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Two Soldiers Killed by One Bullet. Taliban Sniper Used Old British Rifle
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| July 09, 2011
| Dexter X. South
Posted on 07/09/2011 7:36:11 PM PDT by bkopto
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To: FreedomPoster
I got mine for $110 each. Looked like they’d been on the march, but shot very little if at all.
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posted on
07/09/2011 9:47:19 PM PDT
by
Noumenon
(The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
To: mylife
For those curious about the Lathi L-39, the following may be of interest. The designers brother fired the first two magazine, and wanted more, but they were out. Not too bad on the recoil, evidently.
But, don’t make changes to such a gun, lest the recoil increase. The descriptions are priceless, and the amount of data on that site is remarkable.
http://guns.connect.fi/gow/QA2.html
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posted on
07/09/2011 9:47:56 PM PDT
by
GladesGuru
(In a society predicated upon freedom, it is essential to examine principles, Kill the EPA!!!)
To: Noumenon
I had one of those old Enfield .303s and learned a valuable lesson about the “feed” problems. Seems a load of them were shipped here with the rifles in one crate/pallet/box/whatever and the bolts were shipped in another. Reassembled without checking the headspace (whether the bolt actually FIT that particular rifle). Oh, the bolt would go in, but if the headspace wasn't correct, it could cause the brass cartridge to swell around the base when fired, thus causing an extraction or “feed” problem, not to mention being somewhat dangerous. I got rid of it as soon as I learned what it might do......
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:08:43 PM PDT
by
Southbound
("A liar in public life is worse than a full-paid-up Communist, and I don't care who he is." - HST)
To: Noumenon
The Yugo SKS's also have tons of war art. I have one that reads "Faith in God, Fatherland and Buda" Buda being the 13th century Budamir who held off the muslim hordes
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:14:39 PM PDT
by
mylife
(OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
To: Squantos
Unless the shooter is very, very good, he'll get his due...probably from the air... probably overkill, but he'll get his due. If they know the shooter's gender, age, and weapon details, then I'm willing to wager that they know a whole lot more about him, and his time is therefore SHORT. This type of information doesn't just fly out of somebody's butt without other preceding information on the guy.
We've got a No-4 Mk-1 Enfield (U.S. Lend Lease) and it's a heck of a rifle by it's own right. The old WW-I and WW-II ammo left some to be desired, but mainly because of bullet design. The round nosed, jacketed bullets were good for their time, but compared to high B.C. projectiles available today, they're sub-standard performers. We've got a hand-load behind a 150gr Speer spitzer that will give the .308 Winchester a run for its money at several hundred yards!
Yeah... prayers up for our troops, as well as the Brits and Aussies fighting with them. ...hope they get the shooter soon!
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:26:20 PM PDT
by
mylife
(OPINIONS ~ $ 1.00 HALFBAKED ~ 50c)
To: Noumenon
Yeah, those SKS made good, serviceable hand-out rifles back when they were cheaper.
**********************
How much are they now, roughly?
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:34:00 PM PDT
by
Psalm 144
(We are not governed. We are occupied.)
To: FreedomPoster
Back in 1995-96 I worked for a small department store (Rose's) that sold surplus military rifles (Enfields, Mausers, Mosin-Nagants, and the occasional '03 Springfield) at rediculously low prices (Enfields for under $50, Mausers for $50-100, Nagants for $30, and the Springfields for $150) but I only bought a couple because I'm left-handed and have a hard time dealing with the bolt action.
I have kicked myself ever since. They would have made perfect weapons to cache for a rainy day or save to sell at gun shows. But I was young and dumb at the time.
The one Swedish Mauser (M96) that I picked up is in almost mint condition, with all matching numbers and a beautiful white birch stock. Even though I have a hard time working the action, it is a joy to shoot. But that metal butt plate is killer.
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:36:43 PM PDT
by
Stonewall Jackson
(Democrats: "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.")
