Anybody shoot older military rifles?

[gjohnsoniv]

I just got done shooting some mil surp rifles just about an hour ago.

[Ramjo]

Only 1 Mosin how is this possible i bought 1 then 2 then 3 now 4 lol

I went the diversity route...like I said, I want an M44...but I also want a K31, K98, SVT-40, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, 1903 Springfield, 1917 Eddystone Enfield, Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine, etc etc etc.... The list is on-going and grows almost every day!

[Ramjo]

That straight pull Steyr is a jaw breaker. Only cartridge I ever seen that kicks so hard, to be no bigger than it is. It's a ball to shoot!!

That is one of my recently acquired firearms. I am not familiar with how the 8x57r compares ballistically to the other rounds in these milsurps.

Edited April 30, 2012 by Ramjo

[Caster]

That is one of my recently acquired firearms. I am not familiar with how the 8x57r compares ballistically to the other rounds in these milsurps.

I don't believe it has anything to do with the cartridge itself. While the rifle is robust and very strong [as long as it's not one of the black powder actions] I believe it's the geometry of the gun itself that gives it such a stout recoil. I'm also of the belief that that is the reason 75% of the hard kicking rifles out there kick so hard.

[Hiker]

Mosin '34. I think of the history and those who looked down the sights before me.

[Guest orlandoave]

Yes I do as often as I can. I have an FFL/03 and it has helped acquire the rifles I've wanted.

I have several Mosin Nagants, Carcanos (both calibers), Enfields, Springfield 1903a3, Turkish Gewher 88, Spanish Mauser, Yugoslavian Mauser, MLE 36, and several others.

Two Japanese 7.7 and 6.5 rifles, one with the mum.

I load for every caliber I shoot, and that is what makes it so much more fun.

At the range I see kids and their AR's, AK's and other rapid fire firearms. I'm happy as heck with placement, placement, placement.

One shot at a time, as accurate I can get with my loads and chosen bullet.

[Tempest455]

My K31 still has the name & address of the Swiss citizen to which it was originally issued under the butt plate.

Same here. That's a neat piece of history!

[DMark]

.... If I could shoot every day, I would be one of those guys with a room full of old guns (and new ones too).

And the most important thing....., ammo, lots of ammo, lots and lots and lots of ammo!

How do you know that you are a Real C&R guy? You buy sealed cases of ammo in a caliber for a rifle that you don't have but "might" have someday!

Edited May 1, 2012 by DMark

[peejman]

every one I own I shoot I will not buy one if I cannot fire it. Yup some think I am crazy and these guns should not be fired due to the collectable reasons, but ehh thats what they were made for.

Amen to that. If you can't shoot 'em, what's the point? It's a battle rifle fer cryin' out loud.

[Ramjo]

Does anyone know if there is steel core ammo for the mosin nagant out there?

[Garufa]

Does anyone know if there is steel core ammo for the mosin nagant out there?

Most of the surplus 7.62x54r is steel core, except Yugoslavian.

Edited May 1, 2012 by Garufa

[Ramjo]

Oh well shows you how much I know. I usually buy the Russian Silver tip.

[gjohnsoniv]

Oh well shows you how much I know. I usually buy the Russian Silver tip.

I've always been told the silver tip is Czech light ball ammo, oh well it doesn't really matter as long as it goes bang.

[Garufa]

Many countries painted the standard 147 gr. steel core light ball with silver tips. Many times they did not. Regardless they are still the same load.

More than you ever wanted to know.....http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmoID.htm

[TN Outlaw]

I went the diversity route...like I said, I want an M44...but I also want a K31, K98, SVT-40, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, 1903 Springfield, 1917 Eddystone Enfield, Lee Enfield Jungle Carbine, etc etc etc.... The list is on-going and grows almost every day!

i also want an SVT-40 but they are a pretty penny when one can be found

[Garufa]

i also want an SVT-40 but they are a pretty penny when one can be found

I do too.

Wanna see something that will make you sick? Look at what you can get in Canada and notice the price....http://www.marstar.c...productid=80523 . US dollars are roughly equivalent to Canadian. They've ruined the mags to only hold 5 rounds but for $320 I could live with that.

Edited May 4, 2012 by Garufa

[gjohnsoniv]

I do too.

Wanna see something that will make you sick? Look at what you can get in Canada and notice the price....http://www.marstar.c...productid=80523 . US dollars are roughly equivalent to Canadian. They've ruined the mags to only hold 5 rounds but for $320 I could live with that.

How does one acquire one of those?

[Garufa]

How does one acquire one of those?

Information for American and Foreign Clients

American Clients: all firearms orders (including firearms clssified as 'C&R') must without exception be accompanied by an approved B.A.T.F. Form 6 import permit in compliance with U.S. federal law. Please note firearms shipments must be sent by air cargo security shipment (rates start at approximately $300.00 USD) because land-based courier companies will not truck firearms across the Canada/U.S. border.

Please contact your local branch of the A.T.F. (U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) for further information.

In other words it's not worth the trouble. You can get an SVT-40 for $800-900 in the States that hasn't been molested.

Must be nice to be Canadian.

[gjohnsoniv]

I say we should be able to import firearms from Canada, just saying...

[TN Outlaw]

Wow i want one!!! i may go get dual citizenship just to buy guns in Canada lol

[TN Outlaw]

a Semi Auto 7.62x54 would be awesome

[TN Outlaw]

why are they so cheap in canada?

Edited May 4, 2012 by TN Outlaw

[gjohnsoniv]

I sense a Mosin mauling project in the air from someone.

[Jonnin]

I say we should be able to import firearms from Canada, just saying...

somehow, we can... my para says made in canada. Somehow crossed over via parausa. dunno how all that works.

[DaveS]

Enfield Musket, .577 (58 cal). Very accurate and fun to shoot. This by the way is a "Confederate" Infantry Rifle. SSSSWWWEEEETTTTTT!!!!!!!