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The AR systems use a lot of q-tips and dental picks. the parts are open and relatively free of nooks and crannies. I will give the M14 credit in ease of cleaning. Also the 308 version vs the 556 version, while they can be the same direct gas system, they do not have the same dimensions as far as port size, gas tube etc and so it's not a reasonable comparison.īut even if I'm wrong. Now, the AR 5.56 or 308 is not hindered by powder issues. In fact the powder issue was addressed in 1967. And if the AR fails, the M14 will too, thanks to the excessive carbon. But since you don't like the direct gas system. And in the 45yrs since then, its a non issue.īut to stay with your point, then the M14 would build up the same excessive carbon shooting USGI ball. The whole point to that article though is they finally recognized the problem in 1970 and solved it.
#Can i shoot 308 in my lrb m14 full
This forum and the M14 forums are full of happy M1A owners.Ĭlearly in 1967 there were issues with the M16 and the powder used. If you don't want to pay that price, buy an SAI M1A and don't look back. But they are roughly double the price of an M1A. Their parts are forged instead of cast and both are made in the USA. They also have a lifetime warranty, and I have never heard of them not standing behind the product.įor my $.02: if you have the money, buy a JRA or LRB M14 and don't look back. SAI has had some quality problems lately, but they still make a good rifle. Read through some threads there and ask questions. If you are really considering buying one other than an SAI, JRA, LRB, or SEI, then I suggest you do some homework on the other makers. I'm the very happy owner of a James River Armory M14F.Ī lot of companies have made M14 clones over the years. There is nothing wrong with a good M14 vs.