Shughart Special : A work in progress

[Chucktshoes]

I wanted to build a Shughart M-14 because if you’re gonna have one, it might as well be one modeled off the one used by one of the baddest men to wield it. 
 

I started with this M-14 clone from Bula Defense. Mounted an ARMS-18 optics rail and an Aimpoint CompM. 
 

 

I then acquired a surplus M-14 fiberglass stock. The army boys sure do love their duct tape. 
 

Once I got it stripped down, it was time to paint! 
 

 

 

As it sits now, it’s in what I refer to as the “movie configuration” ad it’s similar to what was used in the Black Hawk Down film. The CompM will end up coming off and being used on a retro AR build using the original hi-rise optic mount (carry handle gang gang).

As of now there are a couple of bits that are either on the way, or requiring a little detailed work to mount. (Waiting on rings for my Aimpoint 5000 and the AIM-1/D needs a tape switch fabricated for it.)

 

 

 

 

Updates to follow as the build is adjusted/completed. 

[Grayfox54]

Cool! 

As y'all know, I love the M1A. Its my favorite battle rifle.  

Looking forward to a range report. 

[MacGyver]

Oh, I’m supportive of this!

[RED333]

So where is the duct tape?

Man that is looking great, please keep the pics coming.

[xtriggerman]

A neat project you have there!  When I turned 18 in the summer of 1977, an M1A would be my very first 4473 purchase. That first year introduction price was $379. Spare mags in new millitary foil wrappers were $2.50 a pop at Numrich and everything to fill that hole above the trigger was about another 14 bucks. You just needed a horse shoe extension hanging down from the receiver. Ha..ha,  don't ask me how I know. I had alot of fun with that rifle back then. It was SN 006022. Problem was it would group poorly after getting warm. National matching the bedding points was not a easy job and would need a do over every so often. Back in the mid 80's I sold it to fund a Springfield SAR48.  The FAL is more heat friendly for poking close holes. Good Luck with your retro.

[Chucktshoes]

Ring have arrived, proper optic installed. 
 

 

 

*Pardon the mess on the bed. We’re packing for a trip to the lake.*

[Erik88]

I like this a lot. 

[Garufa]

13 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

I like this a lot. 

Pretty sure you need a proper battle rifle...

[Chucktshoes]

8 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Pretty sure you need a proper battle rifle...

Hehe. Doesn’t everyone? I’m up to like 4 I think.

[RED333]

The purse does go with the scope

Looks good, need a range report.

[MacGyver]

You can't make fun of a man's purse when he's carrying a rig like that either.

[RED333]

41 minutes ago, MacGyver said:

You can't make fun of a man's purse when he's carrying a rig like that either.

Sure I can, that is the great thing about the inter web.

[DJTC45]

That looks great, nice job. Makes me wish I still had the four that I once owned. Give a range report when you have time.

[deerslayer]

Here is another similar project:

 

 

[Chucktshoes]

3 hours ago, deerslayer said:

Here is another similar project:

 

 

Yeah, his is really well done. I’ve seen a few different Shughart Specials. It really helps to have the information available of what others did for the build.

Edited July 30, 2021 by Chucktshoes

[Chucktshoes]

That surplus stock had some quite unsightly holes in it that needed filling. 
 

They’ve been sufficiently filled. 

[Quavodus]

Looking good, Chuck. 

[timmy2112]

Sweet looking piece 

[kwe45919]

Just seeing this thread. I applaud the build. Looks sooo cool!!  

[Chucktshoes]

Shughart was joined by Gordon* tonight. 
 

 

 

 

 

*Not a true clone build. 

[papa61]

you're having too much fun Chuck!

 

[Chucktshoes]

I really am. 
 

[DJTC45]

Looks great, nice job.

[papa61]

Love the M14! the AR ain't bad either!

[monkeylizard]

I'm still waiting for the pic of Chuck in those rollerblading sloth swimtrunks with his NVGS and the M14.