I have an M1A, but I don't shoot it very often and it is mostly a safe queen. I like it, but I just tend to shoot my smaller caliber guns more often.
My question is, can a forged Fulton Armory receiver replace a Springfield Armory receiver? Can it be a drop-in replacement?
Thanks.
No, it will need to be head-spaced , and the barrel will need to be indexed.
Go over to M14 Forum - M14 Forum for M14 M1A Rifles most any question you have someone over there will know.
Why yes, it is indeed a drop-in replacement. You drop- in to your experienced gunsmith, hand him the rifle. When he calls to tell you it is done, you drop-in and give him money. Pretty simple.
Fulton Armory receivers are not forged. They are cast, just like Springfield Armory Inc.
There is nothing wrong with either of them so swapping would be a waist of the total cost. (No gain)
Get out there and shoot it.
Why yes, it is indeed a drop-in replacement. You drop- in to your experienced gunsmith, hand him the rifle. When he calls to tell you it is done, you drop-in and give him money. Pretty simple.