! H2O Man, that's quite the bull pup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Originally Posted By JJREA:
Hey!!! That looks like my Leupy VX-1 2x7. Which model is that? I like it when people aren't snobbish about their glass. Not saying Leupold's suck, but if it doesn't have turrets and lit up cross hairs, it is sometimes look down upon in this world. Either way, I like it! H2O Man, that's quite the bull pup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JJREA:
Originally Posted By LEO-Nidas:
https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1380666_10100681228739277_890551636_n.jpg https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1384186_10100681228784187_1011116952_n.jpg https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/537814_10100681228834087_1254898422_n.jpg https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1384001_10100681228893967_2071336452_n.jpg Hey!!! That looks like my Leupy VX-1 2x7. Which model is that? I like it when people aren't snobbish about their glass. Not saying Leupold's suck, but if it doesn't have turrets and lit up cross hairs, it is sometimes look down upon in this world. Either way, I like it! H2O Man, that's quite the bull pup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a VX-1 2x7. Good eye. I love that scope. |
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Nice, I only knew because I have one. LOL. It's on my Recce AR right now. In fact I was just remounting it in my mount this evening.
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Very nice family!!!
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Originally Posted By Tom-from-Michigan:
I have fired my rifles in the rain, but that is not the same as firing one after rising out of the water. |
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Originally Posted By Lumpy196:
Waited way too long to finally get one. Jan '44 Springfield Armory with a '52 barrel. Need to refinish the stocks, get a Turner 1907 sling and take her for a spin: http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c55/ChrisV196/ARF%20junk/20131005_164159-1_zpsf84125ee.jpg View Quote NICE FWIW, the sling you have on there looks pretty nice too. But the leather ones are nice. I remember the one Garand Match I shot the guy next to me was using one of those nylon OD slings. And of course I have to ask; How does she shoot? |
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Originally Posted By H2O_MAN:
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1380315_736461009704423_293992373_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1376380_736460869704437_950392179_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1393541_736461069704417_1831809729_n.jpg M21A5 EBR type SEI View Quote Freakin' sweet. |
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Originally Posted By H2O_MAN:
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1380315_736461009704423_293992373_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1376380_736460869704437_950392179_n.jpg https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1393541_736461069704417_1831809729_n.jpg M21A5 EBR type SEI View Quote You win... |
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You can cage an animal but you can't take away the rage..
R.I.P - Anthony Joseph Petti 5-25-13 You are sorely missed :( |
Originally Posted By H2O_MAN: Tres Hombres https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559477_733248216692369_1233953008_n.jpg View Quote |
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"Owning a gun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician." - Jeff Cooper
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She's a beauty!
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Delbert Belton- American Hero
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Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
I'm pretty sure I own one of the oldest M1 Garands in this forum if not the oldest. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/1a6ebedf-065f-434e-9060-be5f57c94816.jpg View Quote Well don't tease us, what's the month and year of production? |
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Originally Posted By ralph70bjj:
Well don't tease us, what's the month and year of production? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ralph70bjj:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
I'm pretty sure I own one of the oldest M1 Garands in this forum if not the oldest. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/1a6ebedf-065f-434e-9060-be5f57c94816.jpg Well don't tease us, what's the month and year of production? 3/38 |
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Delbert Belton- American Hero
Rest In Peace |
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
Originally Posted By ralph70bjj:
Originally Posted By Medicfrost:
I'm pretty sure I own one of the oldest M1 Garands in this forum if not the oldest. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/Medicfrost/1a6ebedf-065f-434e-9060-be5f57c94816.jpg Well don't tease us, what's the month and year of production? 3/38 Certainly beats mine. I have a six digit made sep 42 |
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R.I.P. Curtis Eccleston, Feb 6 2011
Proud Member Of Team Ranstad |
Delbert Belton- American Hero
Rest In Peace |
I'd leave the stock as is . That's a nice patina. Just use some mineral spirits to clean it and either raw or boiled linseed oil to oil it up
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"Owning a gun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician." - Jeff Cooper
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Originally Posted By Standard:
<a href="http://s30.photobucket.com/user/ZUMin3K/media/IMAG0584_zpsa4b2b78f.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c318/ZUMin3K/IMAG0584_zpsa4b2b78f.jpg</a> View Quote Very very very nice. Looks like you worked on that stock some. No? I know its a potbelly but the finish looks very good. |
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