This is for those of you wanting something different for your M14/M1A rifle.
Our Canadian neighbors to the North have come up with some rather nice products for the M14/M1A owners.
These items can be imported into the USA, contact the manufacturer (M14.CA) for details.
I received the Blackfeather "RS" several months ago and decided my CQB-16 type SEI rifle was the best fit for what I had in mind.
Installation was easy, but I did rely on the folks at Accurate Ordnance to fit the proprietary op rod guide to the SEI barrel.
The kit does include what you need to do this yourself.
Once the rifle was installed I realized that I could not get my face low enough to use the iron sights.
This is my only gripe, but no worries because there are red dots that are incredibly reliable.
NOTE: the "RS" was designed with optics in mind and it's an excellent platform for glass.
That said - I am working on a fix that will allow me to use the irons in the future.
Additional pictures and information
I tried a few different EOTech and Aimpoint sights and scope mounts,
but I wasn't totally satisfied until M14.CA released their new Scout Hand Guard.
The SHG sits as low as and is lighter than the M8 from UltiMAK... Standard weight barrels ONLY.
The SHG enabled me to mount the Comp M4 low and out front in proper scout fashion.
I have a new 2.5-8 scout scope on the way for this rifle.
Weight: Remove the Aimpoint Comp M4 and these two M14s weigh exactly the same.
Accuracy: My CQB-16 type SEI is just as accurate in the "RS" as it was in an "EBR".
I have no financial interest in M14.CA
Our Canadian neighbors to the North have come up with some rather nice products for the M14/M1A owners.
These items can be imported into the USA, contact the manufacturer (M14.CA) for details.
I received the Blackfeather "RS" several months ago and decided my CQB-16 type SEI rifle was the best fit for what I had in mind.
Installation was easy, but I did rely on the folks at Accurate Ordnance to fit the proprietary op rod guide to the SEI barrel.
The kit does include what you need to do this yourself.
Once the rifle was installed I realized that I could not get my face low enough to use the iron sights.
This is my only gripe, but no worries because there are red dots that are incredibly reliable.
NOTE: the "RS" was designed with optics in mind and it's an excellent platform for glass.
That said - I am working on a fix that will allow me to use the irons in the future.
Additional pictures and information
I tried a few different EOTech and Aimpoint sights and scope mounts,
but I wasn't totally satisfied until M14.CA released their new Scout Hand Guard.
The SHG sits as low as and is lighter than the M8 from UltiMAK... Standard weight barrels ONLY.
The SHG enabled me to mount the Comp M4 low and out front in proper scout fashion.
I have a new 2.5-8 scout scope on the way for this rifle.
Weight: Remove the Aimpoint Comp M4 and these two M14s weigh exactly the same.
Accuracy: My CQB-16 type SEI is just as accurate in the "RS" as it was in an "EBR".
I have no financial interest in M14.CA