I started with rebuilding the bolt on a couple of M1 Carbines. Next came conversions for .22 semi auto rifles. I’m about to start a ‘stock bedding’ process, to give a certain carbine better barrel support in an after market stock. Being a member of a local gun range allows me to go shooting often, with an excuse to do testing! ... Any excuse will do for men and their toys.
>>>I started with rebuilding the bolt on a couple of M1 Carbines.<<<
Sweet little rifle!
Carried one in the Army (almost 50 years ago)- qualified Expert with it - bought one years ago. Love shooting it.
Now you aren’t filing down the sear are you? That could get you in lots of trouble.
Any sources for low cost 30 Cal Carbine ammo?
I have sporterized a 7mm Mauser and glass bedded a custom birdseye maple stock with a beautiful grain (was working on that one - heading to have it blued - when JFK was shot) - lots of fun. Used to resize 30-06 brass, trim it to length and reload it so I could afford to shoot more. Back then you could get supplies pretty cheap from Herter’s in Waseca(sp), Minn. - sure miss their great products and prices. I got the brass free from the range.
I do go plinking every so often with .22 Semi - a Remington 522 Viper. It’s not as steady or accurate as a Winchester 52, but it is a lot of fun to shoot and rather inexpensive.
There may come a time when gunsmithing is a high demand item that could command considerable barter clout.
Next item for me is going to be a 410 - Youngest Daughter and Grand Daughter (soon to be 14 & 13) need something light to get started with. I have a 12 ga and wife has a 16 ga. that we hunt with - ducks, geese, rabbit & deer (with slugs).
>>>Any excuse will do for men and their toys.<<<
LOL - wife says that often... Creative Justification...
with an excuse to do testing! ... Any excuse will do for men and their toys.<<<
Why do men get toys and women get tools as gifts.
I consider a mixer, blender or vacuum cleaner a tool, not a gift or toy.