Estonian M14 TP Sniper "Täitsa Pask"

The M14 TP2, Estonia's modernized M14 sniper rifle, featured a B&T optics mount and Schmidt & Bender PM II scope, significantly improving upon the earlier TP1. While serving as a capable Designated Marksman Rifle in conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, it was eventually replaced by LMT R20 L rifles. Many of these Estonian M14s were later supplied to Ukraine.

The Estonian M14 TP2, introduced in 2008, is a sniper adaptation of the M14 rifle. It features a Brügger & Thomet (B&T) optics mount replacing the stripper clip guide for improved stability and an adjustable cheek riser for shooter comfort. Paired with a Schmidt & Bender 3-12x PM2 scope, this configuration proved more successful than earlier Estonian sniper variants.

This review details the Norinco M305A, an M14 variant chambered in 7.62x39mm, notable for its compatibility with standard AK magazines. Externally, it closely resembles a traditional M14, with internal modifications focused on the magazine well and fire control group to accept the smaller cartridge. The rifle represents a unique convergence of M14 and AK platforms, specifically adapted for the Canadian market.

This review of the M14 rifle highlights its manual loading process using a 20-round box magazine and the 'rock and lock' insertion technique. It demonstrates the weapon's semi-automatic fire capabilities, recoil impulse, and ejection pattern from a benchrest position. The video emphasizes the use of iron sights for engaging targets at a distance.

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