SmokyBaer

AWESOME! I knew you'd like.

Wish i knew more about the Mod-0 configuration so could help. All of my past EBR experience was running Mod-1 CV models. However, looking at the Mod-0 pic below, it does look like it has a push pin to raise and lower. Cannot imagine it being rattly loose though. For reference, i also put in a pic of my last two EBRs from years ago. That style buttstock was rock solid for me when i started so i stuck with Mod-1. No help there for you on your Mod-0 but just showing the options in case you wanted to jump.

VERY nice! Navy seal grey is a hard color to come across too. One note tho... Not a biggie because nothing is hurt. Typical crash point when folks put scope mounts on without using the Sage modified handguard. Look at the very end of the mount where it is riding on top of the handguard. That interference is why the whole mount is riding uphill. The mount is not and cannot be secured into the receiver grooves properly like that. Needs to be modified. Several choices: - mill/file down the first four rungs of the handguard pic rail to clear. - mill/file the bottom of scope mount to clear pic rail rungs. - Order Sage handguard for scope mounts that comes from factory. - Buy a taller or shorter mount that clears the handguard. - Find a detachable Sage cantilever sight base. Hope that helps. Smoky

If you want the bestest and mostest in M14 accuracy, my opinion is you will be much better off spending your money on a quality barrel first. Then time your gas system with shims to get the most bolt dwell. For the money, Wolfe barrels have Kreiger performance for 100 bucks less. Their 5R/20 barrels have become very popular. Regardless whether you do Wolfe, Kreiger or a Medium weight Criterion, they all shoot circles around most Springfields. At least, if you are looking for 1 MOA or less. The Sage EBR works by greatly reducing barrel whip with a bolted op rod guide and tightly gripping the receiver like a bedded action. I like them a lot but, for me, I prefer a more traditional E2 laminate with good draw pressure on the ferrul. Each to his or her own. For the kind of money you're about to spend, you'll want it capable to blast apples at 500 yards.

My experience with Sage has been very good. Installed 3 of em and all shot very well. They feel good but are heavy. The op rod block is not that bigga deal, just enhanced placement of your tongue and patience. Keep in mind they not cheap but you might save a little by doing the install yourself. Like said before, $2500 to 3000 is about right for already done. You can also try the PX at M14Forum. Those guys are very willing to help. The old guys that helped me when i needed to learn are gone now but their old threads still keep on sharing knowledge. Best deal i found on the EBRs and Mod1s is at Clyde Armory in Athens GA. Smoky

Early on, i learned the hard way to always buy extra mags when you even think they are proprietary. Later on, those mags are sometimes worth more than the firearm. BTW... i got a return email from FRA and they are not out of business. Admittedly, they were on the ropes for several months but apparently have figured out a plan to rebound. I hope they do well. I like the CSA45. Very accurate and runs clean too.

For almost 40 years now, i've had some form of M1A, M14, M21, M25 or now the XM21 from BULA and can certainly state that preference as my tried and true platform. Messed with a few plastic guns and they just ain't got the magic in my hands. That said, my vote goes toward you gettin an M1A. Check out an attempt to modernize my M1A passion with pic rails and carbon fiber that has worked out okay, so far. Meet the XM21 in .308 from BULA... 150 grain Federal Premiums at 100yards...

I'm not into Sigs or Glocks but just seen this video and it looked pretty clear to me... Sig has a problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Oz6krEH_I&feature=em-uploademail

I built a couple sidechargers and they been great so far... simple. If anything to snivel about it'd be a newbie mistake of my own when i didn't research enough to get an upper with a closed hole where the charging handle goes. Nothing catastrophic, i just don't like the open slot and been looking for something to snap in there as a blank.

Exactly... My old huntin bud loads his 45 colt to exceed 44 mag ballistics. VERY hot. He only shoots them in his Ruger tho. I'd be especially cautious puttin something that hot in a Smith.

I fondled around on the XDE in Atlanta too. Have to say at this time the trigger pull on it just did not seem just right. Lonng DA and if i didn't know better i'd swear it had a longer reset. I'm not a big striker fan but they had a better trigger pull by far on saturday morning.

