Well, the board is either fixed, or it's going to run terribly. Cross your fingers and hope for the best. I'm at my technical limit right now.
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- Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:36 am
- Forum: Reloading
- Topic: 7.55 swiss 175smk?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 236
Re: 7.55 swiss 175smk?
I've gotten good accuracy with WW760 and 180gr Sierra BT HP bullets. Put all six into a 1 inch cluster at 100 yards.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:29 am
- Forum: United States Rifles
- Topic: Model 1917 Bullet weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 139
Re: Model 1917 Bullet weight
One M1917 I worked with 40 years ago had the original bbl. It shot extremely well with 165gr boat tails. Ten shots into a cluster 1 x 1.5 inches. More recently I worked with one having a JA 2-groove bbl. After some internal polishing it shoots 1 to 1.5 inch groups with 147gr FMJBT surplus bullets. I...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:26 am
- Forum: M1 Garand
- Topic: Garand vs. M14
- Replies: 3
- Views: 349
Garand vs. M14
Been reading a paper on infantry weapon development, performance and recommendations which examined the Garand, M14 and AR15/M16 rifles. Interesting that in the hands of trained infantry in all cases, the Garand outperformed the M14 for typical small-unit engagements. While it has to be reloaded mor...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:14 am
- Forum: Reloading
- Topic: 8x52R Siamese with surplus powder & heavy bullet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 479
Re: 8x52R Siamese with surplus powder & heavy bullet
Sounds like a good load.
For reference, that bullet also works well in the Lebel and the Austro-Hungarian M95.
For reference, that bullet also works well in the Lebel and the Austro-Hungarian M95.
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: Russian and Finnish Rifles
- Topic: Mosin CAD Drawing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 265
Re: Mosin CAD Drawing
Probably there aren't any good engineering drawings for the receiver outside of archived records at a US manufacturer, or an old former communist one. That's probably why you haven't gotten any replies.
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:46 am
- Forum: M1 Garand
- Topic: HARD to lock clips in
- Replies: 7
- Views: 657
Re: HARD to lock clips in
Greasing the op-rod catch really made a difference with a hard to load Garand I worked on. Go here to the section "Additional Areas to Grease:" item 1. http://www.garandgear.com/m1-garand-grease Additionally, be certain ALL cartridges are seated to the flat rear part of the clip. A slightly high rou...
- Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:42 pm
- Forum: Yugoslavian Rifles
- Topic: 59/66 sks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1230
Re: 59/66 sks
They are also very good shooters (accurate). Congratulations on one of the better SKS variations.
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:53 am
- Forum: Second Amendment Front
- Topic: B.O.H.I.C.A. Here we go, off to the races again!:
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2428
Re: B.O.H.I.C.A. Here we go, off to the races again!:
Gun control is intended to protect those who ban the equipment to begin with. It's been proven to make crime worse.
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: United States Rifles
- Topic: M91 Moisin Nagant in US Service
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1055
M91 Moisin Nagant in US Service
Not so well known, the US Army used M91s built for Russia (and not delivered) a fair amount in WWI:
https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/a-mo ... e-us-army/
So those were even an issued rifle for US troops.
https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/a-mo ... e-us-army/
So those were even an issued rifle for US troops.
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 2:10 pm
- Forum: French Rifles
- Topic: French Rifles in German hands
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2388
Re: French Rifles in German hands
The M1886 Lebel is one of the most unjustifiably "panned" surplus rifles around. I used one for a year as a utility rifle and became quite fond of it. It's no slower to operate than most of the other rifles with a straight bolt handle forward of the rear receiver ring. In the engagements I read abou...
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:04 pm
- Forum: Fun Facts and Trivia
- Topic: SOME THOUGHTS ON ACCURACY & OTHERS
- Replies: 191
- Views: 30491
Re: SOME THOUGHTS ON ACCURACY & OTHERS
What condition you're in (you're health) and how you live (diet and exercise) make the most difference. That leaves out traffic accidents and the like.
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Topics
- Topic: Stopping Power - Good Overview Video
- Replies: 6
- Views: 665
Re: Stopping Power - Good Overview Video
Supposedly the .38 Webley revolvers were good manstoppers. They used the 38 S&W with a 200gr bullet, at around 600 fps.
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:15 pm
- Forum: Metal Care and Cleaning
- Topic: metal turned brown cleanup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: metal turned brown cleanup
If the metal isn't too badly pitted, a cleanup will stop the corrosion and restore the finish somewhat. The "collectors" will scream bloody murder but ignore them. There's something to be said for preserving the rifle for many years to come. Rust doesn't stop; it has to be removed. Be sure to coat a...
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:10 pm
- Forum: Fun Facts and Trivia
- Topic: SOME THOUGHTS ON ACCURACY & OTHERS
- Replies: 191
- Views: 30491
Re: SOME THOUGHTS ON ACCURACY & OTHERS
In reality, 99.99% of shooters can't use the kind of accuracy a benchrest rifle provides. Once someone gets away from the bench and supports the rifle himself, a 4 inch group is really good. Maybe a little better from prone or sitting with a sling. Standing, a lot of folks can't even stay on the pap...
- Sun Dec 02, 2018 8:27 am
- Forum: Metal Care and Cleaning
- Topic: metal turned brown cleanup
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: metal turned brown cleanup
Weren't the GWE98 receivers often left in the white originally?