To: Blood of Tyrants
Yes, that is said. Whatever the case, the Yanks turned the tide in that war with their rifles, tactics and abilities.
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:40:42 PM PDT
by
ExpatGator
(I hate Illinois Nazis!)
To: Psalm 144
Looks like they’re around $250 - $350 depending on origin and condition. Used to be around $120-$140.
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:47:40 PM PDT
by
Noumenon
(The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
To: Southbound
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:49:18 PM PDT
by
Noumenon
(The only 'NO' a liberal understands is the one that arrives at muzzle velocity.)
To: Psalm 144
Back in the mid-1990's, you could pick up Russian or European SKS's for $100 and the Chinese variant for $60. Now, at a minimum, a Russian will run $400, Europeans are about $300, and Chinese are $250.
Surplus 7.62x39 ammo used to run around $3-4 for a box of 20. Now that same box will set you back almost $10. Even buying in bulk, you are going to pay about $120 for 500 rounds or $220 for a box of 1000. You don't even want to know what the name-brand ammo costs now.
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:51:09 PM PDT
by
Stonewall Jackson
(Democrats: "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.")
To: George Varnum
“Ballistically, the .303 is about on a par with the old Span Am War .30-40 Krag.”
No, the .303 offers quite a bit more in terms of working pressure and velocity than the Krag.
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posted on
07/09/2011 10:52:16 PM PDT
by
ngat
To: Stonewall Jackson; Noumenon
Wow! Price has doubled since I looked at them last. Supply and demand I guess. Thanks for your reply, and Noumenon this is sufficient answer.
Regards all.
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posted on
07/09/2011 11:00:11 PM PDT
by
Psalm 144
(We are not governed. We are occupied.)
To: Noumenon
I missed your reply here. Thanks. From what you and Stonewall have said they have doubled in price since I last looked at them.
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posted on
07/09/2011 11:03:46 PM PDT
by
Psalm 144
(We are not governed. We are occupied.)
To: Squantos
My first mulie hunt I used a 30-40 Krag, and you’re right... smooth action and accurate... being young at the time, I recall it was kinda heavy and kicked pretty good too. I saved up and bought a Remington 700 bdl 30-06 and later on traded it for a adl in 308. Wish I now had all three of em.
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posted on
07/10/2011 2:35:31 AM PDT
by
glock rocks
(Wait, what ?)
To: Snickering Hound
I have a No.1 Mk. III date stamped on rifle is 1911, for India, great shape, and fires well and very accurate. It’s a good rifle, just harder to find .303 surplus ammo anymore.
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posted on
07/10/2011 5:30:02 AM PDT
by
Bulwyf
To: Stonewall Jackson
Back in 1995-96 I worked for a small department store (Rose's) that sold surplus military rifles (Enfields, Mausers, Mosin-Nagants, and the occasional '03 Springfield) at rediculously low prices (Enfields for under $50, Mausers for $50-100, Nagants for $30,... We have a sporting goods store here locally that is advertising Nagants for $85. I have a friend who works there in the gun department that says they're in pretty good shape.
Now I only have to figure out how to disguise it as a lamp or something to sneak it into the house, because the wife will NEVER believe that I bought a gun for only $85... LOL.
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posted on
07/10/2011 5:38:59 AM PDT
by
PalmettoMason
(Blacks are not inferior, but it is racist to hold them to the same standards as everyone else.)
To: Noumenon
If you’re worried about that, have a gunsmith check/fix-as-required the headspace on yours.
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posted on
07/10/2011 6:45:36 AM PDT
by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
To: Psalm 144
The mosin nagants can be had for $150 or less, and some are available from the chain stores (cabelas,etc.)> I am saving up for one now.
CC
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posted on
07/10/2011 6:50:00 AM PDT
by
Celtic Conservative
(Wisdom comes from experience. Experience comes from a lack of wisdom.)
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