m14forum question

[Erich]

Did they change it up so that you have to have subscribe just to look at the marketplace? I have a high enough post count and marketplace feedback so that shouldn't be a problem. I'm a very infrequent flyer these days.

I was looking to get an idea of what an M21 stock might be going for. I forgot I had gotten one years ago until I ran into it today. From context looks like this might be a sold one, but not go for me. https://www.m14forum.com/threads/for-sale-stock-parts.521451/

[SmokyBaer]

I was just there today and didn't notice anything diffrent.

[DO-TN]

Tell us about this M21 stock? There are likely a few of us with an M1A that might be interested. LOL

[SmokyBaer]

Not wanting to take over Erich's thread but can share what bit i know about the XM21 and it's commercial M21 enhanced version.  Have a look at the Wiki page on the military history of the M21 and you'll find National Match M14s got a boost from riflestock and scope add-ons to be more accurate for sniper work.  That improved system paid big dividends in backing off the enemy snipers plinking on our troops.

 

To capitalize on those successful accuracy enhancements, commercial builders brought forward product which sometimes improved over what was acceptable to the military.  On top of that, precise dual stage trigger geometry became a thing.  In my opinion, Springfield Armory's version was the most refined and is probly what Erich is looking for.  Hard to find and runs 300-400 bucks but is a definite improvement over the factory stick.

 

[MikeW]

Lots of good info on the hide about the M21, M25, and other variants. 

A couple of issued stocks have popped up over the years and if I found one.. I'd do a clone 100% build. 

 

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/any-love-out-there-for-the-springfield-armory-m21.7030802/

[SmokyBaer]

A while back, i had the opportunity to grab an old Fulton.

Turned out to be a great shooter.

 

[DC551]

I've got an original USGI M21 stock, still has the bisonite bedding and the selector cut has been filled. It has seen some field use and is in the shop somewhere - shoot me a pm if interested. 

[Chucktshoes]

8 hours ago, SmokyBaer said:

A while back, i had the opportunity to grab an old Fulton.

Turned out to be a great shooter.

 

Solid flex. 
 

I know you don’t need me to tell you, but the Fulton M-14s are the premier M-14 pattern rifles. Leagues above the M1A. I’ve got a Bula myself, but sometimes still wish I’d sprung for the extra grand for a Fulton. 

[Erich]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:39 AM, DO-TN said:

Tell us about this M21 stock? There are likely a few of us with an M1A that might be interested. LOL

Its the one in the pic that SmokyBaer posted. I bought it form another member on the M14 forum almost 10 years ago. I had bought a new National Match and was planning to do the upgrade. The difference between the National Match and M21 at that time was M21 stock used the oversize match  stock with the adjustable adjustable cheek riser, and the heavy profile barrel. National Match's were already glass bedded, so for me I wanted the adjustable riser since I planned to scope the rifle.

But I never ended doing that or even shooting the National Match since I had a couple of other M14's at the time. Looking over my accumulated parts, I know I don't plan to do that in the future since I've not ever shot the NM and considering I may sell that.

I forgot how I went hog wild on collecting back then. I have other GI stocks and vented hanguards. I was thinking if I sold the NM I would get one of the current shorter barrel versions and might use one of the GI stock / handguards as I wont end up ever scoping one realistically.

Edited October 21, 2023 by Erich

[DO-TN]

21 hours ago, Erich said:

Its the one in the pic that SmokyBaer posted. I bought it form another member on the M14 forum almost 10 years ago. I had bought a new National Match and was planning to do the upgrade. The difference between the National Match and M21 at that time was M21 stock used the oversize match  stock with the adjustable adjustable cheek riser, and the heavy profile barrel. National Match's were already glass bedded, so for me I wanted the adjustable riser since I planned to scope the rifle.

But I never ended doing that or even shooting the National Match since I had a couple of other M14's at the time. Looking over my accumulated parts, I know I don't plan to do that in the future since I've not ever shot the NM and considering I may sell that.

I forgot how I went hog wild on collecting back then. I have other GI stocks and vented hanguards. I was thinking if I sold the NM I would get one of the current shorter barrel versions and might use one of the GI stock / handguards as I wont end up ever scoping one realistically.

Ahh gotcha, ya, the acquire, collect, hoard bug gets us all. LOL. I have a NM M1A I am turning into a M25 clone for Vintage Sniper shooting up here in the NW TN area. The factory SA synth stock has proven to be a great performer but just doesn't feel right. I too like authentic and "weathered" bits on my service rifle assemblies I do.