Norinco M1A

[lewisjt]

Looking at getting a norinco M1A. Anyone have any does or donts based on experience?

If so what should I be looking at paying new and or used?

This will be a range gun not looking to take it out and beat the hell out of it. Maybe a 100 rounds per session, slow to medium paced fire. Nothing too stressful.

 

[thompal]

Looking at getting a norinco M1A. Anyone have any does or donts based on experience?

If so what should I be looking at paying new and or used?

This will be a range gun not looking to take it out and beat the hell out of it. Maybe a 100 rounds per session, slow to medium paced fire. Nothing too stressful.

I had one years ago. It was alright. I heard warnings of headspace problems, but mine was fine. I never tried swapping parts with GI replacements, so I don't know if everything swaps out. I just never bonded with that rifle, so got rid of it after a few years.

 

[bigjross2002]

I think they can be had for around 700-800 dollars. In my opinion you would be better off to buy a Springfield. As far as GI parts I believe that Fulton armory can do some work on the receiver and make it GI compatable. But again by the time you invest in all that just buy a Springfield or Fulton.

 

[gunman41mag]

MAKE SURE THE RECEIVER HAS BEEN HEAT TREATED !!! the NORINCO M-14 had that problem

 

[red_zr24x4]

www.m14forum.com read all you can here lots of good info over there

 

[lewisjt]

Well picked one up today. Cleaned and ran one magazine through it. Ran fine, and shot Well. No complaints yet! May try to get some pics up.

 

[sporter]

For the most part the Chinese m14's are excellent quality. Despite some headspace Issues I have never heard of one blowing up.

 

[Hawk]

It would be wise to keep an eye on the headspace. Chinese bolts have been reported to be softer than USGI bolts. In order to use a USGI bolt, the receiver will need some modification to it. There are several smiths out there that can do the cionversion.

Norinco receivers can also be soft. best to have it checked. Mine needed to be reheat treated.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I paid $600 for a Norinco and 2,500 rounds of .308 a few years ago. I sent it to Texas for a refit.

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[mikebaker1129]

I love the Chinese M14s,they were a good bang for the buck when you could get them for $700 or less. I would say that they are on par with a current SA offering.
Have the headspace checked,but keep in mind these are chambered for 7.62 Nato even tough they say .308. There is a difference,make sure whoever checks your headspace uses 7.62 gauges.
Hope this helps....