I finally made some time to get my personal build done. I originally was going to use a 22" Bula NM barrel but I wanted to do a lightweight build. I ended up using a standard weight 19.25" Bula barrel. This rifle is made with all availabe Bula parts.

It's sitting in a GI fiberglass krinkle stock with an M14.CA SHG scout hand guard. This rifle came together easily and quickly. I just finished it today and it hasn't been fired yet. Without the magazine, it weighs 9lbs, 5 ounces.

I was going to slap my Burris FastFire III on the scout rail, but I sent it out for repair. When I get it back, it will go on the scout hand guard.







Tony.

Absolutely beautiful build!!! I love that look. How much did your personal build set you back if you don't mind sharing?

You mentioned a group buy on receivers... HOW MUCH AND IN WHAT TIME FRAME?

A complete Bula parts kit would retail at about $1950 but that's missing the flash suppressor, front sight, castle nut, rear sights and stock. I'm an authorized Bula parts distributor, so I paid much less.

I had to test fire some rifles yesterday and took her along. Ran 45 rounds through it without a hiccup. All 149 grain XM80 and PMC 150 grain FMJ. I didn't make it off the 50 yard line today but it was a joy to shoot!

I ran the last 25 rounds through her in about a minute and a half. The scout rail acted like a big heat sink. It was good and warm! I imagine it would help the barrel cool quicker.





I'll eventually disassemble the rifle and send all the major parts, except the receiver, out to be nitrided.

Tony.

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Originally posted by blasto:
You mentioned a group buy on receivers... HOW MUCH AND IN WHAT TIME FRAME?

The group buy was from October of last year over on the M14 forum. Prices for a standard receiver is $795. The group buy price was $695, and all Bula receivers are HAMMER FORGED!

There is another group buy on their M21 DMR receivers. They are M14 receivers with a bolt-on Picatinny mount on top and provisions for a rear sight. Those receivers require more machining and will retail for $895. The group buy price is $795. I can get one for you if you like. It looks like there's about 15 left up for grabs.
http://m14forum.com/group-buys...21dmr-group-buy.html

Tony.

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Originally posted by blasto:
You mentioned a group buy on receivers... HOW MUCH AND IN WHAT TIME FRAME?

Disregard. benny6 beat me by a minute

That is one good looking rifle!

Very nicely done.

I'm not normally a fan of rails on M14's, but that looks good.

My goodness that looks fantastic, nice job.