Looking for Gunsmith to glass bed M1A

[Bassaro]

Hello all like the title says I am looking for a gunsmith in PA to bed a M1A.

Just to be clear bedding a M1A is not like bedding a bolt action rifle. If it was I would just do the job myself or take it to one of the gunsmiths I have used in the past. This is a whole different animal. I also don't want a gunsmith "learning" on my rifle. I am looking for someone who has done this before and knows the platform well.

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[mosseater]

Is it loose and needs bedded, or you want to just because? I was going to bed mine after I bought it, but decided against it. I don't know of a smith in PA but there has to be one somewhere. I added a shim kit to the front band, trimmed the heat shield to prevent contact and added a NM spring guide and buffer. Shoots great ever since. Scott Duffs book is a great resource. My .02

[DukeConnor]

I would ask this question at m14forum.com

[jim-analog]

Greetings,

As the owner of 3 M14s, I understand the unique requirements of bed'ing them. IF you can't locate anyone locally, I had a very good experience regarding a difficult repair on one of mine by Ted Brown at Shooters' Den in Oregon. Quick service, quality work and very reasonable price too. He's a nationally known M14 'smith, former competitor and armorer for one of the military teams. Good luck!

http://www.tedbrownrifles.com/


Regards, Jim

[Bassaro]

Thanks Jim, I'll have to check him out.

[mosseater]

If you're willing to go to Oregon, may want to consider Fulton Armory in Savage MD. I hear they do top notch work.