INSTALLING HAWK'S M-14 DUMMY KIT (Full Version Kit)
This procedure is for installing Hawk's M-14 Dummy Kit on a M14/M1A type receiver.  Installing the Dummy Kit on various types of M14 (or variant) receivers  may or may not require the amount of modification in the parts or components of the kit as described within this procedure.  Disregard what does not apply to your specific application.  This procedure is created as a general guideline in properly installing the Full Version of the Dummy Kit.

The  Full Version of Hawk's M-14 Dummy Kit includes:
(1)  Fabricated selector lock assembly (selector base*)
(1)  Connector Arm
(2)  Screws*

*if desired, you can purchase (2)  Screw Anchors  at your local hardware store ( for those who would choose to use them on synthetic stocks)

Equipment Used in Installation:
Standard Drill (any type will work)
Screw Driver (med. and sm.  flat head)
Dremel Tool

Please be careful as in any installation,  We cannot be responsible for any damage that might occur to you or your firearm that should be as a result  of YOU attempting to install this kit into your rifle.  If you are not up to the technical aspect of this procedure, then e-mail me and we can maybe make arrangements to have it installed for you.  There will be a nominal charge to have it installed plus shipping of the Stock.  The turnaround time would depend on how busy the shop was at the time of request.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

Before you handle your rifle, you should take the "Selector Base" and Connector Arm and play with it to see how it goes together...  it is simple but a bit tricky if you have never done this before.  When you are satisfied that you understand the relationship of these two pieces to each other, then proceed...

Insure that the firearm is UNLOADED and SAFE to handle. 

Disassemble the firearm as prescribed in your manual into the (3) main basic components of the M14/M1A;  the STOCK, the RECEIVER/BARREL assembly and the TRIGGER group.  At the beginning, we are only interested in the stock, put the other two sections away for now.

Start with lining up the "Selector base*" inside of the stock (inside the selector cutout).  This fitting does not require the Connector Arm to be attached. 

 

Mark the location of the screws.  (Use an awl or something with a long slender tip, ice pick, etc. to mark the location of each screw)

** NOTE ** Make sure that the "Selector base*" is sufficiently at the rear of the cutout to clear the rear corner of the op rod rail when the Receiver is placed in the stock.

Once this is completed and you are satisfied with the alignment of the "Selector Base*", drill two pilot holes for the screws (use the smallest bit that you have first (5/64" or smaller), then a 3/32" bit for the final pass).  Using progressively larger bits, help to prevent the fiberglass synthetic from cracking.  Be careful!

Assemble the "Selector Base*" and the Connector Arm together.   Screw the base into the pilot holes.  When completed, It should look like this.

The connector arm has a lip that will prevent it from springing past the top of the stock.

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Now, take the Receiver/Barrel assembly and fit to the stock for first fit. DO NOT FORCE IT INTO THE STOCK!  Many receivers, at this point, will install without any modification.  If the receiver does not drop in as normal, DO NOT PANIC!  Carefully, look for any point of contact that might be preventing the receiver from dropping in like normal.  The following, point out common areas that may contact and prevent the receiver from dropping in to the stock.  

** NOTE ** the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin may contact the forward part of the connector arm.  If it does, the connector arm will need to be trimmed.

Hold the receiver as close to the stock and connector arm to see if there is any contact between the Op Rod Spring Guide Retaining Pin and the inner area of the Connector Arm.  If you see any contact here, remove the Receiver/Barrel Assembly and mark the point of contact.

If the Op Rod Spring Guide Pin contacts the Connector Arm then it will require some modification.  Take your Dremel tool with the "cutter" blade and make two cuts.  See picture for before and after...  The "after" is on the left and the original is on the "right".

Grind the "cut" areas smooth of burrs.  Be careful to not damage anywhere that will exposed after the rifle is re-assembled.

After that is completed or if there is NO metal contact there, check the rear of the Op Rod Rail for contact with the Selector Base*.

** NOTE ** if the rear of the Op Rod Rail contacts the "selector base*", then the part of the "selector base" touching, should be ground off.  DO NOT MODIFY THE RECEIVER. 

Again, using the Dremel tool and the sanding wheel, carefully grind off small amounts of metal from the "selector base*", just enough to clear the rear of the Op Rod Rail.

The top left picture points to the rear of the Op Rod Rail, the top right picture shows the relationship of how the point of contact, if any, can be checked.
The bottom left picture shows a modified "selector base*" (above) and an original (below), the bottom right picture shows a modified selector base installed.

When you are satisfied that your Receiver/Barrel assembly will clear the "selector base*" and the connector arm, then we are ready to re-assemble the rifle.

Take the Receiver/Barrel assembly and fit to the stock as normal, when the receiver gets close to the connector arm, it may be necessary to insert a small flat blade screw driver to hold the connector arm in place as the receiver is mated to the stock...

When this is done, you are done, that's  it...  replace the Trigger group and you are finished! 

It should look awesome and be secure as heck!

This is what it looks like after the installation is complete.

For the Sage EBR stock, it is recomended to drill and tap the holes for machine screws (not included).

Note: In some Armscorp, Fulton Armory and later model Springfield installations it may be necessary to cut the connector arm just behind where the op rod rail makes contact when installing the Receiver/Barrel Assembly. This is not always necessary depending on what type stock the kit is installed in. An alternative to cutting the connector arm, would be to modify the stock to allow the front end of the connector arm to still sit in the stock while allowing it to pass along side the receiver op rod rail. This is due to the width (thickness) of the op rod rail on the above mentioned receivers. 

Note: When installing the shortened connector arm version of the kit, it may sometimes be necessary, depending on which make receiver you are mating it to, to do some additional fitting of the base as sometimes the base is set back too far and some metal needs to be removed from the front. This can easily be done with a dremmel tool.  It is suggested that you purchase a brad finish nail(3/4") that has it's head no larger than the hole in the rear. (a longer roll pin is a better alternative if available) Once the kit is fitted, use the nail to secure the rear of the shortened connector arm to the stock. Set the nail flush or lower than the surface of the connector arm. 

*Please also take note that due to production changes, the pictures here show a different base, and some simple modifications to the current bases may be necessary (such as rounding the corners). The new production kits are a little different in design in that they no longer are press fit, which will allow for a little movement in the event the op rod comes in contact with the connector during cycling. The only part that is not made of "demilled" USGI parts is the base. 

Note:  A special thanks goes out to Tom Okamura of Hawaii who graciously spent his time in creating this installation guide. Tom is a  M-14 / M1A rifle enthusiast and  regular on "the Firing Line" and "Battle Rifles" Forums.

Rifle used for display:  Springfield Armory "Loaded" Receiver and        related hardware

Stock used for display: Whamo Camo's synthetic "Desert" "Cammie" stock with selector cutout. 

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