You won't be disappointed hunting or playing with the 460

I can honestly say my 1st 460 was so accurate and awesome that i regretted getting talked out of it. Yea, it was a handful but it don't bite as long as you stay away from the front cylinder gap. Devastating to 2 liters at 88 yards even. That said, i eventually bought another to hunt with when the doctor said no more shoulder weapons. The wheel fell off my hunting plans so i didn't even fire a shot that season. BigBoy 460 is still awesome tho... just needs to get shot! If a fella wanted to back off the power, 454 Casull and hot buffalo 45 long colt shoot great too.

Thanks for the update! Sounds great. I'm feeling pretty good about getting one. Only complaint i've heard was like you said, the propietary mags instead of Glock or Kriss. That's a non issue for me and likely many shooters. I just want it to run clean every time. Ain't no fun at the steel tree target when they all get flipped to your side cause of a misfeed.

Without doubt, Go for the 760... Awesome rifle.

i am quite anxious to hear a good unbiased report. Please update when u can.

Couldn't stand it no longer... called 'em up. Took several attempts at calling but they must have caller ID. Three different emails and two return calls bounced back at me... 2 owners and a build tech. They are swamped with new orders which is a good thing. I knew i wasn't too strange fer liking a piston driven pistol caliber carbine. Uh, or there's lots of other folks as strange as me. Not sure. Have had several conversations at this point and had to count my play money... bought it! However, i went for the pistol version instead of the carbine. It'll be my first AR type pistol. Can't wait to whoop it out at the line when my buds commence with their 8 shot 1911s and plastic pistols. Looking at running a Fostech or Franklin binary trigger in it too. Those things sure ain't cheap. I feeling a herd sale soon. Here's a link... Flint River CSA-P-45acp

Lots of 1911 guys on here that will entertain conversation on there favorite pistol. Lots of plastic gun fans too that dont mind jumping in cause deep down they love 1911s too. Just post open handgun forum and there'll be a kickstart following.

yep... may end up calling them to see what up and who's scheduled to stock them. Maybe their distribution guy is a slacker!

I tell ya' these are exciting times. Was gonna get me another top shelf 45 pistol but along came a youtube that really hit me. Late last year, a place called Flint River Armory came out with a piston driven 45acp carbine. Runs clean and very accurate so says the youtubers that i watch so far. Only downer i heard was it has a propietary mag. Sooo... Does anyone here have experience with one or know of one in stock that i could play with? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKmNB0HBVsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0B2Iox__Zw

Sold my 4 inch 500 mag and sorta wish i'da kept it. Lots of fun. Bout that same time, i had a 10 inch 460 mag too. That thing was a blast... literally! Missed both of them ever once in a while when i needed a magnum fix. One day, whalaa... Found a great deal on another spacegun 460, got it! The X-frames are a handful and the 460 does put out way more flash and boom than the 500 ever did. Jumped on the 2nd 460 so as to plink 2 liters at 200 yards. Amazingly accurate with SSTs. The advantage of the 500 would be those great big honking bullets you can load for it. Never shot those. The 300s were plenty enuff fer me.

Back when i was getting a retro build together, a TGO member put me onto NODAK SPUD. There's more going on there besides AR uppers... Real deal retro copies and historical facts. I found that site very interesting. They even offer the very early original "finger" charging handle upper with brown furniture. Now that'd be a hoot at the range. Anyways, i did do a deal with them and even tho the fella isn't the best at communication, i can truly say he knows his product and when i got my parts they were perfect. Check out the other retro links on their website too. All kinds of info.

Me neither... Musta went down while i was in the hospital or recovering.

I ran 460 Rowland in a 1911 a while back and it wasn't all that bad of recoil. Like a 10mm in light frame. If not a reloader, ammo availability was definitely an issue. May be better nowadays. My biggest problem was targets... big holes and chunks get blowed out. Was definitely impressive.

My biggest issue with budget build shopping with several vendors is in no time at all you have 100 bucks built up in shipping charges.