Range pics thread

[Melnic]

Some places fear one member posting a pic of someone who does not want to be photo'd
I know a teacher who does not want any photos cause his boss is anti gun and nuts about it.

 

[Machodoc]

I know a teacher who does not want any photos cause his boss is anti gun and nuts about it.

I can sure relate to this! There are some people at the joint where I work who would go bat-spit crazy if they knew that I'm a firearms collector, and that I staunchly defend my right to be proud of my Southern heritage ... but I need the paycheck more than I need the grief involved in having it turn into an issue.

 

[Abulg1972]

and that I staunchly defend my right to be proud of my Southern heritage

 

[outrider58]

Some places fear one member posting a pic of someone who does not want to be photo'd
I know a teacher who does not want any photos cause his boss is anti gun and nuts about it.

I can sure relate to this! There are some people at the joint where I work who would go bat-spit crazy if they knew that I'm a firearms collector, and that I staunchly defend my right to be proud of my Southern heritage ... but I need the paycheck more than I need the grief involved in having it turn into an issue.

Funny how 'they' think we(''gun nuts'') are always one bad day away from going postal.

 

[falconguy]

So much for finishing my popcorn.

 

[falconguy]

Funny how 'they' think we(''gun nuts'') are always one bad day away from going postal.

Didn't you know guns are very bad? I caught one of mine smoking the other day. He's grounded, no range trip for a month.

 

[Abulg1972]

Funny how 'they' think we(''gun nuts'') are always one bad day away from going postal.

This so true. All of my "non-gun" friends like to joke (often) that I will someday turn into William Foster.

 

[falconguy]

This so true. All of my "non-gun" friends like to joke (often) that I will someday turn into William Foster.

When the world goes to S%$T they'll be the first ones asking for your help.

 

[Sev89]

Got the '03 out to the range this past weekend in an attempt to sight it in. I'm punchin' holes in the paper, just not where I want it to. I see another range trip in the not-so-distant future

 

[Abulg1972]

Got the '03 out to the range this past weekend in an attempt to sight it in. I'm punchin' holes in the paper, just not where I want it to. I see another range trip in the not-so-distant future

Looks great!

 

[outrider58]

When the world goes to S%$T they'll be the first ones asking for your help.

I figure on hiring myself out when the hammer drops.

 

[Melnic]

My brother shooting my Service Grade M1 Garand and Smith Corona 1903a3
Paper is my targets shooting them, first the Garand, then the 1903a3
Targets are 100 yards from Bags using Greek HXT unsorted

BTW, for the first time, I had some misfires on Greek ammo. All in the Garand and all looked like light strikes. 2 I loaded up again and they fired. 1 I tried 4 times and never fired. The bullet was coming out of the neck of the case. Sorry, no pics and I just left it in the DUD BUCKET at the range. I'm thinking the dud had a malformed neck or something.

 

[Abulg1972]

I performed horribly shooting at 75 flying orange discs, so I decided I would spend 30 minutes shooting my new to me Finnish M27. I had time for one range session so I just put the blade on the bull and pulled the trigger. This this thing would be a fly castrater at 300 meters.

 

[Muggs]

Took a brief trip to Greenridge tonight and got this 10 shot group. The first two shots are the extreme left and right holes.

Its a reasonably well done bubba'd K31. Glass bedded and free floated barrel. Shooting surplus ammo.

 

[Abulg1972]

Took a brief trip to Greenridge tonight and got this 10 shot group. The first two shots are the extreme left and right holes.



Its a reasonably well done bubba'd K31. Glass bedded and free floated barrel. Shooting surplus ammo.

What is that black shiny tube affixed to the top of the rifle and why is that tube putting rounds 3" high?

 

[toolness1]

Took 3 rifles to the range today for the first time since I got them.

First up was the Finn M27. I was real nervous about this thing. The bore is a sewer pipe, rifling was barely visible. it's so bad, it doesn't even spin the cleaning rod while you clean it, even with a nice ball-bearing rod. I was pleasantly surprised by the results! I fired 20 rounds of commercial through it quickly then cleaned it while hot, it did get some junk out of the grooves, but I would still rate the bore as "poor" at best. Still, it's a shooter!

The M44 I got from a member here, it was one of the AIM Non-Refurbs I believe. Thanks for the nice deal, sir!

The M48 I got off GB, was listed as "fair condition". I thought they were selling it short, so I took a gamble. It paid off. It turned out pretty nice, except for worn bluing and a jacked firing pin. Very nice bore, solid stock, no rust. Not bad for $185! See pic of firing pin. I used my M48A bolt, luckily my M48A as well as my M24/47 bolts both headspace fine in this rifle. I am hunting for a replacement pin, though. Cheapest I've seen is 50 bucks on eBay. No thanks.

Those are 8"" Targets

 

[jjones88]

Took 3 rifles to the range today for the first time since I got them.

First up was the Finn M27. I was real nervous about this thing. The bore is a sewer pipe, rifling was barely visible. it's so bad, it doesn't even spin the cleaning rod while you clean it, even with a nice ball-bearing rod. I was pleasantly surprised by the results! I fired 20 rounds of commercial through it quickly then cleaned it while hot, it did get some junk out of the grooves, but I would still rate the bore as "poor" at best. Still, it's a shooter!

The M44 I got from a member here, it was one of the AIM Non-Refurbs I believe. Thanks for the nice deal, sir!

The M48 I got off GB, was listed as "fair condition". I thought they were selling it short, so I took a gamble. It paid off. It turned out pretty nice, except for worn bluing and a jacked firing pin. Very nice bore, solid stock, no rust. Not bad for $185! See pic of firing pin. I used my M48A bolt, luckily my M48A as well as my M24/47 bolts both headspace fine in this rifle. I am hunting for a replacement pin, though. Cheapest I've seen is 50 bucks on eBay. No thanks.

Those are 8"" Targets

Didn't you have someone weld something for you in the past? I'd probably file that a bit, then drop a bead and file until it protrudes to the length you want. Wouldn't be pretty but it would set off a primer.

Beats $50 on a new pin

 

[toolness1]

Didn't you have someone weld something for you in the past? I'd probably file that a bit, then drop a bead and file until it protrudes to the length you want. Wouldn't be pretty but it would set off a primer.

Beats $50 on a new pin

I did, and you're right. I'll take it in to work and have them build it up a tad. It'll be easy to shape, and I have my others to compare to.

Good idea!

 

[bbrown]

Didn't you have someone weld something for you in the past? I'd probably file that a bit, then drop a bead and file until it protrudes to the length you want. Wouldn't be pretty but it would set off a primer.

Beats $50 on a new pin

I'd be concerned about the sharp edges piercing the primer.

 

[jjones88]

I'd be concerned about the sharp edges piercing the primer.

You'd have to use a file to round it off, guess I should have explained that a bit more, but I knew toolness would know what I was talking about.

I'd file what he currently has flat, then weld a bead onto the flat piece. Then I would file that bead to blend it into the firing pin, file to proper Mauser length (look up Mauser pin protrusion for that number), then shape it round. Good as new!